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2.5" lift gains 3.5" is this right?

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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Default 2.5" lift gains 3.5" is this right?

I just got done installing my 2.5" RC lift on my 2 door. I gained 3.5". I now there will be some settling but I didnt think it would be 1" . Is this right?
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 06:04 PM
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Yup they use the same springs on the 4 doors so they give the 2 doors more lift
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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It will settle right? If it dont I guess i need to look into a new drive shaft right?
I hope it dont settle Its growing on me
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 07:10 PM
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It shoud settle but i dont think it'll drop down too much and i would get a driveshaft sooner than later lol
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Value for $!! LoL!!

What size tires u running?

Run your stock DS for a while, but I would have recommended a DS upgrade anyway, even with a 2.5" lift on a 2 door. Kinda of a bummer, but at least you will be done with that upgrade.

I also have a 2 door, and did the TF 2.5 coil lift, but used the 4 door spec'd coils, plus I added a .5 spacer in the front and a 1 inch spacer in the rear. I upgraded my front and rear DS at the same time. I couldnt see spending money on tires, rims, lift, and everything else, and then risk tearing up my transfer case or something else if my DS was not right.

I know its not fun having to spend more $ on these unforeseen impacts, but your close to being done with the spend. I think the biggest part is the tires, rims, and lift.

Good luck with your build.
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Old Jan 19, 2013 | 09:10 PM
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Do your rear ds first. But no need to rush out and do it right away. I got almost 2 years out of my rear before it started to act up.

I was running a 3.5" lift on my 2 door.
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 03:10 AM
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Originally Posted by dojohnso
Value for $!! LoL!!

What size tires u running?

Run your stock DS for a while, but I would have recommended a DS upgrade anyway, even with a 2.5" lift on a 2 door. Kinda of a bummer, but at least you will be done with that upgrade.

I also have a 2 door, and did the TF 2.5 coil lift, but used the 4 door spec'd coils, plus I added a .5 spacer in the front and a 1 inch spacer in the rear. I upgraded my front and rear DS at the same time. I couldnt see spending money on tires, rims, lift, and everything else, and then risk tearing up my transfer case or something else if my DS was not right.

I know its not fun having to spend more $ on these unforeseen impacts, but your close to being done with the spend. I think the biggest part is the tires, rims, and lift.

Good luck with your build.
I am still useing the stock 255/75/17 that came on it. I got the lift at Christmas and was waiting to put it on till I could make up my mind on tires. I still aint made up my mind on tires so I went ahead and put the lift on. I guess I well will put my bumper, winch, and light bar on today, then all I have to do is find the tires I want.
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Old Jan 20, 2013 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by scratchkenny
It will settle right? If it dont I guess i need to look into a new drive shaft right?
I hope it dont settle Its growing on me
Yes it will settle. RC springs are known to sag over time anyways. I wouldn't worry about it
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