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jeepsta 04-30-2011 01:41 PM

2 door wrangler want 2.5 budget boost.
 
I want the Rough country 2.5 inch bb with shock extenders does anybody have this on a 2 door with pics. Also drive shafts should be fine just dont want to do this lift and mess up the drive shafts at this time.

jeepsta 04-30-2011 02:50 PM


Originally Posted by jeepsta (Post 2262379)
I want the Rough country 2.5 inch bb with shock extenders does anybody have this on a 2 door with pics. Also drive shafts should be fine just dont want to do this lift and mess up the drive shafts at this time.

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Battlefrog 04-30-2011 03:10 PM

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I have the TF 2.5" BB with shock extensions and original shafts with no issue. I know it's not the RC BB, but I'm going to assume they are similar. I know a lot if people who run a BB without drive shaft issues, but a lot of it will depend on the amount of "actual" lift you get from it. Netting 3" should be fine, but as I've said, people have stated that in time your boots will tear and shafts may or may not need replacing. I've not ran into this issue and very happy with my BB. Just make sure you get longer sway bar links for the front and break line relocates for the rear. Your kit may or may not come with the links but should come with the break line relocates. Hope this helps.... Throwing in a pic to show you the TF 2.5" BB just to get a feeler for what it will look like with a 2.5" BB.... Also I have rubi coils which brings my JKU to a little over 3" of lift.... Hope this helps.... I'm sure the RC rep will chime in about the kit components....

01rc51 04-30-2011 05:11 PM


Originally Posted by NebRedrocker (Post 2262481)
2.5" Rough Country BB with 33x12.5's on stock moabs w/1.25" spacers. I put on some extended disco's up front and have yet to put the lowering brackets on for the brake lines. But I have disconnected and it flexes real nice, no issues with driveshafts at all. Curiuos if you have bought the bb yet. I am thinking about taking mine off and I'd give you a heck of a deal on it.:yup:
http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/n...nddoorless.jpg

if you take it off. How much ??

Battlefrog 04-30-2011 06:44 PM


Originally Posted by NebRedrocker

There is no way you can get more than 2 1/2"s out of a bb. They are spacers and built at a specific size unlike springs which have different rates like heavy or light duty.

What if you have bigger coils than someone else running the same BB, would that statement change... Like dirtman stated, a 2" puck is a 2" puck, but if my coils are larger, than I will gain more than the 2.5" lift... Next time I'll make sure I'm more specific...

ChopN 04-30-2011 06:58 PM

Make sure you get new swaybar links! I had to move my rears to the front. Now I'm waiting on new links while my rear swaybar is zip tied to the frame. And get extended bumpstops. Honestly, your so much better off and will save money in the long run if you get the TF BB instead. I wish I did!


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