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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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Ok, so I have been debating on what kind of lift i should put on. For now, since I am on a low budget, I was wondering what type of Kit would give me a better stance and room for some 33's or 35's, i trail ride a little bit but nothing too extreme. What should I do?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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I would just wait until someone moves from a BB to a coil lift. A few pop up here and also your local forums and craigslist.

I dont think a leveling kit allows for 33s. Just check classifieds for a 2.5 BB. usually cheap and not much to install
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:34 AM
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ok cool, any specific make?
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:41 AM
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Here's what Teraflex's website says about tire size with their leveling kit

"A simple but effective leveling kit that adds height enough to use up to 305/65 R18 or 305/70 R17"

I believe that equates to up to a 34" tire.
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 06:45 AM
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Trailmaster sells 1.75" front pucks for $30. It leveled mine out
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 11:54 AM
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Any of the BB's or leveling kits would work for you. Tight budget, get one with shock extenders instead of new shocks and go have fun.


Another option would be:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...pics-and-video!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can run 35's with no lift, just trim the fenders and plastic skid, and depending on the wheel backspace, you may need to bring in the steer stops a bit.


If you decide to go to 35's, start reading up on the power loss and re-gearing to see if it's really worth it to you...
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Old Jul 9, 2010 | 12:08 PM
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I think this setup looks really nice. Don't know if I'd try it with 35's if you are planning on flexing a ton, but by reading your original post I don't think you're looking for extreme.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...stalled!!-Pics

Believe he's got a leveling kit and 33 inch BFG KM2's
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