RC 2.5 coil lift with 1 inch coil spacers
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JK Newbie
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From: Mobile, Alabama
RC 2.5 coil lift with 1 inch coil spacers
Hey fellow jeepers I have a quick question. I have the rough country 2.5 coil lift and I was thinking on adding 1 inch coil spacers all around. Will I be fine doing this or will I half to replace a lot of stuff? I have a 2 door ruby (auto) with aev front bumper
JK Jedi Master
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Caster will be lower, causing flightier steering. If you don't like it, add some form of caster correction. Brake lines will be stretched tighter, be sure to check them so you don't rip one off the frame. Axles will be shifted further to one side. If it bugs you, look into different brackets or adj track bars. Higher chance of driveshaft contact or joint problems. Check clearance, and keep an eye on the joints. Steering angles will be steeper, do some reading on flips just in case you decide to go that route. Whatever else I forgot to add.
Don't know that you will have any of those issues, just things to keep in mind when lifting higher.
Don't know that you will have any of those issues, just things to keep in mind when lifting higher.
JK Enthusiast
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From: San Jose, Ca
I added spacers to my TF 2 1/2 lift . While I can't speak for the RC lift, I found I was a bit more bouncy with the spacers. You should also think about using spring tie downs to prevent your springs from coming out of the perches when rock crawling.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
No, a body lift lifts the body up off the frame, it has nothing to do with the suspension. Higher center of gravity, something to keep in mind for those off-camber situations. Some 6spd folks complain about the shifter after a body lift, so read up on relo brackets for that if you have a manual. Depending on height and body color, the gap from lifting the body may be more noticeable. RC makes a good body lift, as it includes the shift bracket for manuals, and also brackets to raise the rear bumper.
But, why do you need the extra height? Would chopping the fender flares or going to flats work for you, instead of adding height?
But, why do you need the extra height? Would chopping the fender flares or going to flats work for you, instead of adding height?