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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 04:12 AM
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Looking at putting a 2" spacer lift on the Jeep. While looking at all the different lift makers (skyjacker, full traction, pro comp, rubicon express, rough country, tera flex, etc), that sell spacer lifts, all of them come with different stuff. Some have trackbar relocation brackets (either front or rear), bump stops, shocks, or shock extensions but none of them come with everything. Since all of these items aren't in every kit (usually combinations of one or the other I listed), are they really necessary?? Can I just buy the spacers, get an alignment, and be done? I have done 2" budget boosts with TJ's (just spacers) and XJ's (needed longer shocks with the spacers), but I haven't done a JK yet. This Jeep will only see light to mild offroad use so I'm not worried about flex and swaybar disconnects. My 1999 Cherokee beater is built for the more aggressive offroad stuff. Just want to pick it up a little for my 33's. Any help would be appreciated.

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:22 AM
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I don't know how much your lookin to spend but you can check
here. http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product _Code=RK-325B-JK&Category_Code=JKKITS
they have a great price for there 3.25" lift.

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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hey jkbill i just put the 2 in full traction on myself a couple weeks ago. if you want to see it or any questions let me know. you can test drive it if you want . i can help if you need it but i know you have alot of help from the ejp guys. give me a pm and i will give you my cell number. oh yeah i have the rescue green with stt i have seen you around and stuff. i left of the front trac bracket and im using stock shocks no problem.

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 06:51 AM
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You could always go with a 2in BL or do a 1inBL and put 3/4 or 1in pucks under your springs. Nothing else suspension wise would be needed.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jtwjk
hey jkbill i just put the 2 in full traction on myself a couple weeks ago. if you want to see it or any questions let me know. you can test drive it if you want . i can help if you need it but i know you have alot of help from the ejp guys. give me a pm and i will give you my cell number. oh yeah i have the rescue green with stt i have seen you around and stuff. i left of the front trac bracket and im using stock shocks no problem.
Hey, sent you a PM!
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
You could always go with a 2in BL or do a 1inBL and put 3/4 or 1in pucks under your springs. Nothing else suspension wise would be needed.
Thought of that, but I prefer the looks of a suspension lift more. I don't like seeing anymore of the frame than I have to.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by j&k'sjk
I don't know how much your lookin to spend but you can check
here. http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=rustys&Product _Code=RK-325B-JK&Category_Code=JKKITS
they have a great price for there 3.25" lift.
If it was going to get offroaded more, I would definately be looking at this lift kit. But, it'll never see 35's and very little (if any) offroad use for a while. Just wanted it to have a more agressive stance with the 33's.

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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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I like this 1 3/4" lift

http://www.quadratec.com/products/16058_100.htm

Just enough for those 33's or 35's...
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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2" Rubicon Express w/ Mono tube's
Rubi wheels and tires

Simple to install and no need for realignment!!
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I'm a little confused on the 1 3/4" lift. It lists front and rear spacers
How are you going to sit level if the rear is lifted any further?

Would be great to see someone with pics of this setup and 33's. I just posted this very request wondering how good the JK would look with just a 1" taller tire.
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