2" BB Warning.
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2008
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well i wish that is possible but since people say that there is problems then i would like to eliminate it to be sure and to drive being sure my jeep will stay in one part.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Phoenix, AZ
Rough Country BB with extenders installed
I installed my new Rough Couty 2.5inch BB with shock extenders yesterday. If you intend on four-wheeling this lift there are definitely some issues that need to be addressed.
Here are my findings:
The ride is great, obviously similar to stock. I like the quality of the components provided. Based on pictures and installing the RC kit, I think I like the front shock extenders from RC more than the ones from TereaFlex although I have not installed the TF extenders before.
The items that need to be addressed before offraoding are:
1. The Rear Brake Lines - This can be solved by the drop brackets that come with or are similar to the ones that some with the TF kit.
2. The Front Sway Bar - As identified in this forum, the front links are way too short for a 2." lift. Without the springs being compressed (sitting on the ground), the front links will not even reach the mounting point. Once they are kooed up, the sway bar is not the link limiting the travel. I can easily see how the swaybar could be reversed if puched to full droop. I imagine reaching full droop, even if the swaybar returnes properley, is putting too much stress on other compoents trying to hold the weight of the axle up. Transfering the rear linnks and replaces those with links similar to the ones provided in the TF kit would probably solve this issue.
3. Electrical Liens - When installing the lift, I had to remove a few of the electrical line tie down spots on the rear brakes. The rear ones will need to be repositioned once new bump stops are installed to avoid being pinched. The old mounting points will nto work on my Jeep with this lift.
4. Bump Stops - Not as critical (in my opinion),but I plan on installing new bump stops. This way I am prepared to install up to 35inch tires and it will prevent the springs from over compressing and/or prevent using the shocks as the bump stop (I did not check this yet, but suspect it will be the case). Once again, the bumps stops are included in the TF kit (if you order the correct kit). The rear bump stops can be a simple 2 inch block that you see some of the kits include. I like the JKS extensions for the front. I'll let you know what i decide to go with.
5. Track Bars - After installing the kit, the track is not really that far off and is probably not an issue. II still plan on replacing the track bars with JKS adjustables, This way I can use the stock mounting points and will be able to use the same track bars when I get a bigger lift. Potential clearance issues (side to side) with bigger tires should also be addressed with proper track bars.
Once I have addressed all of the items above (hopefully next week) I will perform a full flex diagnose to see if I have missed anything. Until then, pavement only (and slow on the speed bumps).
In all, it appears that the TF Performance BB is a more complete kit but it also costs 3 times as much. I am still happy that I went with the Rouch Country lift for the price and quality of compoents provided.
FYI - I have a 2008 Fourdoorsy Rubicon, stock everything except this lift I installed. Oh, and one broken valvestem and tire sensor. What a crappy design that is...
Here are my findings:
The ride is great, obviously similar to stock. I like the quality of the components provided. Based on pictures and installing the RC kit, I think I like the front shock extenders from RC more than the ones from TereaFlex although I have not installed the TF extenders before.
The items that need to be addressed before offraoding are:
1. The Rear Brake Lines - This can be solved by the drop brackets that come with or are similar to the ones that some with the TF kit.
2. The Front Sway Bar - As identified in this forum, the front links are way too short for a 2." lift. Without the springs being compressed (sitting on the ground), the front links will not even reach the mounting point. Once they are kooed up, the sway bar is not the link limiting the travel. I can easily see how the swaybar could be reversed if puched to full droop. I imagine reaching full droop, even if the swaybar returnes properley, is putting too much stress on other compoents trying to hold the weight of the axle up. Transfering the rear linnks and replaces those with links similar to the ones provided in the TF kit would probably solve this issue.
3. Electrical Liens - When installing the lift, I had to remove a few of the electrical line tie down spots on the rear brakes. The rear ones will need to be repositioned once new bump stops are installed to avoid being pinched. The old mounting points will nto work on my Jeep with this lift.
4. Bump Stops - Not as critical (in my opinion),but I plan on installing new bump stops. This way I am prepared to install up to 35inch tires and it will prevent the springs from over compressing and/or prevent using the shocks as the bump stop (I did not check this yet, but suspect it will be the case). Once again, the bumps stops are included in the TF kit (if you order the correct kit). The rear bump stops can be a simple 2 inch block that you see some of the kits include. I like the JKS extensions for the front. I'll let you know what i decide to go with.
5. Track Bars - After installing the kit, the track is not really that far off and is probably not an issue. II still plan on replacing the track bars with JKS adjustables, This way I can use the stock mounting points and will be able to use the same track bars when I get a bigger lift. Potential clearance issues (side to side) with bigger tires should also be addressed with proper track bars.
Once I have addressed all of the items above (hopefully next week) I will perform a full flex diagnose to see if I have missed anything. Until then, pavement only (and slow on the speed bumps).
In all, it appears that the TF Performance BB is a more complete kit but it also costs 3 times as much. I am still happy that I went with the Rouch Country lift for the price and quality of compoents provided.
FYI - I have a 2008 Fourdoorsy Rubicon, stock everything except this lift I installed. Oh, and one broken valvestem and tire sensor. What a crappy design that is...
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
From: Kuwait, Kuwait City
I installed my new Rough Couty 2.5inch BB with shock extenders yesterday. If you intend on four-wheeling this lift there are definitely some issues that need to be addressed.
Here are my findings:
The ride is great, obviously similar to stock. I like the quality of the components provided. Based on pictures and installing the RC kit, I think I like the front shock extenders from RC more than the ones from TereaFlex although I have not installed the TF extenders before.
The items that need to be addressed before offraoding are:
1. The Rear Brake Lines - This can be solved by the drop brackets that come with or are similar to the ones that some with the TF kit.
2. The Front Sway Bar - As identified in this forum, the front links are way too short for a 2." lift. Without the springs being compressed (sitting on the ground), the front links will not even reach the mounting point. Once they are kooed up, the sway bar is not the link limiting the travel. I can easily see how the swaybar could be reversed if puched to full droop. I imagine reaching full droop, even if the swaybar returnes properley, is putting too much stress on other compoents trying to hold the weight of the axle up. Transfering the rear linnks and replaces those with links similar to the ones provided in the TF kit would probably solve this issue.
3. Electrical Liens - When installing the lift, I had to remove a few of the electrical line tie down spots on the rear brakes. The rear ones will need to be repositioned once new bump stops are installed to avoid being pinched. The old mounting points will nto work on my Jeep with this lift.
4. Bump Stops - Not as critical (in my opinion),but I plan on installing new bump stops. This way I am prepared to install up to 35inch tires and it will prevent the springs from over compressing and/or prevent using the shocks as the bump stop (I did not check this yet, but suspect it will be the case). Once again, the bumps stops are included in the TF kit (if you order the correct kit). The rear bump stops can be a simple 2 inch block that you see some of the kits include. I like the JKS extensions for the front. I'll let you know what i decide to go with.
5. Track Bars - After installing the kit, the track is not really that far off and is probably not an issue. II still plan on replacing the track bars with JKS adjustables, This way I can use the stock mounting points and will be able to use the same track bars when I get a bigger lift. Potential clearance issues (side to side) with bigger tires should also be addressed with proper track bars.
Once I have addressed all of the items above (hopefully next week) I will perform a full flex diagnose to see if I have missed anything. Until then, pavement only (and slow on the speed bumps).
In all, it appears that the TF Performance BB is a more complete kit but it also costs 3 times as much. I am still happy that I went with the Rouch Country lift for the price and quality of compoents provided.
FYI - I have a 2008 Fourdoorsy Rubicon, stock everything except this lift I installed. Oh, and one broken valvestem and tire sensor. What a crappy design that is...
Here are my findings:
The ride is great, obviously similar to stock. I like the quality of the components provided. Based on pictures and installing the RC kit, I think I like the front shock extenders from RC more than the ones from TereaFlex although I have not installed the TF extenders before.
The items that need to be addressed before offraoding are:
1. The Rear Brake Lines - This can be solved by the drop brackets that come with or are similar to the ones that some with the TF kit.
2. The Front Sway Bar - As identified in this forum, the front links are way too short for a 2." lift. Without the springs being compressed (sitting on the ground), the front links will not even reach the mounting point. Once they are kooed up, the sway bar is not the link limiting the travel. I can easily see how the swaybar could be reversed if puched to full droop. I imagine reaching full droop, even if the swaybar returnes properley, is putting too much stress on other compoents trying to hold the weight of the axle up. Transfering the rear linnks and replaces those with links similar to the ones provided in the TF kit would probably solve this issue.
3. Electrical Liens - When installing the lift, I had to remove a few of the electrical line tie down spots on the rear brakes. The rear ones will need to be repositioned once new bump stops are installed to avoid being pinched. The old mounting points will nto work on my Jeep with this lift.
4. Bump Stops - Not as critical (in my opinion),but I plan on installing new bump stops. This way I am prepared to install up to 35inch tires and it will prevent the springs from over compressing and/or prevent using the shocks as the bump stop (I did not check this yet, but suspect it will be the case). Once again, the bumps stops are included in the TF kit (if you order the correct kit). The rear bump stops can be a simple 2 inch block that you see some of the kits include. I like the JKS extensions for the front. I'll let you know what i decide to go with.
5. Track Bars - After installing the kit, the track is not really that far off and is probably not an issue. II still plan on replacing the track bars with JKS adjustables, This way I can use the stock mounting points and will be able to use the same track bars when I get a bigger lift. Potential clearance issues (side to side) with bigger tires should also be addressed with proper track bars.
Once I have addressed all of the items above (hopefully next week) I will perform a full flex diagnose to see if I have missed anything. Until then, pavement only (and slow on the speed bumps).
In all, it appears that the TF Performance BB is a more complete kit but it also costs 3 times as much. I am still happy that I went with the Rouch Country lift for the price and quality of compoents provided.
FYI - I have a 2008 Fourdoorsy Rubicon, stock everything except this lift I installed. Oh, and one broken valvestem and tire sensor. What a crappy design that is...
Thank you for taking the time to writting this and i will be waiting for your results so i can do something similiar. good job.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 231
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From: Phoenix, AZ
I ordered all f the needed parts on Monday. UPS is saying I should receive them on 1/5/09. So I am grounded during the long weekend. Owell, I llokforward to the following week. I'll post again after I install everything.