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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Does anyone have info on the 2.5 RC BB? I am looking for a BB and this one is at the right price but I don't want to sacrifice quality.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:47 PM
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I think Gary and Rich can attest to the quality
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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A spacer is a spacer is a spacer. Compare the extra components.

Consider adding rear links and moving your stock rears up front. If you don't like the added flightyness from the lift height, look at some form of caster correction.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
A spacer is a spacer is a spacer. Compare the extra components.

Consider adding rear links and moving your stock rears up front. If you don't like the added flightyness from the lift height, look at some form of caster correction.
My stock springs and shocks were still new, and I wanted to keep the same ride feel, so I used the RC BB Series II kit that comes with the shock extensions, rear links, brake line brackets and rear track bar bracket.

After I installed it, I had the dealer do a full alignment. The caster is right on the edge of the specs, so they suggested a shim kit, but I think it's close enough.

Here's what it looks like with the stock tires:
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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I have only had mine for a couple of months but I love it. Great quality and customer service.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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I ran this on my 09 JK with the 2.2 shocks. Good kit, good price.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 10:45 AM
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I been think about getting this 2.5 kit is there any other kits anyone can recommend?
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TeraFlex is a big supporter on here & have great products.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by amok
My stock springs and shocks were still new, and I wanted to keep the same ride feel, so I used the RC BB Series II kit that comes with the shock extensions, rear links, brake line brackets and rear track bar bracket.
Running the same kit listed above...comes with everything listed, and for the price I paid, I found that to be the best deal out there at the time of my purchase. No issues at all, does everything I want it to do until I upgrade later. Definately worth the price for everything you get with the "Series II" verison.

Teraflex also offers a nice leveling kit that alot of people are running.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 01:57 PM
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I have the Series II kit. Its been pretty good for me so far, but i am going to upgrade to something better. I would say it does the job for a daily driver and mild trails with no big articulation. Here's a couple pics of mine on 35" trail grapplers and one with the stock 255-17's.
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