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RK 2.5" Max Travel System

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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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Does anyone have any opinions with this RK 2.5 Lift? I will be going to 35" tires soon. Also, on March 14th, my 4.88's, zip lockers, ARB compressor, & axel sleeves for the front D30 gets installed....FINALLY!!! Gonna do the lift after my gears, then get the tires. I also added bumpstops and the spring retainer kits, Bilstein 5100 shocks along with it. Will this be a good lift on my 2011 JK? Heres the link. Rock Krawler JK 2.5 Max Travel System (RKJK25MT)

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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 04:32 PM
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That's a great lift and I'm running the 2.5 Flex kit on 35s and bushwackers. It looks really nice and even leaves room for 37s if you wanted to upgrade. I have more pictures if you want to see them.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by echoshotz
That's a great lift and I'm running the 2.5 Flex kit on 35s and bushwackers. It looks really nice and even leaves room for 37s if you wanted to upgrade. I have more pictures if you want to see them.
That looks badass! I can't wait to have mine all done. Plannin on a trip to Hot Springs Ark. soon, but still have a few things to get done. I like your ride bro! I hope to stay with 35's. I think thats all I will need. Its my DD, so I gotta watch the pocket book....lol
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 05:10 PM
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I have this kit on my four-door Rubicon. Love the kit but one of my bilstiens blew before was it was a year old. Rides nice, flexy as hell. Add the rear adjustable track bar though instead of just the bracket. I have just the bracket and my rear axle is just off centre, less than a half inch, but it bugs me.

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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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I enjoy mine. You'll get well over 2.5" of lift, if that's a concern.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by EzK
I enjoy mine. You'll get well over 2.5" of lift, if that's a concern.
Yep. On my 4 door I got close to 4" up front and about 3.5 in the back. It's settled a bit now though.
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:36 PM
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Great lift for the money. I am also running it.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Did any of you with theis lift have to change your drive shaft. I have an 07 Rubicon 2-door. I know that people say you get more that 2.5" of lift with this lift, closer to 3-3.5". I was wondering if that affected your drive line angle enough to need to change your drive shaft.
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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 04:05 PM
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I am running the RK 2.5 with 37's, Got about 4" from this lift My front shaft angle looks great no issues...I am getting ready to do the rear arms and trackbar to move the axle back and straighten out my shaft angle. Great Lift.

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Old Mar 19, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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I have the RK 2.5" MT and had some issues when I moved to 35's. I had bad rubbing on the fenders and front bumper. I hacked the ends off the bumper and got flat fenders. No problems on the road, only off road when disconnected and aired down.

I also had issues with the wheels hitting the disconnects when disconnected. Had to relocate them higher and more out of the way.

I did replace my front DS when I had the lift done. I honestly don't see how you would do 37's, even with flat fenders. What bumpstops are you using for 37's? Seems like you would have to limit the flex big time!
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