Lift - Leveling options for STOCK TIRES
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Lift - Leveling options for STOCK TIRES
I have a stock 2011 2 door JK Sport with 255 tires. I would like to add a inch or two of lift, and would like better articulation from it. I will be keeping stock tires due to my tire warranty that is 5 years free replacement.
I have seen the currie Long Travel kit, the TF Leveling kit, and the Old Man EMU kit.
Basically, I want to keep the same look (Maybe a inch of height addition) With the stock tires and added weight of front bumper, winch, and rock rails. I will be adding sway bar disconnects as well for better articulation.
This gets complicated as I would like to use OE Tires and keep the good road manners, safety, fuel mileage, and reliability. Thoughts and suggestions?
I have seen the currie Long Travel kit, the TF Leveling kit, and the Old Man EMU kit.
Basically, I want to keep the same look (Maybe a inch of height addition) With the stock tires and added weight of front bumper, winch, and rock rails. I will be adding sway bar disconnects as well for better articulation.
This gets complicated as I would like to use OE Tires and keep the good road manners, safety, fuel mileage, and reliability. Thoughts and suggestions?
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I have a stock 2011 2 door JK Sport with 255 tires. I would like to add a inch or two of lift, and would like better articulation from it. I will be keeping stock tires due to my tire warranty that is 5 years free replacement.
I have seen the currie Long Travel kit, the TF Leveling kit, and the Old Man EMU kit.
Basically, I want to keep the same look (Maybe a inch of height addition) With the stock tires and added weight of front bumper, winch, and rock rails. I will be adding sway bar disconnects as well for better articulation.
This gets complicated as I would like to use OE Tires and keep the good road manners, safety, fuel mileage, and reliability. Thoughts and suggestions?
I have seen the currie Long Travel kit, the TF Leveling kit, and the Old Man EMU kit.
Basically, I want to keep the same look (Maybe a inch of height addition) With the stock tires and added weight of front bumper, winch, and rock rails. I will be adding sway bar disconnects as well for better articulation.
This gets complicated as I would like to use OE Tires and keep the good road manners, safety, fuel mileage, and reliability. Thoughts and suggestions?
I have a 2 door Rubi that I put a front bumper and winch...with the 2" pucks it was level..
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If you're just looking for an inch or two, X2 on the pucks or look at the Teraflex Leveling kit, or whatever it's called.
OME will add 3-4", but from what i've heard around here, it's a really nice product. I have the Teraflex 2.5" coil kit, and i got about 3" in the rear and 3.5" in the front.
EDIT: be sure to read the sticky about lifts. The 2-door has other considerations beyond the lift once you go over about 3" (like driveshaft). Other 2-door owners can speak from experience.
OME will add 3-4", but from what i've heard around here, it's a really nice product. I have the Teraflex 2.5" coil kit, and i got about 3" in the rear and 3.5" in the front.
EDIT: be sure to read the sticky about lifts. The 2-door has other considerations beyond the lift once you go over about 3" (like driveshaft). Other 2-door owners can speak from experience.
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If your looking to keep stock tires...I would suggest the TF Level Kit
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...155200&cat=272
Anything bigger than that, you will have some serious fender gap.
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...155200&cat=272
Anything bigger than that, you will have some serious fender gap.