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bds or rubicon express suspension lift?

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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:41 PM
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Question bds or rubicon express suspension lift?

I was wondering what is the best way to go for a suspension lift. I have a 08 2 dr rubicon and am looking at a 3.5 rubicon express lift or the 3 inch bds lift. I have plenty of experience with the bds lift on yj's but this is my first jk. I want to run 35's. Also I noticed that the bottom of the transfer case is damp, like the seal is leaking. This jeep only has 21k on it and has never been off road. Its straight stock. Is this a normal issue or could there be a real problem. any suggestions.
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Old Nov 27, 2011 | 08:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dsmith2320
I was wondering what is the best way to go for a suspension lift. I have a 08 2 dr rubicon and am looking at a 3.5 rubicon express lift or the 3 inch bds lift. I have plenty of experience with the bds lift on yj's but this is my first jk. I want to run 35's. Also I noticed that the bottom of the transfer case is damp, like the seal is leaking. This jeep only has 21k on it and has never been off road. Its straight stock. Is this a normal issue or could there be a real problem. any suggestions.
Highly recommend a bds lift. I have the 3" springs with 3/4" spacer with a 4 door and hardtop and love it. I have plenty of room for 35's and could probably clear 37's with little or no rubbing.
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dsmith2320
I was wondering what is the best way to go for a suspension lift. I have a 08 2 dr rubicon and am looking at a 3.5 rubicon express lift or the 3 inch bds lift. I have plenty of experience with the bds lift on yj's but this is my first jk. I want to run 35's. Also I noticed that the bottom of the transfer case is damp, like the seal is leaking. This jeep only has 21k on it and has never been off road. Its straight stock. Is this a normal issue or could there be a real problem. any suggestions.
get your seal checked out, its not normal.

Check out our kits as well, YJ's are not in the same ballpark as far as lifts go. 3" is plenty of lift for 35's. Check out our line before making your decision
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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I would have to agree with the BDS choice. I have the 3" with 35's and have 40,000 plus miles on it with zero complaints.
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Old Nov 28, 2011 | 06:57 PM
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Cool thanks

I appreciate everyones input. I am having the seal checked wednesday and I am going with the bds lift. Thanks. I will post pics when its finished.
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