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View Poll Results: Which Version of the TF Lift?
TF 2.5" Budget Boost
15
12.50%
TF 2.5" Coil Boost w/ Extenders
33
27.50%
TF 2.5" Coil Boost w/ Shocks
70
58.33%
Other - Please Specify - Must be max of 2.5"
2
1.67%
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Which 2.5" TeraFlex Kit?

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Your best choice overall is the coil and shock extensor kit. Better ride and it leaves open for the possibility of adding metal bumpers in the future with having to worry about your coils sagging.

Good luck!
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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I do really serious off roading and I still get up pretty much anything I want. I only have the spacer kit with extenders. I've gone through Pritchett, Green Day, Minor Threat, Cliffhanger, Pickle, Steel Bender and half of behind the rocks in Moab in my JK. Only problem I run into is scraping my belly everywhere so spend the extra money on skid plates or go taller to get more clearance.

Seeing what my JK has gone through makes me never really want to suggest anyone get anything more than a 2.5" BB with spacers and extenders but a EVO coilover system would be sick.

All this and no worries about warrantee at all cuz its all pretty much stock.

Hope that helps
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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at least get the coils... the rest is up to you, get the best you can afford... if the extra price for the shocks over the extensions isnt a issue, get the new shocks!if money is an issue just get springs and extensions!!!!!
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Kupost
I have an X with gas shocks with just under 12k miles. What are the benefits to new shocks?
HUGE difference in ride between stock X shocks and Rubi shocks.

If you are going offroad AT ALL, upgrade em.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:51 PM
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I have the 2.5" Teraflex coil lift with shocks. I love it! It is a great setup.

I don't know how much better the Teraflex shocks are than the stock ones, but it seemed like a marginal cost over just getting the shock extensions, so that's why I went with it.

Of course, like others have said, there is nothing wrong with the stock shocks. So, if you are looking at saving a little money, no reason you couldn't just get the coils with the extensions.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by scottrock
HUGE difference in ride between stock X shocks and Rubi shocks.

If you are going offroad AT ALL, upgrade em.
I have an X with the S package that came with gas shocks. What is the difference between Rubi? Thanks.
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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I'm almost ready to pull the trigger on the lift with the extensions.

One last question.

If I throw on a Expedition One front and rear bumper will I still clear my 35" tires? How stiff are these springs?
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Old Jun 3, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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coils and shocks hands down! love it!
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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Ordered my 2.5" lift Friday. Went with the shock extenders. Thanks for everyones input and thanks to Dave at North Ridge for being so awesome.
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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congrats. Which one did you get? The coils?
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