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Better lift, for 35's?

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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 12:44 AM
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So, I went cheap, and installed a Rough Country 2.5 BB coil spacer kit with the shock extensions, along with a set of -16 front, and -58 rear coil springs from a Rubicon Unlimited. This netted me 3.5" in the front, and 3" in the rear, plenty of clearance for my 35" KM2's. My problem is, it rides too bouncy for me now. It corners great, but I can tell it's going to be too harsh for my daily driver, let alone flex very well off road.

So, what's a good new 3" or so spring lift? Adjustable track bars, and new gas shocks too would be great.

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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 01:20 AM
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How much air are you running in the 35s?
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jvalason
How much air are you running in the 35s?
Running 30 lb on the street.

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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 03:53 AM
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how much you looking on spending??
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 05:54 AM
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i'd imagine you'll need to address driveshafts somewhere in the near future as well.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:01 AM
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IDK, maybe $800 with shocks, and track bars?

I think I'm good on the driveshafts, as long as I stay around 3" of lift.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by NWDave
IDK, maybe $800 with shocks, and track bars?

I think I'm good on the driveshafts, as long as I stay around 3" of lift.
2" 3" 4", what's a driveshaft? whatever, go until they fail.

here's a really well respected kit. KNOWN, for the ride quality!

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...K-PACKAGE-LIFT

I'd imagine you just have to budget for some controls arms to fix caster and you'll be all set to go.
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