I've had my Tereflex leveling kit (2" spacer in front and 1" spacer in rear) installed for about a year now and I'm just not happy with the height it's provided. My rig is a daily driver that occasionally does some light/moderate wheeling, no rockcrawling or drastic angles. I am currently running 33" tires and will be upgrading to 35's sometime in the future. I'm not looking to break the bank but I want a couple more inches of height without having to do too many expensive modifications.

After doing some research I really like the Rubicon Express 2.5" BB w/ Monotube Shocks ( Rubicon Express 2.5" Budget Boost Suspension System with Monotube Shocks for 07-14 Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited JK 4 Door - Quadratec ). Everything I've read so far says that this combo should work fine but I wanted to get some specific advice before dropping $700.

Here are my questions:

1- Will these two lifts result in any negative side effects when combined (i.e. death wobble, parts damage)?
2- Will I need any additional parts to avoid possible damage down the line?
3- What will the final lift height be with both combined?
4- Would you recommend something different to add to my currently installed leveling kit?

Before you respond, I should also make it clear that I am uninteresting in chopping my fenders or spending a ton to do a full suspension lift. I'm looking to remain in the $500-700 range and welcome any and all suggestions as to how I would be best served with that amount.

Thanks!

 

I wouldn't run them together. The suspension geometry up front will suck sitting around five inches of lift. Purchase a compete 4.5" lift or piece together the parts to have correct geometry.

 

a lift kit will not cause deathwobble, it however can amplify it and make it more visible if something is already worn on the front end.

 

Yeah, that's definitely not what I'm trying to achieve. Really, I'm looking for something affordable to give me an overall 3-3.5" of lift that comes with new shocks. Any suggestions on products that you think would accomplish that?

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated.

 

That rubicon express alone may net about 3" Most decent quality lift net more than they say. Depends on your budget and what you plan to do.

 

I really do like the RE kit and would certainly be willing to just ditch the TF spacers. With just the RE kit installed would I need to address any other components, i.e. drive shaft?

 

personally id look at getting front lower arms at least also, it depends on the wheeling you do. The driveshaft will probably be fine for quite awhile even with some basic offroading. If you like the kit and it will fit your needs go for it.

 

I do like this kit, however I'm open to really anything that would work safely. I would rather do everything correctly the first time so I don't end up having to replace costly broken parts in the future. I don't do any crazy wheeling at all, I play in the snow a lot and once or twice a year I'll go up to New Hampshire and do some light/moderate trails. I never do any rock crawling or anything that causes too much serious flex. Realistically, I've never even had to remove my sway bar links on any of the trails I've been on.

 

honestly that kits probably fine for you. but depending on your budget if you found one that had lower arms that would be a plus. Generally speaking the more the kit costs the more components/better components it has. Thats where you have a to draw a fine line and get what fits your needs and budget. Id compare kits in your budget and try and get the one that offers the most decent components in thta price range.

 

Yeah, you get what you pay for seems to be a common theme when talking about suspension components. Thanks for all your help!