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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:46 AM
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Ok so I've been debating what I should do next... Options I had were, do bushwhacker flat fenders or change suspension to RK 2.5 kit. Im currently running the RE 2" kit.

I do plan on going off road and hitting some trails, but this is my daily driver and unfortunately it will se much more street time than off road time. I also have a winch and

bumper up front, and a bumper and full size spare in rear so I do have some extra weight. So do you all think that my rubicon suspension with the RE 2" spacer kit will be

fine with the flat fenders for my needs, or should I upgrade to the RK 2.5 and wait on the flat fenders? Thx and all opinions are welcome and here are the pics of

what it looks like currently.


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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by AlexjeepVb
Ok so I've been debating what I should do next... Options I had were, do bushwhacker flat fenders or change suspension to RK 2.5 kit. Im currently running the RE 2" kit.

I do plan on going off road and hitting some trails, but this is my daily driver and unfortunately it will se much more street time than off road time. I also have a winch and

bumper up front, and a bumper and full size spare in rear so I do have some extra weight. So do you all think that my rubicon suspension with the RE 2" spacer kit will be

fine with the flat fenders for my needs, or should I upgrade to the RK 2.5 and wait on the flat fenders? Thx and all opinions are welcome and here are the pics of

what it looks like currently.

personally i think bushwacker plastic fenders are a waste of money, if thtose are what you want to do i would get the lift kit, or debate just getting extra components to make your current lift more complete.
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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You can always trim up your stock fenders to turn them into flat's - that way you can do both
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Old Dec 20, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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^Indeed, I am going to cut mine. Anything you can shave off of the "Want list" you should, with that being said, my list is still over $5k hahaha
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 08:53 AM
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What do you think you are going to gain from going from the RE 2" to a RK 2.5" other then .5" of height?
A flat fender will allow you to run less bump stops and gain some suspension travel (depending on collapsed shock length)
The bushwhacker flairs are find to run unless you tend to rub on trees, in which you will likely pop them off. If you wheel open trails they are a nice choice that look good and are very light vs a steel flare.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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The reason was thinking of switching to RK2.5 is because the 2" RE is a spacer lift on my stock rubi springs. Just from what Ive heard and seen doesn't look like stock springs will hold up for to long fully loaded with bumpers and winch.
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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 09:00 AM
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Deff 2.5" coils....bring it on over and we'll swap it out.

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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by karls
Deff 2.5" coils....bring it on over and we'll swap it out.

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Sounds good to me!, Ill let you know when I order the kit.
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