rk 2.5 or 3.5
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From: Erie, PA
I'm not sure why so many people say that the 3.5" is better for the 4 door on 35's. I have the 2.5" on my 4 door and I'd say I gained closer to 4" up front. How mine sits now on 35's with the 2.5" and cut flares, it almost looks too high for the tires. With more pinch seam trimming in the rear, 37's would clear no problem. I'd say if you're only running 35's, with cut flares or not, the RK 2.5 is plenty high.
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From: Rifle, Co
Originally Posted by project06tj
I'm not sure why so many people say that the 3.5" is better for the 4 door on 35's. I have the 2.5" on my 4 door and I'd say I gained closer to 4" up front. How mine sits now on 35's with the 2.5" and cut flares, it almost looks too high for the tires. With more pinch seam trimming in the rear, 37's would clear no problem. I'd say if you're only running 35's, with cut flares or not, the RK 2.5 is plenty high.
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This is my first jk so I went with the better safe than sorry method as far as height and couldn't be happier unless I had coilovers.
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From: Mass
I went with the 3.5" and couldnt be happier. Im running 315/70/17's and have plenty of room for 37's, just need to trim the pinch seam. I had a Teraflex 2.5" on my 08 and it just seemed to small. I know its only an inch but the 3.5 simply looks better to me. I got about 4 1/4 in front and 3.5 in the back.
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From: Bakerfield
Id like to thank all of you for posting but I am in a two door so I can understand why you guys in the four doors like the 3.5. I know if I was in a four door I would do the 3.5 also.
