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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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Default Shocks and springs
Have 2.5" spacers on my 4door jeep wrangler and was thinking of adding a 2" body lift. I have factory shocks and springs on it right now, if I added the body lift would I NEED new shocks or springs?
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Jreyes24
Have 2.5" spacers on my 4door jeep wrangler and was thinking of adding a 2" body lift. I have factory shocks and springs on it right now, if I added the body lift would I NEED new shocks or springs?
You would need shock extensions, and I would seriously consider coil retainers to prevent your could from popping of the perch while flexing.. If you go with "longer" springs, you might as well do away with BL and spacers and just do a 4" coil lift.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 07:51 AM
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What are some good shock extensions for their money?
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Originally Posted by ludski
body lift doesnt affect shocks at all.
what he said, a body lift will not effect suspension travel and therefore, you will not need new shocks to accomodate it.
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife

what he said, a body lift will not effect suspension travel and therefore, you will not need new shocks to accomodate it.
This is true for a body lift, but for 2.5" spacers (BB) you will want extensions and longer sway bar links...
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Jreyes24
What are some good shock extensions for their money?
TF makes good extensions.. Contact Dave at northridge4x4
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 08:28 AM
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Appreciate the help does any have any cons about a small body lift?
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Originally Posted by ludski

as long as you do it right, youll be fine.
people say it looks ugly. but it doesnt.

which one you think youll be going with?
I was looking at performance accessories they have a 2" body lift for $99.99, any recommendations and how much is installation on these?
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Jreyes24

I was looking at performance accessories they have a 2" body lift for $99.99, any recommendations and how much is installation on these?
I'd ask around in your staging area and see if any fellow jeepers are willing to give you a hand. Most are always willing to help out....
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Old Nov 24, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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Appreciate the help everyone! These forums are definitely life savers
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