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Going from TF 2.5 BB > 3.5 Lift

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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Currently have an 08 2 door auto on 37s with a tf 2.5 budget boost w/ teraflex shocks. I was going to replace the coils with rk 2.5 coils, get front adjust lca and front adjustable tracbar to dial it in. Trying to figure out if I should just go with a 3.5 lift Rock Krawler Suspension RKJK35FS - Rock Krawler Mid Arm Flex 3.5" System for 07-13 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK - Quadratec. Would I be able to piece together a 3.5 lift by using my existing shocks, bumpstops, and sway links and just buying 3.5 inch coils, front lca and front tracbar seperatly or should I just get the full kit? How would you go about the upgrade?

If I get the kit, id still use my existing shocks and bumpstops and keep an eye on the driveshafts. I don't think 8 arms are necessary so anything else?
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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2 doors average about 3.5 with RK coils.
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 12:25 PM
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I have a zone 3" setup now and I'm very disappointed with the lift. I just ordered bilstein shocks and I am looking at replacing the kit with the 3.4" RK. I talked to a couple guys and they said with control arms upper and lower in the rear that it would move the axle back about an inch and save the drive shaft. I would contact www.offroadelements.com. I spoke to a guy named Eric who didn't even try to sell me anything (I ended up ordering shocks from them). He was very helpful with different options and pricing. Check em out and see what they say.
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by kjeeper10
2 doors average about 3.5 with RK coils.
Your talking about 2.5 inch coils?
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by loserhead4236

Your talking about 2.5 inch coils?
RK 2.5" could give 2 doors 3.5" up front
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:13 PM
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Old Mar 17, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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Piecing your lift together is not a bad idea. There are a lot of guys who do that. I think that is what I will be doing next.
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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 06:14 PM
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I put an Adjustable Rear Trackbar, Teraflex Monster Front Trackbar, Rear Trackbar Bracket, Front Lower CA's on my 2dr

and its tight!
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 09:30 PM
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Still trying to decide if I should go with the full kit or not... I know about the drive shaft issues that might happen. When replacing the front and rear drive shaft, are upper control arms needed? I know the mid arm flex only comes with LCAs . Would I need the UPA or anything else ?
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