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RC 2.5 Inch Lift HELP!

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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:31 PM
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OK, so I originally ordered the 3.25 inch RC lift and apparantly they have had some backorder issues so I opted for the 2.5 inch lift.

So, now I want to add the 3/4 inch space b/c I have 35's and I think I need more room.

What else would I need to buy/include with the 3/4 inch lift? Sway bars, stabalizer, etc.?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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Adjustable sway bars never hurt anyone. You might start needing adjustable control arms at that height as well.
You don't need a stabilizer.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jmill012
OK, so I originally ordered the 3.25 inch RC lift and apparantly they have had some backorder issues so I opted for the 2.5 inch lift.

So, now I want to add the 3/4 inch space b/c I have 35's and I think I need more room.

What else would I need to buy/include with the 3/4 inch lift? Sway bars, stabalizer, etc.?
if your kit didn't come with new longer shocks, that would be nice to have. also, if your kit didn't come with rear brake line extension brackets, i would get them. if your kit didn't come with bumpstop extensions, i would install a set. a longer set of rear sway bar links would be good to have and then you can install your factory rear set up front. last but not least, a front adjustable track bar would be nice to have.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:46 PM
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Thanks guys. It did come with 2.2 shocks but not the rest.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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i installed a 2.5 coil lift and i am running 35's I didn't need any extra room for them, don't seem to rub so far and i can keep my COG as low as posible.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 12:56 PM
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I see your from York. Did you stop out at Mt. Zion Offroad? They install a lot of RC lifts. They did mine and I'm very happy with it. I believe the 2.5" is enough for 35's, but if you wanted to go higher, its only a matter of adding the 3/4" spacers (4-dr jeep). Can't speak for the 2dr.
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 01:34 PM
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I had some minor rubbing on mine @ full stuff when turning. I put the RC 1.25 BL (I have an Auto) and the rubbing is gone
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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I did us Mount Zion and they are GREAT ! I was about to start a thread telling evryone of my experince and how much I enjoyed dealing with Mike and Curtis.

I was thinking of adding the 3/4 inch later by myself so that was the reason for my question but after my experience with Mount Zion I will have them do the work. Mike is even cutting me a break on the install since the part was on back order. Def. first class shop with some real good guys working there!

Here is my question, would I be better off with a 1 inch body lift? I don't like big gaps between bumper and body, so should I stay away from the body lift?

Also, how much of a difference does the 3/4 space make?
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jmill012
OK, so I originally ordered the 3.25 inch RC lift and apparantly they have had some backorder issues so I opted for the 2.5 inch lift.

So, now I want to add the 3/4 inch space b/c I have 35's and I think I need more room.

What else would I need to buy/include with the 3/4 inch lift? Sway bars, stabalizer, etc.?
you need new sway bar discos in the front.. the 3/4"spacers.. a rear track bar bracket.. and drop brake line brackets to complete your kit!!!!
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Old Mar 3, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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I have that lift and never installed the rear track bar bracket I bought, my axle was/is centered fine. And the lift also levels the jeep, so it's not 2.5 in the rear, it's closer to 1.5.
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