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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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I want to start this by saying i did a search and for some reason the search was coming up in Finnish and google wanted to translate the page?

I am in the process of getting a set of 33x12.50x17 on my 17x8" MB Gunner 5 rims. I have a 2011 Mojave Edition 2dr that comes with the Rubicon suspension.

Im not looking to go anything big and i want to keep the factory ride and im pretty much stuck on a 2" lift.

So my question is what is the best way to go about getting a 2" lift and keep the factory ride. I do not have any aftermarket bumpers or a winch etc up front so im not worried about sagging. Ive been doing a bunch of research and there are sooooo many options out there and im just looking for some recommendations and advice.

Any help is appreciated!! Oh, also not looking to break the bank on this...getting married in a few months and the future wife would kill me if i spent too much nmoney!
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 07:59 PM
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Teraflex leveling kit for $129. It's cheap and looks good with 33s. Keeps factory ride too.
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Old Dec 5, 2012 | 09:18 PM
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I have the Teraflex performance leveling kit. It's a great kit and the jeep still has that stock ride. I love it! It will cost you a little more than the economy leveling kit but I don't think you'll be disappointed.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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As long as you don't replace your springs the ride quality will remain, so just get the spacer kit in the flavor you like.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 01:49 AM
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I agree with these guys. Spacer kit and maybe some shock extensions. You'll be happy.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
Teraflex leveling kit for $129. It's cheap and looks good with 33s. Keeps factory ride too.
I didnt think the leveling kit actually gave that much of a lift and was more intended to get rid of the rake?
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by EzK
I agree with these guys. Spacer kit and maybe some shock extensions. You'll be happy.
Any particular good brands of Spacer kits people tend to lean towards? Also with only a 2" spacer kit what would be the benefit of shocks extensions?
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tritonman

I didnt think the leveling kit actually gave that much of a lift and was more intended to get rid of the rake?
The leveling kit gives you 2"s in the front and 1" in the back. I have the performance (coil spring) kit now and run 34's. Its a little short for serious wheeling but with 33's its a perfect choice. Like the ohter guys said go with the spacers to keep the factory ride. You wont need anything else.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by blue project
The leveling kit gives you 2"s in the front and 1" in the back. I have the performance (coil spring) kit now and run 34's. Its a little short for serious wheeling but with 33's its a perfect choice. Like the ohter guys said go with the spacers to keep the factory ride. You wont need anything else.
So any of these spacer kits are safe for off roading as long as im not doing heavy rock crawling etc?

I was looking into the coil lifts but from what i read it didnt make sense to me since im not adding a heavy bumper or any extra weight.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 06:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Ncb
Teraflex leveling kit for $129. It's cheap and looks good with 33s. Keeps factory ride too.
I've been running this kit for a year and it drives like stock, but looks much better without the factory rake.
I went with some RC spacers because I have new Level 8 Trackers in the garage, just waiting for 35s. Put them on right and they are fine.
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