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help me, what lift to get?

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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 03:23 PM
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I have a jk wranger 07 two door. it doesnt have a lift kit but i was wondering if i get a 4inch suspension is this all that needs to be done? the kit is listed below. are there any cheaper lift kits 4 inch out there? thanks

http://roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_4.html
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 03:43 PM
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Four inches is a sizable amount of lift (Read the FAQ). It will alter your suspension and steering geometry significantly which will trigger the need for other mods.

I quick SEARCH will reveal several threads (some very recent) regarding cheap lifts from RC and Superlift and some of the issues.

The PRO these lifts have is price, but there are many CONS. Make sure you are OK with the CONS.

If you really need to scrape the barrel, consider getting shock extensions.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Decide on a tire height, then browse through the FAQ's to get an idea of what lift height to go with, which components you'll want, etc.

Don't buy a lift simply because you see a dirt cheap price tag on it !!!

Also, do a quick search on Cam Bolts. Get some feedback on them so you know the pro's/con's before they are installed.
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Old Jan 16, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Decide on a tire height, then browse through the FAQ's to get an idea of what lift height to go with, which components you'll want, etc. Don't buy a lift simply because you see a dirt cheap price tag on it !!!
Also, do a quick search on Cam Bolts. Get some feedback on them so you know the pro's/con's before they are installed.
Originally Posted by ECHO
These guys are right, do your research, then sleep on it and do it again..
x3 Find out if you will be running 33s, 35s, or 37s and what type of offroading you want to do (do you want to keep your center of gravity as low as possible?) 4" is a lot of lift especially (and usually need a lot more components to make the JK function safely/properly) if you only want to run 33s or 35s, inwhich sometimes a 2.5" or 3" lift will suffice...Not to sound negative or talk down on the lower priced lift kits, but sometimes the kits are not complete or havent worked out their kinks or issues....I personally went with the TeraFlex 2.5" coil lift kit w/shocks (also added front lower control arms and front adjustable track bars). My intention is to run 35s....
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