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From: chicago illinois
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I have 2010 2dore ruby I wont 35 tires teraflex 2.5 spacer lift i don't want Axels aut of aliment wat esl do I need or de 2.5 coil lift don't want to chainge fActory ride too much I don't want to chainch drive chaff eny sugestions thanks i'm not sure if the coils will change the ride can't dicide need help I don't do to much off road not big rocks enyway I live in chicago only pot holes
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From: College Station, Tx
Easy he was just joking...adjustable track bars will let you recenter your axles after the lift, but with just a 2.5" spacer lift they wont be off center by much at all. Not enough to affect anything at least.
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Start with the FAQ's up top. Great info on what components you will want for various lift heights, lift heights vs tire sizes, difference between bb and coil lifts, gearing, driveshaft recommendations, etc.
Browse this one in the write-ups directory:
Copy that picture somewhere and reference it, learn the functions of the various components.
This is a good one:
Since you have an Auto, take some preventative steps to help that driveshaft live a little longer.
See post #6 here:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...vs.-Skid-plate
Lifting a vehicle changes the caster, which causes flightyness/bumpsteer/etc. If you don't like the handling after the lift, read this one in the faq's:
After it's lifted, be sure to flex it and check your brake lines. If the lines are tight, and the kit did not come with brackets or new lines, fix it.
You want the front sway bar level. If the kit does not come with new links, get some new longer rear links, and move the stock rear links up front.
If the kit does not come with bumpstops, you may want to consider adding some to the front. The rears you can do any time, but the fronts go inside the coils so it saves a lot of effort if you install with the lift.
Trackbars at heights under 3" may not be needed, it's your preference. If having the axles off-center bugs you, or if it is setting off the esp, or if the front driveshaft is too close to the tranny pan when flexed - add one. If not, don't worry about it.
Browse this one in the write-ups directory:
Basic Do-it-Yourself Jeep JK Wrangler Front End Alignment
This is a good one:
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
See post #6 here:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...vs.-Skid-plate
Lifting a vehicle changes the caster, which causes flightyness/bumpsteer/etc. If you don't like the handling after the lift, read this one in the faq's:
Q: What is Caster? How much do I need?
You want the front sway bar level. If the kit does not come with new links, get some new longer rear links, and move the stock rear links up front.
If the kit does not come with bumpstops, you may want to consider adding some to the front. The rears you can do any time, but the fronts go inside the coils so it saves a lot of effort if you install with the lift.
Trackbars at heights under 3" may not be needed, it's your preference. If having the axles off-center bugs you, or if it is setting off the esp, or if the front driveshaft is too close to the tranny pan when flexed - add one. If not, don't worry about it.
