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Old May 23, 2011 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mark jk

Just looked 14ab and 55aa is that the numbers that you are talking about? If so the 19/60 would it lift it some?
Yes those are the numbers. If you have a 2dr, 18/59 or 19/60 from a 4dr will actually give you around 2" of lift... Even if you have a 4dr you will see a big improvement in the height and overall ride. The higher the last 2 numbers, the stiffer the coils will be.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Battlefrog
Yes those are the numbers. If you have a 2dr, 18/59 or 19/60 from a 4dr will actually give you around 2" of lift... Even if you have a 4dr you will see a big improvement in the height and overall ride. The higher the last 2 numbers, the stiffer the coils will be.
All i need is the coils ? Will they work ok on all of the stock parts that i have if it lifts me up 2" ?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mark jk

All i need is the coils ? Will they work ok on all of the stock parts that i have if it lifts me up 2" ?
Yes.... If you go with a BB you will need the rear brake line relocater and shock extensions, but most kits should come with that. A lot of people actually run this setup because it's a cheap mod and improves the ride. You will be surprised on the height you gain from such a simple/cheap mod
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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how rough does it ride with the stiffer springs?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Battlefrog
Yes.... If you go with a BB you will need the rear brake line relocater and shock extensions, but most kits should come with that. A lot of people actually run this setup because it's a cheap mod and improves the ride. You will be surprised on the height you gain from such a simple/cheap mod
What if i just do the Rubicon springs and on kit. Will all the stock parts work ? Or do i need relocater and things ?
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by greenenvey
how rough does it ride with the stiffer springs?
I have a Rubicon, so I had stiff springs to begin with. 15/56 I believe. I ended up switching to 18/58s, gained all the height I lost from Mopar bumpers front and back, rear tire carrier, Warn 9.5 ti winch and Mopar front skid (the steel one) + 1/4 inch, I believe.

I don't notice any harsher ride, but I'm still comparing it to my '92 YJ and I think my JK rides like a luxury car compared to it.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Here's how she sits with just the Unlimited Spring swap.







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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by sa29560
For 33s mark technically you just need wheels with proper backspacing or wheel spacers for your stock wheels or just a narrow set of 33s.

The budget boost is just for some clearance and a little more room to flex on the trail, which you might not need.
If i run my stock 17" what size tire can i run ? And what wheel spacer would i need ? I would like a good AT tire.
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mark jk

What if i just do the Rubicon springs and on kit. Will all the stock parts work ? Or do i need relocater and things ?
You will only need to relocate your brake lines/rear and will need longer sway bar links in the front. You can get quick disconnects or use the rear sway bar links on the front and score another pair of rear sway bar links for rear. If you do the 2.5" BB with 18/59 or 19/60 coils, you are going to net closer to 3-3.5" of lift. And all the above stuff I mentioned WILL be needed...
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Old May 23, 2011 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Vin
I have a Rubicon, so I had stiff springs to begin with. 15/56 I believe. I ended up switching to 18/58s, gained all the height I lost from Mopar bumpers front and back, rear tire carrier, Warn 9.5 ti winch and Mopar front skid (the steel one) + 1/4 inch, I believe.

I don't notice any harsher ride, but I'm still comparing it to my '92 YJ and I think my JK rides like a luxury car compared to it.
so in other words, after the stiffer springs making up for what you lost from weight you are now 1/4 '' over stock height?. I just did the leveling kit a couple weeks ago , my bumper/winch is heavy i wish i would have got a 2.5 '' puck for the front because with the lift the rear will still be 1/2'' higher than the front because of the weight.
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