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Finally lifted.. On a budget!

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Old May 21, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Hey yall. Just lifted the jk this weekend. I replaced the factory 14/57 springs and shocks with rubi 18/59 springs and shocks with daystar 1.75 front and rear. Rides great and did not need to adjust the drag link. I honestly was not expecting much but I was wrong. Looks great imo. Total cost INCLUDING rims and tires was $658. Gotta love craigslist. I'll get some better pics on the trail this weekend. Thanks for looking!
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:03 PM
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Good job, looks great! I assume those first two pics were before the changes?
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Old May 21, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by adicus8
Good job, looks great! I assume those first two pics were before the changes?
Thanks! Yes the first two are pre lift
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Old May 21, 2012 | 07:53 PM
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Looks sweet! What are the specs for your tires and wheels.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by catahoula
Looks sweet! What are the specs for your tires and wheels.
Thanks. 33x12.5 duratracs mb72 15x8 3.75 bs
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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budget lift indeed kind sir! I like your style
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jk bobby
budget lift indeed kind sir! I like your style
Yup and since I have some cash left over the wife approved more mods!
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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So the Daystar spacers are the same in the front and back? How much lift do you think you achieved? I'm definitely going to look at this option as well.
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Old May 21, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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The lift is really impressive. Good job and I need to copy you're spring choice now

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Old May 22, 2012 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by catahoula
So the Daystar spacers are the same in the front and back? How much lift do you think you achieved? I'm definitely going to look at this option as well.
Yeah 1.75 front and rear. I left the isolators in as well. I should of measured but forgot to get pre lift measurements. If I had to guess I would say 2.5 to 3. Ride is pretty close to stock
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