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2.5 lift kit help

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Old 04-02-2016, 12:03 PM
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So I think i got lucky and purchased some barely used 9550 2.5 teraflex shocks for only $100. Now im wondering on how i should go about lifting my jeep from here. My jeep is on a stock suspension its a 2012 2dr jk. I guess my question is will these shocks work with the factory height? or do i need to add a lift? and if i need a lift should i just get a spacer lift or a coil lift? I would like to do a coil lift under $300 and i can use the teraflex shocks i bought.

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Old 04-02-2016, 04:47 PM
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Typically they would be set up for a lift. Personally they are nothing to brag about and not sure if I would build a jeep around that shock. Get the tape measure out and measure the collapsed and extended length to plan what you are going to need to build around them.
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At 2.5" you could buy a lift one part at a time with no problem. New coils will usually ride a little better than stock if you don't buy super cheap. Take a read through the 2 stickies here for what you need Modified JK Tech



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