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Which lift is right for me?

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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:28 AM
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So I'm in the market for a 2.5" lift. My budget is roughly $700 for it, it is my daily driver and 85-90% of the driving is on pavement. Currently I'm running 33s and was wondering what lifts out there fit me best. Down the road when these tires wear out I'll be getting 35s. I wont be doing any rock crawling, just the mild trail/mud hole aspect. Looking for some advice from the gurus on here. Thanks.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:30 AM
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Do u have a rubicon, sahara or sport
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Sport with 3.73s, I figure I'll have to regear with 35s and whatnot down the road. But for now I'm just concerned with the lift.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by walk2480
Sport with 3.73s, I figure I'll have to regear with 35s and whatnot down the road. But for now I'm just concerned with the lift.
Well maybe check out the Teraflex 2.5" coil lift, if u can get some Rubicon shocks u can buy the kit with shock extensions for around $500 from 4wd.com or Quadratec or Northridge4x4. Or get the kit with Bilstein shocks from Northridge for $775
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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I'm a fan of bilstein, I'll have to take a look at that.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:24 AM
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There are just so many brands out there...BDS,Teraflex, OME, Skyjacker, Rubicon Express....gets overwhelming.
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:39 AM
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Orrr, do I just spring the extra 200 bucks and get the AEV 2.5 dualsport...
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:55 AM
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I got lucky and found my lift from a member for $200 . Mines a teraflex 2.5 with 9500 shocks. Very happy with it. Just need to get some 35s
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 10:56 AM
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Old Oct 30, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by walk2480
Orrr, do I just spring the extra 200 bucks and get the AEV 2.5 dualsport...
If I were u I would get teraflex or rock krawler
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