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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Finally after 6 months on debating about getting a lift for my jeep ive decided to give in to temptation and finally do it.

im stuck between the teraflex 2.5 coil and OME 2in HD kit

I would like to hear everyones imput on what they think is best, keep in mind i plan on running 35's with 15inch wheels

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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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terraflex 2.5 coil... and get gears!
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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How bad will 35's be with 3.21 gears?

Should i get 33's instead?
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmda9noke
How bad will 35's be with 3.21 gears?

Should i get 33's instead?
Say goodbye to overdrive with 35's
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Old Jan 23, 2010 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepmedic
Say goodbye to overdrive with 35's
here in VA speed limit is only 60 so im always in 5th
i dont mind the slow acceleration, i just dont want it to mess up anything
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:08 AM
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Going to a 15inch wheel ive decided on cragar soft 8's with 4inch back spacing and gettin spacers that convert it from 5x5 to 5x5.5

Will that work out fine with no rubbing?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 08:15 AM
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I think the 33's look pretty good with this lift. Advantages are better gas milage, cheaper cost, lighter tire, and no need to regear. Disadvantages are less lift, and looks.
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by planman
Don't do the wheel spacers. Either get wheels with 3.75" backspacing, or be prepared to grind a little excess material of the front calipers--like dozens of us have done here with absolutely no problems.

3.21 gears and 35s will suck on and off road. It will be completely worth the $1000-$1500 to regear to 4.88s. In fact, 3.21s will suck with 33s as well.

If you are on a budget, do the Teraflex 2.5" coil lift with shocks. Northridge4x4 has tons of them in stock. Call him for a good deal--especially if you package gears into your order.
i couldnt find a good set of 5x5 15 inch rims that were decently priced...but i do plan on the coil lift instead of the spacer....35's should i do 4.88 gears or 5.13?
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ECHO
I have 33's with a 6speed and 3:21's They seem to fine on & off road
yeah im leaning towards 33's since i dont have the money for a regear...but theres always next year
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Old Jan 24, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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I was in the same situation. I can tell you right now if you go with 33's you will wish you went 35's. Just save up abit more and get some gears and you will love it. IMO 33's and 3.21's are going to suck real bad. You should drive my rig with 35's and 3.73's. It's like riding a turtles back. I'm Regearing to 4.88 here in a few weeks.
And the teraflex 2.5 coil lift is great kit.
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