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Lift Plan: Keeping it Low.

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:29 PM
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Default Lift Plan: Keeping it Low.

My stock tires are wearing fairly thin and I'll be needing some 35s in the next few months.

I know threads like this are all over and I've been in the Jeep world long enough to know better but I made a lift on my TJ and refuse to regret my decision for my JK.

I've seen talk on every lift imaginable all over the internet but I need some first hand reviews on shocks and springs. A smooth, soft ride is what I'm after. I don't want sporty handling and all that. I want it to hit bumps like an old cadillac. So I'm looking for firmness in the stock area.

Here's my criteria:
-Needs to fit 35s.
-No more than 2.5" of lift.
-Soft riding.

If you please, let me know what lift you have and some specifics on the road ride.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:39 PM
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Really, if you want to hit the bump's like an old cadillac.Then you mite want to buy an old cadillac. It's a JEEP !!!

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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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The teraflex prerunner kit
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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The pre-runner may be the best bet. There's a video floatin around somewhere..
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 03:12 PM
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I know the pre runner kit uses those fancy bump stops(which are a bit high dollar for me) but what about the springs alone? Same as standard TF springs? I am willing to shell out for good shocks, btw.
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 03:54 PM
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Old man emu
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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I commute in mine and wanted a very stock-like ride. I got it w/ the TF 2.5 coil lift using shock extensions. My picky wife even agrees that it rides great...
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Old Jul 17, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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5100s are nice. I plan to get a set for mine when I can. These RC 2.2s cant be nearly as good.
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