TF kits on back order... sooo what about this
yes... yes I know... and I tell you... I am close!
JK Junkie
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personally, id go with TF's cheapest 2.5" BB. ChevyM14 has it and his Rubi performs VERY WELL...
(Northridge4x4 has that kit in stock, I ordered one this morning and I'm due to have it 3/17)
Check out my signature, im a bit of a Teraflex fanboi (mostly because of their involvement on this site/excellent service/quality, and Northridge4x4 sells his stuff)
plus your stock rubi shocks are very good quality, why get rid of them??
come out to an ateam4x4 meet and check his rig out..
If you choose to go OME, I call dibs on your stocker shocks/coils.
(Northridge4x4 has that kit in stock, I ordered one this morning and I'm due to have it 3/17)
Check out my signature, im a bit of a Teraflex fanboi (mostly because of their involvement on this site/excellent service/quality, and Northridge4x4 sells his stuff)
plus your stock rubi shocks are very good quality, why get rid of them??
come out to an ateam4x4 meet and check his rig out..
If you choose to go OME, I call dibs on your stocker shocks/coils.
I just ordered it a few days ago. Maybe I should sell it
JK Super Freak
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From: Reno, NV
The TF 2.5" BB is complete kit to say the least. That's why I'm running it a second time on my second JK. Advice if you go OME....
I would print the parts list for both the TF budget boost and the OME kit.
What ever the OME is missing vs the TF kit, be sure you address it. (bump stops, brake lines, track bar off center, sway bar links, etc...)
The one exception would be adjustable track bars vs a relocation bracket. If the TF kit did not come with the bracket, I would have ordered adustable track bars.
*EDIT* The TF relocation bracket is beefy and will not fail, and I'm glad it was included vs spending the extra $. All I'm say'n is that I would prefer an ajustable bar vs a relo bracket in the long run.
If you plan to go with a winch and bumper, simply go OME HD. My front is sagging with my current setup. It's more the stock springs's fault vs the TF spacers. (obviously)
FYI - I got my TF 2.5" kit from Northridge and could not be happier. Be sure to support a sponsor who as active on the site as David. My next purchase will be TF 3" springs and a front adjustable track bar....from Northridge of course.
I would print the parts list for both the TF budget boost and the OME kit.
What ever the OME is missing vs the TF kit, be sure you address it. (bump stops, brake lines, track bar off center, sway bar links, etc...)
The one exception would be adjustable track bars vs a relocation bracket. If the TF kit did not come with the bracket, I would have ordered adustable track bars.
*EDIT* The TF relocation bracket is beefy and will not fail, and I'm glad it was included vs spending the extra $. All I'm say'n is that I would prefer an ajustable bar vs a relo bracket in the long run.
If you plan to go with a winch and bumper, simply go OME HD. My front is sagging with my current setup. It's more the stock springs's fault vs the TF spacers. (obviously)
FYI - I got my TF 2.5" kit from Northridge and could not be happier. Be sure to support a sponsor who as active on the site as David. My next purchase will be TF 3" springs and a front adjustable track bar....from Northridge of course.
Last edited by shredX; Mar 11, 2009 at 08:01 AM.
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JK Super Freak
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From: Long Island
The TF 2.5" BB is complete kit to say the least. That's why I'm running it a second time on my second JK. Advice if you go OME....
I would print the parts list for both the TF budget boost and the OME kit.
What ever the OME is missing vs the TF kit, be sure you address it. (bump stops, brake lines, track bar off center, sway bar links, etc...)
The one exception would be adjustable track bars vs a relocation bracket. If the TF kit did not come with the bracket, I would have ordered adustable track bars.
If you plan to go with a winch and bumper, simply go OME HD. My front is sagging with my current setup. It's more the stock springs's fault vs the TF spacers. (obviously)
FYI - I got my TF 2.5" kit from Northridge and could not be happier. Be sure to support a sponsor who as active on the site as David. My next purchase will be TF 3" springs and a front adjustable track bar....from Northridge of course.
I would print the parts list for both the TF budget boost and the OME kit.
What ever the OME is missing vs the TF kit, be sure you address it. (bump stops, brake lines, track bar off center, sway bar links, etc...)
The one exception would be adjustable track bars vs a relocation bracket. If the TF kit did not come with the bracket, I would have ordered adustable track bars.
If you plan to go with a winch and bumper, simply go OME HD. My front is sagging with my current setup. It's more the stock springs's fault vs the TF spacers. (obviously)
FYI - I got my TF 2.5" kit from Northridge and could not be happier. Be sure to support a sponsor who as active on the site as David. My next purchase will be TF 3" springs and a front adjustable track bar....from Northridge of course.
Ok so I think TF is worth the wait... maybe... heh..
If I get a 2.5'' Coil lift, with shocks... What does that kit lack ?? I would like to get her as clean as possiable (with anything needed but not realllly neeeded down the line... like steering stablizers)
JK Super Freak
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If you're running 35" tires, you may need a steering stabilizer. I did not when I had 35" BFG AT, but I do now that I have 35" MT MTZ. I guess they are a heavier tire or maybe my stock stabilizer is shot.
If you add a winch and bumper, you'll want 3" or HD 2.5" springs. I'm running the TF kit + a 3/4" spacer up front and I wish the front was a little higher. My stock springs are really sagging. Before I added the bumper/winch, I loved the stance.
That's what I would do
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JK Super Freak
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so wait, shred, yours saying dont run the 2.5'' coil lift ? or do...
I think I am going to end up with bumper/winch in like 6 months... I dont want rake... thats why I was going for the coil lift not the Budget Boost...
the plan is to go with the kit that is 2.5'' coil lift and shocks, and run 35's (nitto mud grapplers I think)
Should I get different coils then the regular 2.5'' coils ?
I think I am going to end up with bumper/winch in like 6 months... I dont want rake... thats why I was going for the coil lift not the Budget Boost...
the plan is to go with the kit that is 2.5'' coil lift and shocks, and run 35's (nitto mud grapplers I think)
Should I get different coils then the regular 2.5'' coils ?