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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Looking to lift my JKUR without having to mess with new drive shafts, control arms etc.Have also heard most dealers do not have a problem with this much lift.
I want to level out the take from the heavy front bumper and winch plus add some clearance in.
I plan on leaving this lift on. I think I have eliminated getting a budget boost. Have not decided whether I should get new shocks or extenders. Not sure of which brand either.
Looks like I will also need to get wheel spacers and an adjustable front track bar.
Any suggestions comments or corrections would be much appreciated.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:00 PM
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I'm in the same boat! 2012 Rubicon and want a minor lift, but don't want to mess with the Rubicon sway bar disconnect or anything else. Just level it out and get a slight bit more clearance!
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:07 PM
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Angst: With a 2.5" on a 2011 you do not need to mess with driveshafts at all. Look at a TeraFlex #1251000 2.5" coil/shock kit.

Backwoods: With a 2012 RUbicon or any other year, you only need the correct front swaybar lengths. I would suggest a TeraFlex #1155200 Leveling Kit then.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Does that kit come with the heavy duty track bar mount? I noticed there are some different ones. What is the difference between the blisteen shocks and yours?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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I got the teraflex 2.5" coil lift and started with the shock extensions at first. I have since put on 5100 and the ride is much much better
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by evoviii2jk
I got the teraflex 2.5" coil lift and started with the shock extensions at first. I have since put on 5100 and the ride is much much better
Did you get an adjustable track bar in the front? How do you like the lift?
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Angst

Did you get an adjustable track bar in the front? How do you like the lift?
Nope I got just the springs extensions and the rear track bar bracket. ( the one with the U bolt for the axle that you don't have to drill any holes). I just had to recenter the steering wheel. It cost me 740 for the lift with extensions then went to 4wparts for their 4 5100's for 300 dollar deal they have right now. I like the lift a lot. Got it for a little more while keeping the stock Rubicon wheels and tires. I plan on going 4.5" and 37's when these tires are done
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Angst
Does that kit come with the heavy duty track bar mount? I noticed there are some different ones. What is the difference between the blisteen shocks and yours?
The 2.5" kits come with a rear trackbar bracket, most of the coil kits come with the nicer axle bracket. TeraFlex shocks are tuned specifically for our kits vs. the Bilsteins are tuned for.......? You really do not need a adj front trackbar for one of these kits. Your better off installing some adjustable control arms instead. Neither is need to install either kit, but are nice upgrades.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Teraflex

Just wanted to say Im loving the 2.5 coil lift I got from you guys. Thanks for the awesome customer service. I got everything installed and it rides awesome.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by EODtech
Teraflex

Just wanted to say Im loving the 2.5 coil lift I got from you guys. Thanks for the awesome customer service. I got everything installed and it rides awesome.
Thank you!
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