Rough Country 3.25 Lift with High Performance 2.2 shocks
07-31-2010, 04:10 PM
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Rough Country 3.25 Lift with High Performance 2.2 shocks
Does anyone have any experience with this lift? If so how complete is it? I would like to know if I would need extended brake lines, adjustable track bars, etc. I would also love to see some pictures if anyone has it installed. I have a 2008 Sahara Unlimited by the way. Thanks!
07-31-2010, 04:34 PM
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From the faq's that nobody can find...
Everyone has their own opinion of the 'need' for added components, and their own tolerance for non-stock handling. Will you need any of the components that do not come with the kit? No clue. Do some more research to find out what they all do so that you can decide what you need.
You should also pay attention to this one:
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
A: At bare minimum, you should have a set of 3" coils, bump stop extensions, longer shocks, rear brake line extension brackets, new longer rear sway bar links (factory links can be installed up front), adjustable front track bar and rear track bar relocation bracket. Optimally, I would recommend adjustable front upper and lower control arms as well as they will help you set your caster to the appropriate angle it needs to be. Also, if you have a 2-door, adjustable rear upper control arms and a new double cardin U-joint style drive shaft would be highly advisable.
A: At bare minimum, you should have a set of 3" coils, bump stop extensions, longer shocks, rear brake line extension brackets, new longer rear sway bar links (factory links can be installed up front), adjustable front track bar and rear track bar relocation bracket. Optimally, I would recommend adjustable front upper and lower control arms as well as they will help you set your caster to the appropriate angle it needs to be. Also, if you have a 2-door, adjustable rear upper control arms and a new double cardin U-joint style drive shaft would be highly advisable.
You should also pay attention to this one:
Q: What is Caster? How much do I need?
A: Caster is the angle upon which your front axle sits at in order to help keep your Jeep driving straight. Positive caster, which is what you want, will cause your axle to sit in a way that your pinion shaft will be dipping ever so slightly towards the ground. Too little or even negative caster angle can cause your Jeep to wander and feel 'flighty' or 'darty' as I've heard some people call it. From the factory, your JK will have +4.2° of caster and if you lift it and install larger tires, you will need to increase this amount to help compensate for the modifications. At 3"-4" of lift, I have found that +6°~8° of caster will do wonders to help improve the handling of your Jeep JK Wrangler.
A: Caster is the angle upon which your front axle sits at in order to help keep your Jeep driving straight. Positive caster, which is what you want, will cause your axle to sit in a way that your pinion shaft will be dipping ever so slightly towards the ground. Too little or even negative caster angle can cause your Jeep to wander and feel 'flighty' or 'darty' as I've heard some people call it. From the factory, your JK will have +4.2° of caster and if you lift it and install larger tires, you will need to increase this amount to help compensate for the modifications. At 3"-4" of lift, I have found that +6°~8° of caster will do wonders to help improve the handling of your Jeep JK Wrangler.
07-31-2010, 04:48 PM
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I have that exact lift you described. I have not changed any other components other than what was in the kit. I took my jeep out with the lift before I put wheel and tires on it. I must say the suspension worked great. I'll upload a pic of my Jeep with and without my 35's on it.
The pic of my Jeep without wheels and tires was taken at chicken rock.
The pic of my Jeep without wheels and tires was taken at chicken rock.
So you would recommend this lift??
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