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terraflex level kit VS rubi unlimited spring/shock

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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 04:54 PM
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Default terraflex level kit VS rubi unlimited spring/shock

So I currently have the terraflex leaving kit on my 2 door jk sport

I have a chance to get some 4 Dr Rubicon springs/shocks and steering stablizer.

Should I ditch the leveling kit (maybe just leave the extended sway bar arms on?) And just run the springs combo?

Or can I run both? Safely...

I dont want to have to get a new track bar.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 05:31 PM
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It depends on the spring you get. The heavier ones can net from a 1/4" to about an 1 1/2" and of you combine the leveling kit with those springs you are going to have some geometry issues.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:05 PM
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I went from 14/55 to 18/59's...and TF leveling kit. No track bar. Runs great and no issues.

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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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Out of curiosity how much overall lift did you receive with that combination?
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by mark_c
Out of curiosity how much overall lift did you receive with that combination?
I would have to do a true measure, but I installed 2 pucks in front and 1 in rear. Wild guess maybe close to 3". I actually parked next to a guy with a 4 door sport. Do not know numbers of his springs, but he installed a TF BB and was running 285x70x17's I believe. Mine sat pretty close in height. I am running 255x75x17 BFG M/T's. If I had to dis-connect I can see getting longer brake lines. Other than that absolutely no problems at all. I have had this set up for probably close to 20-30,000 miles. No issues runs true. No "death wobble". I also added a winch and front bumper as well.

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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:23 PM
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Cool looks very nice by the way!
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mark_c
Cool looks very nice by the way!
Thank you. I might add I do not do major rock crawling for fear I would get hooked. We mainly run service and logging roads when exploring, but my jeep is ready if we run into anything worse. This option is a very inexpensive one for someone on a tight ass beer budget like me.
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Old Jun 15, 2014 | 07:38 PM
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If you run both the down travel will be minimal with stock shocks.
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