Deciding on suspension
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Quad Cities, IA
I ran a 2" rubicon express for the past 4 years and just upgraded to a RK 3.5. The only compliant I have about rubicon express is that their shocks suck and the ride is not the best. With the rock krawler and bilsteins, jeep rides better than it ever did, even when it was factory. Rock krawler is 100% quality and I highly recommend their products. Rubicon express would be a cheap option IMO.
Granted, you have to start somewhere. Just don't want you to do what I did and end up replacing that lift in the future with something quality.
Granted, you have to start somewhere. Just don't want you to do what I did and end up replacing that lift in the future with something quality.
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From: Billings, MT
You can buy a used set of Spidertrax wheel spacers for about $125 or new ones for $200.
Or, you can sell your tires and wheels and buy a set of used 35s on used wheels for not much money.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Quad Cities, IA
Very true spacers is prolly a better route since I know what wheels I want. I like the ATX Thug wheel.
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Maybe give our 2.5" Stock Mod System a look! Pair it with some bilstein 5100's and you will have yourself a great starting point from which to continue your build!
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Quad Cities, IA
Maybe give our 2.5" Stock Mod System a look! Pair it with some bilstein 5100's and you will have yourself a great starting point from which to continue your build!
RK
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From: Forestville , PA
I have cheap spring spacers (2.5 inch), rancho 9000 series shocks, and 1 inch billet wheel spacers and still under $550 with 35 inch mudhogs and drives like a dream. All had to do is straighten the steering wheel when finished. Alignment even come up in line.
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Another option is the Rancho 3" kit which is priced less than the others, rides great and comes with a couple extra items.
www.summitracing.com/parts/ran-rs66106b]Rancho RS66106B - SummitRacing.com[/url]
We've been running the 4" kit for over 6 months now and love it. The flex it great and we got 5" total out of the kit.
www.summitracing.com/parts/ran-rs66106b]Rancho RS66106B - SummitRacing.com[/url]
We've been running the 4" kit for over 6 months now and love it. The flex it great and we got 5" total out of the kit.
Last edited by Ryan0260; Feb 27, 2013 at 05:33 PM.
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JK Enthusiast
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From: Quad Cities, IA
I am leaning towards RK due to the quality and it being able to be upgraded.
-RK 2.5 Stock Mod System
-(2) RK 2" Front Bump Stops
-(2) RK 2" Rear Bump Stops
-(4) Bilstein 5100 Shocks
-(4) 5 on 5 x 1.5" Wheel Spacers
Or
-TeraFlex 2.5" Coil Lift w/ shocks
-(4) 5 on 5 x 1.5" Wheel Spacers
-RK 2.5 Stock Mod System
-(2) RK 2" Front Bump Stops
-(2) RK 2" Rear Bump Stops
-(4) Bilstein 5100 Shocks
-(4) 5 on 5 x 1.5" Wheel Spacers
Or
-TeraFlex 2.5" Coil Lift w/ shocks
-(4) 5 on 5 x 1.5" Wheel Spacers
JK Newbie
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From: Laramie WY
should check this out
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...embers-265733/
upgrade to bilsteins and your right around your budget
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/spon...embers-265733/
upgrade to bilsteins and your right around your budget
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From: Houma, La