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Aug 23, 2014 | 01:34 PM

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Jeepstin12

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Originally Posted by Sahara314

I do some moderate wheeling around the Phx area. Nothing more than a blue trail. I'd like to get to Moab for the next EJS. I'm looking for something dependable that still gives a decent road ride, function well off-road & wouldn't break the bank. I figure my budget is around 700-1000. Thanks for your help.

budget boost. Not going to get much more than that for 700-1000. You might be able to get some good shocks in there as well. Some spring pucks, shocks and you're done at a grand.

Aug 23, 2014 | 01:46 PM

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immortalmetal

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Teraflex 2.5" lift came with shocks, springs, new sway bar links, drag bar bracket, brake line brackets....and that was $730 or so. Not a budget boost. !

Aug 24, 2014 | 06:37 AM

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TheDirtman

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Are you planning a tire upgrade as well? a 3" lift without an upgrade of larger tires it generally useless and you really don't get any benefit but approach, decline, and break over angles with less stability and sketchy steering.

Aug 27, 2014 | 12:30 PM

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Sahara314

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From: Fountain Hills AZ

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Originally Posted by TheDirtman

I was looking at the teraflex 2.5". I'm not planning on going any bigger than 33" tires for now. Would that still give me the stability and steering issues you've described?

BTW, I read your thread on this issue. Very informative. Thanks for the advice.

Aug 27, 2014 | 01:31 PM

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