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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Duecelikeme81
Still debating on whether or not to go with Rubi Shocks or go with my own aftermarket ones. Anyone have any suggestions on a good set for a 0-2 inch lift?
Bilsteins. They make them in different lengths. Good off road, and will ride better than the stockers
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 05:04 AM
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I have Fox 2.0 IFP shocks (@$125 each) with a 2.5 TF coil and it rides great on and off road. I have some stock 2DR Rubicon shock and springs if interested. Less than 3000 miles from 2013 JKR.

Edit. I see that you have JKU so the springs might not help much

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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan0260

Bilsteins. They make them in different lengths. Good off road, and will ride better than the stockers
Is that what the Rubi shocks are?
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Duecelikeme81
Is that what the Rubi shocks are?
They might be, although I'm not for sure. Most of the major shock companies supply the OE manufacturers so they might just not be branded as such.

I've got a set of Bilstein 5100's right now and they ride a LOT differently from stock Rubi shocks.

What's your goal with regards to the lift? Are you looking for a better appearance, or a better ride, or both?
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Duecelikeme81

Is that what the Rubi shocks are?
No, stock meaning Rubicon. Bilsteins are aftermarket shocks. Great quality and won't break the bank. Just take time to research, there are many other good shocks out there as well
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Old Feb 4, 2013 | 02:54 PM
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Thank you all for the advise
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:44 PM
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Who runs a Teraflex leveling kit? Not the spring kit... How do they hold up when wheeling?
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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Here's pics of TF 2.5" coil lift with skinny 33s.

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Nobody mentioned this yet but your castor may need adjusting after your lift.

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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 02:01 AM
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2.5 procom budget boost with 35" tires. Easy install. I got the lift with shocks and wish I saved the money and just bought better aftermarket shocks. They are a bit stiff on the washboard roads around here. Other than that I love the lift kit.
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Old Feb 7, 2013 | 03:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Duecelikeme81
Anyone have any suggestions on 2'' spring lifts that are resonably priced?
I got the teraflex 2.5" with bilistein shocks and it rides amazing. I can't say enough good things about those shocks.
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