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Which lift is better???

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Old May 2, 2010 | 04:08 PM
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Default Which lift is better???

Ok, Im ready to pull my hair out. I have a 07 Rubicon and can't get a straight answer.
1. Stick with the stock springs and go with the teraflex 2.5 BB? OR
2. Go with the 2.5 teraflex Coil Spring lift? OR
3. Go with the OME 2" Coil Spring Lift?
4. Or one of the other thousand choices available.

I want to stick with the 2 to 2.5 range but I can't get a straight answer some say keep the rubi. springs that they are just as good as the teraflex springs. Some say the Teraflex springs ride better. Some say the Teraflex are junk ( I don't buy it) only go with the OME. I had an easier time buying the Jeep.

I know this has probably been hashed out a thousand times but I can't get a straight answer!!
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Old May 2, 2010 | 04:12 PM
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find out the true measurements first off, most lifts run taller than they say.

I never liked the ride of the stock rubicon, I thought it was harsh.

Take a look at our new
3" premium plus system, its maintance free and comes with OEM bushing for a quite noise free ride. We have one of the softest spring rates on the market.

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Old May 2, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Full-Traction Suspension
find out the true measurements first off, most lifts run taller than they say.

I never liked the ride of the stock rubicon, I thought it was harsh.

Take a look at our new
3" premium plus system, its maintance free and comes with OEM bushing for a quite noise free ride. We have one of the softest spring rates on the market.


ive heard alot of good things about full traction lifts!
and terraflex

ome for good ride..so ive heard

and rough country for affordability and customer service

and im debating on fulltraction or rustys...
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Old May 2, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Full-Traction Suspension
find out the true measurements first off, most lifts run taller than they say.

I never liked the ride of the stock rubicon, I thought it was harsh.

Take a look at our new
3" premium plus system, its maintance free and comes with OEM bushing for a quite noise free ride. We have one of the softest spring rates on the market.

I would love to put one of Full traction premium plus systems on but they are twice as much as I would like to spend.
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Old May 2, 2010 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 07BLUEJK
I know this has probably been hashed out a thousand times but I can't get a straight answer!!
You can't get a straight answer because it is a personal preference - so there can't be any definitive answers!! Ask 10 people, you'll get 10 different opinions...

If you don't want to go over 2.5", a BB is probably your best bet, as most of the coils out there will give over 3".
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 07BLUEJK
I would love to put one of Full traction premium plus systems on but they are twice as much as I would like to spend.
thats understandable

Originally Posted by nthinuf
You can't get a straight answer because it is a personal preference - so there can't be any definitive answers!! Ask 10 people, you'll get 10 different opinions...

If you don't want to go over 2.5", a BB is probably your best bet, as most of the coils out there will give over 3".
like he said, a spacer lift is your best bet, they are cheap and easy to install
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Default just my 2 cents :)

OME light front and medium rear coils gave me around 2.25 '' all around and the ride is much better than stock, OME has different coils that will give you different results, just choose the ones that are right for you and the shocks are simply amazing and the shaft is fully protected....

Call northridge4x4, they will help you choose the lift that will fit you... and the shipping is free, thats what I did when I got sick off all the problems I was having with my RC coil lift.

At first I wanted to go with the teraflex coil lift but if you don't plan to add bumpers you will get more than 3'' on a 2-door and a little less on the unlimited, teraflex should make a real 2.5'' coil lift .... I would've gave them my $$$
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BLK-JK23
ive heard alot of good things about full traction lifts!
and terraflex

ome for good ride..so ive heard

and rough country for affordability and customer service

and im debating on fulltraction or rustys...
You should get a BDS Cody. Heard its some good stuff!
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Old May 2, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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BDS has a good 3" coil lift that is at a reasonable price and with my BDS experience it has an excellent ride and the products are great. 2.5" BB is also a great route if you dont want to spend too much $$. Good luck!
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Old May 2, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by JR-WRANGLER
OME light front and medium rear coils gave me around 2.25 '' all around and the ride is much better than stock, OME has different coils that will give you different results, just choose the ones that are right for you and the shocks are simply amazing and the shaft is fully protected....

Call northridge4x4, they will help you choose the lift that will fit you...
Have your coils sagged at all?

At the suggestion of northridge, I went with MD coils in the rear and HD coils up front to offset the weight of a bumper/winch. It started level, then the MD's sagged. Added spacers to re-level, which lasted a few months before they sagged again. Even with the added spacers, I'm sitting with about 3/4 - 1" of negative rake now. (this is the reason I suggested a BB instead of the lighter OME coils...)
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