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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Ok guys, I'm having a hard time deciding what to go with on my 2013 jku. I don't want a huge lift, it's my daily driver so I want a good quality ride. I don't want to do any major mods like control arms, new trac bars and all of that. I don't want to go more the 2 inch 2.5 inch. Have been looking at spacer lift or bds 2 inch coil lift,or even 2.5 inch teraflex lift. Ill be running 18s with 33s. What do you guy suggest?
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Old Nov 25, 2012 | 06:39 PM
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Will be on highway 95 percent of the time, some trails, some beach, no hard core stuff no wheeling, rock crawling or any of that.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 07:37 AM
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Would recommend the Rancho 2" Sport System with the RS9000XL shocks. I have that on 33s and am happy with it. Pics in my profile
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by tymonster
Would recommend the Rancho 2" Sport System with the RS9000XL shocks. I have that on 33s and am happy with it. Pics in my profile
Thanks! The new front bumper looks great too!
Here is Tymonster's JKU on 33's.


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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 08:25 AM
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A TeraFlex #1155200 Leveling Kit would work (2" front and 1" rear) for the 33's.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
A TeraFlex #1155200 Leveling Kit would work (2" front and 1" rear) for the 33's.
If I install this kit on my 2013 jku will I need a front end realignment?
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by jadmt

If I install this kit on my 2013 jku will I need a front end realignment?
No u shouldn't need one. I installed a teraflex 2.5" coil spring lift and didn't need one at all until I put 37's on then I wltoed in the front wheels 1/8"
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:14 AM
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You could get a small spacer lift and spend the money on a good set of shocks. Since you will be on the road/highway so much you should get an all terrain tire. I would look at the goodyear duratrac or bfg A/T. Or if you will be in the sand a lot more then mud maybe the general grabber red letter
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:15 AM
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Here is my teraflex 2.5" BB w/ shock extensions. When disconnected it tucks the tire with about a 1/2 inch of room between the inner front fender and the tire. Daily driven, offroaded on weekends. Hope this helps.
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by jadmt
If I install this kit on my 2013 jku will I need a front end realignment?
No you do not, not even with a 2.5" kit either. Keep in mind, unless you have installed adjustable control arms, there's no point of paying for an alignment.
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