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Suspension Lift Choice

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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Recently swapped tires on 2009 Jeep Unlimited JK Sahara. Went to Toyo Open Country AT 275/70r18. Increased tire diameter approx. 2 ". There is a slight rubbing on front sway bars when fully locked. What is the best option for 1.5" to 2" lift economically but also without sacrificing ride. I believe I should not have to replace rear tracking bar or stab links or the such if I stay below 2" lift.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 12:13 PM
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Teraflex leveling kit, it is $150 and will give you plenty of clearance for that.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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Rock Krawler offers a lift that will give you plenty of clearance. The lift even comes with front sway disco's (front sway bar disconnects).

Either option will be fine for you. If you plan to take your rig wheelin' the front sway disco's are nice to have.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by kingrich
Recently swapped tires on 2009 Jeep Unlimited JK Sahara. Went to Toyo Open Country AT 275/70r18. Increased tire diameter approx. 2 ". There is a slight rubbing on front sway bars when fully locked. What is the best option for 1.5" to 2" lift economically but also without sacrificing ride. I believe I should not have to replace rear tracking bar or stab links or the such if I stay below 2" lift.
Thanks
Rick
How do you plan to use your JK.Are you looking alittle flex or some fire roads.There's plenty of options for you depending what your plans are.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 01:42 AM
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Teraflex leveling kit here. I'm running 33" and rub on the sway bars at times at full lock. No lift will help with that. Wheels or spacers will. I'm adding spacers to try first.
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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You could add a set of 1 1/2" Spider Trax wheel spacers for extra clearence .
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Old Nov 22, 2012 | 08:30 AM
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you could make a small adjustment to the steering stop to prevent the rub. This "mod" is free and takes about 5 minutes, assuming it takes you 4 minutes to find a wrench and get ready :-)
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