Rough Country 2.5 lift
11-20-2012, 09:43 PM
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11-20-2012, 11:37 PM
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I've been running this Kit for awhile now, I like how it rides and handles. I plan on moving the rear shocks up about 1" or so to get more axle droop. I'm running 37" KM2's with this lift and a 1.25" BL also from RC.
11-21-2012, 02:55 AM
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I just finished installing rough country 2 1/2 inch spacer kit because I wanted lift without a difference in ride quality. The Jeep drove the same as it did stock, it was just that both axles were moved to the passenger side. I ordered the bracket and front track bar just to make it right, I could of just left it that way, it wasn't really noticable with the stock 255 tires, but I'm buying 35's soon and I had a feeling it may cause rub issues or look more pronounced. Good luck !!
11-21-2012, 02:58 AM
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Does anyone have experience with this lift. The coils and shocks? Anything missing from the kit i need to buy? I have heard talk of needing a rear track bar bracket, and an adjustable front trac bar. I have also heard that as long as you stick with the 2.5 lift you will not need any of these parts. I would love to hear from anyone with the experience. I am on a strict college budget and this kit fits it perfectly? Also any pictures.
11-21-2012, 07:53 AM
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I've had this lift for a little over a year now... Compared to the stock Rubicon suspension (2dr) I find it rides a little firmer but I don't mind it.
I did the install myself, with the help of a buddy. Neither of us had done a suspension lift before, but with time, patience and the internet we got it done in a Saturday afternoon.
A couple notes from my install (or, more so afterwards) that you may want to take into consideration... You do not need anything else other than what's in the kit, however a few things to keep in mind...
- keep an eye on your brake lines, they'll be that much tighter unless you change the brackets. Not a deal-breaker, but definitely something to keep an eye on.
- A ProCal will help you re-centre the steering wheel if necessary. I did not need to do this or do an alignment after install... Had it checked by a shop to confirm, all good.
- I put 35" tires on shortly after doing the lift... My stock Rubicon rock rails we're extremely close to the rear tires (less than 1" clearance when sitting level). I removed them and cut them down based on a write-up on here so it's no longer an issue, just know you may need to do this as well.
- Longer bump stops would help keep the tires out of the (stock) fenders... Again, not necessary but something to keep in mind depending on what type of wheeling you do.
- I installed a LOD rear bumper & TC as well and found that the springs sagged about 1.5" from this. I kind of expected this but am not happy with the look of it now. I have ordered spacers to put on the rear springs which should fix that however had I known in advance I'd have installed the spacers at the same time as the lift instead of having to take it apart twice.
Again, I'm happy with the lft for the $$ paid. I understand that there are more comprehensive kits out there and that ride quality is an opinion but for me, it works.
If you have any questions let me know.
Cheers
A pic for reference:
I did the install myself, with the help of a buddy. Neither of us had done a suspension lift before, but with time, patience and the internet we got it done in a Saturday afternoon.
A couple notes from my install (or, more so afterwards) that you may want to take into consideration... You do not need anything else other than what's in the kit, however a few things to keep in mind...
- keep an eye on your brake lines, they'll be that much tighter unless you change the brackets. Not a deal-breaker, but definitely something to keep an eye on.
- A ProCal will help you re-centre the steering wheel if necessary. I did not need to do this or do an alignment after install... Had it checked by a shop to confirm, all good.
- I put 35" tires on shortly after doing the lift... My stock Rubicon rock rails we're extremely close to the rear tires (less than 1" clearance when sitting level). I removed them and cut them down based on a write-up on here so it's no longer an issue, just know you may need to do this as well.
- Longer bump stops would help keep the tires out of the (stock) fenders... Again, not necessary but something to keep in mind depending on what type of wheeling you do.
- I installed a LOD rear bumper & TC as well and found that the springs sagged about 1.5" from this. I kind of expected this but am not happy with the look of it now. I have ordered spacers to put on the rear springs which should fix that however had I known in advance I'd have installed the spacers at the same time as the lift instead of having to take it apart twice.
Again, I'm happy with the lft for the $$ paid. I understand that there are more comprehensive kits out there and that ride quality is an opinion but for me, it works.
If you have any questions let me know.
Cheers
A pic for reference:
