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Need lift advise.Your opinion on rubicon express 2.5 lift with fox 2.0 shocks ?

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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:26 PM
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Default Need lift advise.Your opinion on rubicon express 2.5 lift with fox 2.0 shocks ?

So I'm finally going to lift my 09 jku but I'm not sure on the set up that I have decided on. So I need your help. I haven leaning more on the rubicon express lift 2.5 (without control arms) basic lift with fox 2.0 shocks. Any of you running this set up? If you are how do you like it ? Anyone had issues with rubicon express? I have consider teraflex 2.5 lift kit also but it's going to run me about $140 more. Will I really notice the difference between the rubicon express and Tera flex springs ?

If I run the rubicon express lift with the extra $100 s i can buy a quick disconnect .

Help me out guys I'm planning on doing this by the end of this week.

I have tried using the search button but no info on rubicon express with fox 2.0
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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Man ! I hope this gets some experience & advise ! Considering the exact same thing ! Wondering if this lift runs a lil higher or lower & how it's acceptable to added weight with bumpers & rockers
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Old Jan 7, 2014 | 07:57 PM
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Search for just the Rubi express coils to see what people think of them. Look at the TF coil reviews too, figure out where people go after those two manufacturers when they sag after a year.


The Fox shocks should have decent reviews though.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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I would look into something other then a Rubicon Express lift unless you are just doing a budget boost.
I would recommend the Old Man Emu 2" coils in a no load rate with their nitro sport shocks and some jks quicker disconnects for a good quality entry lift that has a good ride.

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 05:53 AM
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What 2.5 coil lift would you recommend ?
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JackDANJK22
What 2.5 coil lift would you recommend ?
I am going to assume he is talking about rock krawler....based off lots of research and just looking around, I haven't seen too many bad things said about rock krawler, if any.

I currently have a teraflex that I like a lot! We will see how I like it in another 1/2 a year.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:04 AM
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My recommendation is above.

I have never recommended rock krawler to anyone, I am not sure how you came to that conclusion, and I would not run a Teraflex lift.

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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
My recommendation is above. I have never recommended rock krawler to anyone and I would not run a Teraflex lift.
I didn't see your recommendation up there. I was basing my assumption off Karls post.

I have also heard many many many good things about Old Man EMU.
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I would look into something other then a Rubicon Express lift unless you are just doing a budget boost. I would recommend the Old Man Emu 2" coils in a no load rate with their nitro sport shocks and some jks quicker disconnects for a good quality entry lift that has a good ride.
I'm sorry I didn't see this & spoke too soon ! Apologize ! I've read many things from you dirt man & really value your opinion & advise ! I
I'll research the old man emu ...
Given that they are only 2' are they acceptable to sagging ? With aftermarket bumpers ? I don't want to just buy a lift to in the long run equal back out to stock. sorry I'm such a newb !
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Old Jan 8, 2014 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
My recommendation is above. I have never recommended rock krawler to anyone, I am not sure how you came to that conclusion, and I would not run a Teraflex lift.
Why would you not run teraflex? And why don't u recommend rubicon express?
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