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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 02:57 AM
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Originally Posted by catahoula

Not to hijack, but what RK lift did you go with. I'm looking at their 2.5" with either Bilsteins or Fox shocks. I'm running same set up as you as well going to upgrade. Jeeps...it's a sickness always wanting to upgrade.

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JK Inspired
...,but you did.
Yes, but I still gave the OP some advice in an earlier post.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 03:25 AM
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To the Op,

Here is a pic I have for comparison for you with my Rubi take offs before then with addition of 18/59 springs, Rubi shocks, and 1.5" spacers.
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 03:44 AM
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Originally Posted by catahoula
To the Op,

Here is a pic I have for comparison for you with my Rubi take offs before then with addition of 18/59 springs, Rubi shocks, and 1.5" spacers.
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to the hijacker: When you added the springs and the spings and the spacers did you also lengthen your front swaybar links and space off the rear swaybar retainer?
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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 04:59 AM
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Originally Posted by shredd_guy
to the hijacker: When you added the springs and the spings and the spacers did you also lengthen your front swaybar links and space off the rear swaybar retainer?
LOL! Just added springs. Did not add but have links for a leveling kit I might install if I don't go with other option. So nope to your question. The only spacers I have on my rig are wheel spacers no coil spacers.

BTW, I like your Avatar. Where is that? Cool cabin. Can you post a pic in Great Cabin Gataway Thread?

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by catahoula
LOL! Just added springs. Did not add but have links for a leveling kit I might install if I don't go with other option. So nope to your question. The only spacers I have on my rig are wheel spacers no coil spacers.



BTW, I like your Avatar. Where is that? Cool cabin. Can you post a pic in Great Cabin Gataway Thread?
Ok I was just wondering I am fixing to do the coil swap and add a 3/4 spacer. So i am planning on getting 1.75 inches of lift. since some budget boost products come with longer links and some come with a spacer block for the rear i wasthinking i might have to do the same.

That cabin is or was along the Klutina lake trail maybe 10-15 miles off the Richardson Hwy. south of Copper Center In Ak. It was a 12x12 cabin with a ceiling height at around 6 feet. Pictured in front is my old cherokee.

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Old Apr 18, 2013 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by shredd_guy

Ok I was just wondering I am fixing to do the coil swap and add a 3/4 spacer. So i am planning on getting 1.75 inches of lift. since some budget boost products come with longer links and some come with a spacer block for the rear i wasthinking i might have to do the same.

That cabin is or was along the Klutina lake trail maybe 10-15 miles off the Richardson Hwy. south of Copper Center In Ak. It was a 12x12 cabin with a ceiling height at around 6 feet. Pictured in front is my old cherokee.

61.885345, -145.530181
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+61° 53' 7.24", -145° 31' 48.65"

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Sweet! Yeah I'm still contemplating adding my TF full puck leveling kit. Would add 2" in front and 1" in rear. Going to add front bumper and winch down the road and installing two pucks in front might help with sag. Might just add 1" pucks all around also. I just don't want what they call "The Carolina Squat" where the ass end sinks down.

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Old May 16, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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[QUOTE=shredd_guy;3522529]Ok I was just wondering I am fixing to do the coil swap and add a 3/4 spacer. So i am planning on getting 1.75 inches of lift. since some budget boost products come with longer links and some come with a spacer block for the rear i wasthinking i might have to do the same.

That cabin is or was along the Klutina lake trail maybe 10-15 miles off the Richardson Hwy. south of Copper Center In Ak. It was a 12x12 cabin with a ceiling height at around 6 feet. Pictured in front is my old cherokee.

61.885345, -145.530181
[TABLE]
[TR]
[TD="class: basicinfo"]Placement on map is approximate
+61° 53' 7.24", -145° 31' 48.65"

Hello - I'm doing this install on my Jeep this Friday. I have 14 front 56 rear that I'm replacing with 18 front and 60 rear springs. Also upgrading with rubi shocks. Both items off a 2013 JKUR. I also picked up a teraflex quick disconnects for front (0-3" lift set). I have a set of 3/4" daystar spacers for all four wheels too - do you think I should put them on when I install the lift? I didn't want it to lift too much and cause problems (axle, brake line length, rear sway bar, etc...). Or do you think I'll be better off just upgrading the shocks and springs? Didn't want to get into replacing anything else right now due to funds.

Did you do your install with the 3/4" spacers all around? Any problems? Anything to watch out for on the install. I'm using a buddys garage with lift and air tools.

I appreciate the help!

Don
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Old May 16, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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[QUOTE=don123160;3556090]
Originally Posted by shredd_guy
Ok I was just wondering I am fixing to do the coil swap and add a 3/4 spacer. So i am planning on getting 1.75 inches of lift. since some budget boost products come with longer links and some come with a spacer block for the rear i wasthinking i might have to do the same.

That cabin is or was along the Klutina lake trail maybe 10-15 miles off the Richardson Hwy. south of Copper Center In Ak. It was a 12x12 cabin with a ceiling height at around 6 feet. Pictured in front is my old cherokee.

61.885345, -145.530181
[TABLE]
[TR]
[TD="class: basicinfo"]Placement on map is approximate
+61° 53' 7.24", -145° 31' 48.65"

Hello - I'm doing this install on my Jeep this Friday. I have 14 front 56 rear that I'm replacing with 18 front and 60 rear springs. Also upgrading with rubi shocks. Both items off a 2013 JKUR. I also picked up a teraflex quick disconnects for front (0-3" lift set). I have a set of 3/4" daystar spacers for all four wheels too - do you think I should put them on when I install the lift? I didn't want it to lift too much and cause problems (axle, brake line length, rear sway bar, etc...). Or do you think I'll be better off just upgrading the shocks and springs? Didn't want to get into replacing anything else right now due to funds.

Did you do your install with the 3/4" spacers all around? Any problems? Anything to watch out for on the install. I'm using a buddys garage with lift and air tools.

I appreciate the help!

Don
Hi Don,

I myself installed TF leveling kit 2" in front and 1" in rear adding to my 18/59's from 14/55's. No problems at all. I would install when you change out your springs and shocks. I was hesitate at first and regretted not doing then. I just installed my leveling kit. You should be fine with those components including 3/4 spacers all around.
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Old May 16, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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Thanks for the info. It's appreciated. I'll let you guys know the results.
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