I know you get around 3" of actual lift with the 2.5" kit which is what i have. I am currently running the stock shocks and extensions.

Which length bilsteins should i go with 2,2.5,3,3.5
i obviously want the most articulation i can get so i want to get it right.

Also should i take the bump-stop extensions out?

 

if you know you're gonna get 3" of actual lift, i would get shocks that can accomodate 3" of lift as far as your bumpstop extensions go, NO, you do not want to remove them as they exist to prevent the over compression of your coils.

 

there is only approx. 2-3 inches of room between the bs and the axle surely the springs have more compression range than that.

 

what makes you so sure of that? the kit comes with bump stop extensions for a reason. you can pull them if you want - it is after all your jeep

 

See post here. I had the same question.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...light=bilstein

 

i have the same question TF2.5 on a 2 door.

do i go with the Bilsteins or the rancho 9000xl for the tuneability.