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Replacement springs leveling kit question

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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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I have 18/59 springs to replace my 15/54s, and teraflex leveling for my 2 door X. My question is when I install these will my stock shocks still be kosher or do I need extensions or get a set for a 2" lift set up?
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 11:31 PM
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You should put on extensions or lift shocks for 2"s of lift. If not you will limit you down travel.
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Old Feb 11, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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It's probably not best but I haven't done anything to my shocks and swapped in the 18/58 spring combo on my 2 door. It seems to flex ok and it works great on the trail.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 12:37 AM
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Im not sure what the total lift is gonna be with the springs and leveling kit but id assume at least 2"...
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by stagedtrip
Im not sure what the total lift is gonna be with the springs and leveling kit but id assume at least 2"...
I would install every thing and see what the actual lift ends up.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by jadmt

I would install every thing and see what the actual lift ends up.
Probably will do that
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:04 AM
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Sounds like a good excuse to replace the not so great factory shocks. If you actually get 2" of lift, you will ideally want longer shocks. I'm not a huge fan of extensions, but it would be better than trying to run shocks that are too short.
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Old Feb 12, 2013 | 05:24 AM
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Id rather do some aftermarket blistens than extensions, was hoping someone had done this same thing, cheap easy way to lift a bit
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