2.5" Lift coil/shock help!
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From: LEH nj
2.5" Lift coil/shock help!
Ok so im in the process of purchasing a lift for my 4dr unlimted X. i keep reading a lot of different opinions on what to get or pick up addition parts after i purchase the kit. all im looking for is a 2.5" lift that wont run me problems mechanically in a short period of time. i plan on running 33's with the lift.
The complete kit in my eyes and from what im reading is: R.C 2.5" coil/shock lift, rear brakeline brackets, and rear track bar bracket. i hear this is bank cause its decently cheap and your not lossing to much in quality, i also am not planning to much hardcore of roading since its my DD..
Now should i also get new bump stops even though they are on the piston of the new shocks? is there anything else i should get to get me out of further trouble mechanically? anything from arms, trac bars, sway links, etc?
Ive been ready to purchase a lift for several weeks and im just stuck caz i dont want to regret after i purchase all this stuff and i'd lose out to resell or ship it back. ive been ready to chuck norris my computer screen through the wall because of this so if any one can help i'd appreciate that greatly.. also because i may also purchase other parts outside of the kit, if you know a good site to get them, then that would be amazing.. thanks guys! hope to hear
The complete kit in my eyes and from what im reading is: R.C 2.5" coil/shock lift, rear brakeline brackets, and rear track bar bracket. i hear this is bank cause its decently cheap and your not lossing to much in quality, i also am not planning to much hardcore of roading since its my DD..
Now should i also get new bump stops even though they are on the piston of the new shocks? is there anything else i should get to get me out of further trouble mechanically? anything from arms, trac bars, sway links, etc?
Ive been ready to purchase a lift for several weeks and im just stuck caz i dont want to regret after i purchase all this stuff and i'd lose out to resell or ship it back. ive been ready to chuck norris my computer screen through the wall because of this so if any one can help i'd appreciate that greatly.. also because i may also purchase other parts outside of the kit, if you know a good site to get them, then that would be amazing.. thanks guys! hope to hear
Last edited by sktdarkstar8; Jun 15, 2009 at 08:40 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Tracy, CA
The RC lift is OK, but not great and the cost is lower for a reason. If you want a lift that will come COMPLETE with all you need look at the TeraFlex 2.5" coil lift with 9550 shocks. It comes with the springs, real bump stops, rear trackbar bracket (at the frame where it is stronger), rear brake relocation mounts, and new rear swaybar links (you move your stock rears to the front). RC makes great stuff for trucks, but are still strugling with quality issues in the Jeep world.
Now that you have my opinion talk to others for their respective opinions and make an informed decision before you buy.
Now that you have my opinion talk to others for their respective opinions and make an informed decision before you buy.
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From: Ocala
I have the RC 2.5 coil lift. I also added JKS track bars and sway bar disconnects. It is good setup, and extremely good for the price. I have at least 1000 miles on it; probably more like 1500. It's great on the street and great off road. If you add heavy bumpers it will sag a little; but, every other suspension probably does the same thing.
