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comment on this lift...suggestions?

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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 08:55 AM
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2008 wrangler unlmtd. rubicon

will be using AEV pintler wheels with 305/65R17 BFG km2
AEV front bumper and skid plate w/ winch

2" OME heavy duty coils up front - no spacers
1" coil spacer in rear

set of stock (rear) swaybar link rods for front swaybar
JKS adjustable front trackbar
JKs front lower adjustable control arms

my preference is to keep it as simple and low as possible.This jeep will be used primarily on road. I am concerned however with the rake ( or reverse rake) using only a 1" rear coil spacer.

thanks for any insight.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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I'm guessing the stance should be about level. That is a lot of weight on the nose. I have the ARB bumper alone and I have an ever so slight rake with the HD springs in the front and MD in the rear. With the added weight of the winch and Skid plate, I would say it should be about right with the setup you are suggesting. If it were me, I would put the front together first, then put a jack under the rear and adjust the height to your liking. Then you can purchase the appropriate size spacer based off your measurement.

Additionally, for that size lift I don't believe that the track bars are really necessary. I barely had to adjust them on mine.

Does JKS have the their lower control arms out yet???
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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thats a good idea. As far as the JKs control arms, I was on the northridge site and thought i saw a pair.
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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I'm guessing you saw the control arm listing for the TJ. I was getting all excited for a second. The last I heard from JKS was that they would be out "Soon"

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...t=52780&page=3
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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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yeah, sorry for the confusion ...but can't wait for the JKS arms.
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