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Leveling kit or Budget boost?

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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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Default Leveling kit or Budget boost?

I've got a 2 door Rubicon, about to pull the trigger on either a Teraflex leveling kit, or 2.5 Budget boost. The question is which one? I am going to run 33" tires with 1.5 wheel spacers. I want my jeep to ride a close to stock as possible. 99% Daily driver, 1% light offroading, any advice?

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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:10 PM
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are you ever going larger than 33s? If not just get the leveling kit. If so then get the BB. If you can afford the 2.5" coil kit by tera it is a very nice kit also.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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I would do the 2.5 with the coil lift instead of the bb like I did, my friend did the coil lift, and I am wishing I had gone that route for a few more bucks
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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I really like my leveling kit. But what are you planning? I guess we need more information before we can help you.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by HotFrosty
I really like my leveling kit. But what are you planning? I guess we need more information before we can help you.
can u tell a difference with just a leveling kit
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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I was'nt planning on ever going to over 33" tires. I just like the look of 33's with a little lift. So I am looking for a good long term daily driver lift.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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i would go leveling then, use the extra cash on something else.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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You can just put a 3/4 or 1 inch spacer in the front for less than $50 and run 33s fine.
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 12:54 PM
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I am going for the right "look" more than anything. I think I perfer the look of 2.5 budget boost. But it seem like the leveling kit might ride more like stock and have less problems down the road. But I really dont know
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Old Oct 5, 2010 | 01:10 PM
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I am in the same dilemma. My 07 sahara is my daily driver so I would like to maintain factory ride quality. I will also be runnning 33's. I however do a little more off roading so I am probably going to change out my front bumber and add a winch. Would a leveling kit do the trick even though I am adding that weight up front.
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