2.5 inch Lift Kit
11-07-2017, 06:35 AM
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11-07-2017, 04:10 PM
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Gonna dig this thread back up from the dead. New member here & have been browsing the forum to see which lift kit will give me an all around even increased height of 2"-2.5". Keep in mind that aftermarket bumpers, winch & spare wheel (heavier) will be added in the future. Only looking to run 33s. I was debating between Eibach & Mopar. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.
11-07-2017, 05:43 PM
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Very nice write-up.
I’m still torn btwn these two lift kits:
https://www.extremeterrain.com/eibac...-2897-980.html
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222589978941
When I build my vehicles I like to try to keep everything as close to OEM as possible which is why the Mopar lift kit is one of my options. But then again I love Eibach products as I have used them in the past with my previous build.
I’m still torn btwn these two lift kits:
https://www.extremeterrain.com/eibac...-2897-980.html
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222589978941
When I build my vehicles I like to try to keep everything as close to OEM as possible which is why the Mopar lift kit is one of my options. But then again I love Eibach products as I have used them in the past with my previous build.
11-07-2017, 07:04 PM
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JK Junkie
Very nice write-up.
I’m still torn btwn these two lift kits:
https://www.extremeterrain.com/eibac...-2897-980.html
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222589978941
When I build my vehicles I like to try to keep everything as close to OEM as possible which is why the Mopar lift kit is one of my options. But then again I love Eibach products as I have used them in the past with my previous build.
I’m still torn btwn these two lift kits:
https://www.extremeterrain.com/eibac...-2897-980.html
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F222589978941
When I build my vehicles I like to try to keep everything as close to OEM as possible which is why the Mopar lift kit is one of my options. But then again I love Eibach products as I have used them in the past with my previous build.
Both those kits in the links look like they are adding bump stop length, as well as some significant shock length (down travel). This is common, the reason being clearance for 35" tires with stock fenders.
On the other hand, the OME lift on mine keeps the factory bump stop length and adds barely an inch of down travel with the shocks, and the brake lines and driveshafts stay stock. Total suspension travel is likely similar with all these lifts, but the lifts with extra bump stops travel ~2" less up than stock (based on guessing that there is an additional 2" of bump stop and 3" of shock length). With stock bump stops the max tire is a 285-70/17 (with an added washer to the steering stops) unless the fenders are trimmed or replaced, which isn't a bad way to go at all.
Last edited by Mr.T; 11-07-2017 at 09:29 PM. Reason: Grammar & spelling
11-07-2017, 07:13 PM
#36
JK Enthusiast
I netted about 2.25 with the metal cloak 1.5†dr kit. It’s pretty basic but is great, I also am running Fox 2.0 Remote resi shocks and am extremely pleased. I would recommend a kit with trac bars and upper control arms over brackets (true dual rate from Mc) just select the 2.5†2 dr option If your running a 4 dr.
I’m running on black Rhino York wheels 4.5 BS 9†wide and have full bumpers armor winch, etc....
I’m running on black Rhino York wheels 4.5 BS 9†wide and have full bumpers armor winch, etc....
11-07-2017, 11:43 PM
#37
JK Super Freak
I had the bumpers and winch long before the lift so I'm not sure how much I would have netted without them. As far as ride goes, it feels close to stock only noticeably stiffer. I attribute this to the E rated tires more than the lift though, as they both went on around the same time. I should also mention that I opted to go with the JKS front lower control arms which are slightly longer than stock and keep the caster in check and keep the "flighty" feeling away.