Anyone have experience with the Revtek 3 Inch Jeep JK Suspension Lift (part # 587)?

http://www.rockcrawler.com/features/newsshorts/08january/revtek-jk.asp

Thanks

 

3in spacer in front and a 1in in back, gonna set pretty nose high unless you have a different front bumper and a winch. Only 2 shocks? My suggetion would be to go with a more complete kit.

 

I've had experience with Revtek on an '03 Dodge I owned. I installed their 6" kit on it. Very well constructed components and outstanding service (you actually talk to the people who own the company!) They are also very popular with the FJ Cruiser crowd. I wasn't aware they were making a JK kit.

The kit looks alright. Strange that they don't include rear shocks or shock adapters, yet they furnish brake line extensions and address the front and rear trackbars. Kind of a different approach. I like the dual-adjustable trackbar, it should help prevent binding at the frame end mount. I'm not big on using a 3" spacer, but depending on the price, it doesn't look too bad so long as you have a 2" rake from the factory, or as mkjeep said, you are carrying additional weight up front to compensate.

 

I think the difference in front and rear components is due to the fact the the JK, from what I can see by looking at my 08 Rubicon Unlimited, sits higher in the back than it does in the front.

Maybe REVTEK thinks the front needs to be raised to level the entire vehicle. As a result, the rear suspension needs very few adjustments.

 

I agree, but if you are ever going to add any additonal weight to the rear of your JK, (spare, bumper, etc.) you would need to add more components to get rid of the reverse rake. I think this would be a great kit if it came with front 3" springs and rear 2" spacers, or springs, and shocks.

 

I had the RE 2in BB and the front spacer was 2.5in and the rear was 1.75, difference of 3/4 of an inch. It sat perfectly level with the stock bumper. 2inches higher in front seems a bit much unless your adding aftrmarket bumpers and a winch.

 

X2 on what nuke just said

 

This is interesting. It reminds me of Procomp's 4/2 lift. The difference is is has front springs instead of spacers. But, it has the same 2" difference from front to rear. I like the fact that the Procomp kit has heavier springs instead of spacers. I'm alittle concerned that they would restrict upward travel since the springs have about 10 wraps compared to 7-8 wraps in other brand springs.

No hijack intended, but if you have feedback on the Procomp kit, it would be welcomed. I'm looking to avoid a sagging front end once a winch is on.

 

i was considering it too once the tax return came in next year but ive yet to see it on, someone has to be the guinea pig sorry to say. but ide so go for it

 

id do the same