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Opinions on MOPAR lift with Bilsteins??

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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I am looking for the right lift ( as we all are) and I owned a 2011 JKU and had the Mopar 2" with Bilsteins lift and it rode excellent but didn't do much wheeling on it.

I just bought a 2013 JKUR and will be getting 35" MTRs on 17x9 Rugged Rigde wheels....having a hard time deciding between a 2 and 3 inch lift.

I have read plenty of posts recommending Rock Krawler, OME, AVE, TF..but no Mopar recommendations.

Thoughts?? Thanks in advanced!

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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:54 PM
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I was going to to AEV but when I really looked it over I'm rock krawler. Trust me I've over done my research! For the cost of an AEV 2.5 you can get the basic rock krawler with fox shocks. I would add front lower control arms. I plan on doing that and rear uppers to be able to dial everything in. A 2.5 would fit 35's. Personally I would go 3-3.5 on a 4 door.
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 01:56 PM
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Because rubicon express makes the mopar lift kit and then they add the shocks. Overpriced...
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MSmitty
Because rubicon express makes the mopar lift kit and then they add the shocks. Overpriced...
Teraflex makes the Mopar lift...
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 03:33 PM
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Either system that you go with are you looking to do sleeves and gussets as well? And yes Teraflex does make their current lift.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Dusty11
Either system that you go with are you looking to do sleeves and gussets as well? And yes Teraflex does make their current lift.
Not to sure what and how to you use gussets/sleeves, but after reading a little on them, I guess they add strength to the axles? I would assume the D44's would not have issues of snapping but, I am essentially a Newbie
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:52 AM
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I spoke with Mopar and they said they are Superlift springs. The real draw back other than price is they use limiting straps to prevent the axle from dropping and contacting the exhaust
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TahoeCrawl

Not to sure what and how to you use gussets/sleeves, but after reading a little on them, I guess they add strength to the axles? I would assume the D44's would not have issues of snapping but, I am essentially a Newbie
If you wheel and have a d30 you will want to have c gussets welded on to add strength to the axle housing. I had mine done for about 250 for everything.
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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I have the mopar stage 3 kit and I love it it rides great and does everything I need it to do
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MSmitty
Because rubicon express makes the mopar lift kit and then they add the shocks. Overpriced...
Super Lift makes the mopar lifts I own the 4"
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