Any additional parts needed for lift?
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JK Newbie
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Any additional parts needed for lift?
I recently bought my first Jeep. 2008 4dr Rubi Unlimited it is stock(I have now downsized from a F250 Diesel, blown engine 
) . I have been looking to lift it about 2.5" for some offroad (mud, sand, steep terrain, no rocky terrain). It will also be my daily driver. I have been considering the AEV Dualsport XT, Teraflex with shocks, and Rock Krawler stock Mod system. All of these are coil spring replacements and will have new shocks also. Do any of these require any extra parts other than wheel spacers?
Thanks from a novice
) . I have been looking to lift it about 2.5" for some offroad (mud, sand, steep terrain, no rocky terrain). It will also be my daily driver. I have been considering the AEV Dualsport XT, Teraflex with shocks, and Rock Krawler stock Mod system. All of these are coil spring replacements and will have new shocks also. Do any of these require any extra parts other than wheel spacers?Thanks from a novice
Last edited by Lee7588; Sep 24, 2013 at 02:21 PM.
JK Jedi Master
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Additional parts will be a preference, not a requirement.
List out the components included in each kit and compare them side by side to see if anything is left out from one particular kit, then do some reading to see if that is a component you think you'll want.
Between those three options, I think I would choose the RK kit, and slowly build it into the 2.5" Max Travel kit as funds allow. (My preference would be adjustable components over brackets, but brackets will do the job just fine.)
List out the components included in each kit and compare them side by side to see if anything is left out from one particular kit, then do some reading to see if that is a component you think you'll want.
Between those three options, I think I would choose the RK kit, and slowly build it into the 2.5" Max Travel kit as funds allow. (My preference would be adjustable components over brackets, but brackets will do the job just fine.)
JK Super Freak
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Your best option would be the aev lift. I'm running it now and if you're not rock crawling it's awesome. You will love the on and off road manners. I would add their geometry correction brackets. They really dialed in the lift for me. Wheel spacers if your running stock wheels. I have 34's and they look a little small for my taste. So bigger tires at some point would be good. Mine is my dd and I drive 40+ miles a day and the lift really makes it bearable comfort wise.
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The Stock Mod is a great starter kit. It will get you to where you want in the meantime. At the 2.5" lift height you won't have to worry about your drive shafts with that particular year. You might notice that your steering becomes "flightly" after the lift is installed. This can be corrected by either installing drop brackets or adjustable lower control arms. Both of which will allow you to correct your caster angles which will make the rigs steering feel much better.
If your budget allows you might want to consider just starting with the 2.5" Flex as it is one of the more complete kits to build upon. It is always cheapest to buy the kit once than it is to piece it together.
If your budget allows you might want to consider just starting with the 2.5" Flex as it is one of the more complete kits to build upon. It is always cheapest to buy the kit once than it is to piece it together.
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JK Newbie
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Your best option would be the aev lift. I'm running it now and if you're not rock crawling it's awesome. You will love the on and off road manners. I would add their geometry correction brackets. They really dialed in the lift for me. Wheel spacers if your running stock wheels. I have 34's and they look a little small for my taste. So bigger tires at some point would be good. Mine is my dd and I drive 40+ miles a day and the lift really makes it bearable comfort wise.