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Lift for 2012 Sport S Unlimited

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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:57 AM
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I am in the market to lift my 2012 jku. Its a sport S and i'm only looking to do about 2 inches. Any suggestions on what to get?
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 05:10 AM
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Depends on what you are going to do. Two inches can be achieved many ways. If you are going to tow and wheel, old man emu makes some 2" he coils that would be great. A puck lift or budget boost could get you there, or probably the one I would do, 4 door rubi springs and the TF leveling kit. Just add some longer shocks. That would keep the factory ride, but give you better coils for pretty cheap.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 06:05 AM
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I went from 14/55 springs on my 2012 Sport 2-dr to 18/59 springs w/ Rubi shocks and got about 1.75" of lift out of it. Still have all factory Mopar parts under there so no hassle from the dealership in the future either.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 01:44 PM
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Can you keep the stock setup and add a budget boost kit with the spacers and bumps?

I'm new to the lift game and want to do it right the first time preferably keeping the factory smoothness but with a little extra clearance so next set of tires will be 33's with good clearance.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:28 PM
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I would recommend the Teraflex 2.5 coil + AEV Geo brackets. Love it and rides smooth!
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by saintdoggx
Can you keep the stock setup and add a budget boost kit with the spacers and bumps?

I'm new to the lift game and want to do it right the first time preferably keeping the factory smoothness but with a little extra clearance so next set of tires will be 33's with good clearance.
You can make it ride factory smooth even with a lift, For you purposes. Budget boost with proper bump stops will give you the extra clearance your looking for.

With that low of a lift you wont need to mess with driveshafts or address steering.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution
You can make it ride factory smooth even with a lift, For you purposes. Budget boost with proper bump stops will give you the extra clearance your looking for.

With that low of a lift you wont need to mess with driveshafts or address steering.
Any particular budget boost stand out above the rest? I really am on a budget but I don't want something thats going to cost more in the long run.
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