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2 more months till I get my lift!

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 11:45 AM
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Cool 2 more months till I get my lift!

Well like the title says, I will have my lift in two more months! I am beyond excited! Even my wife is excited! After months of research I think I have narrowed it down. What do you all think? Am I missing anything? This is simply the starting point, there will be other add-ons as time goes by and I figure out what else I need/want. This is my daily driver, I do not foresee any rock crawling in the future, mainly mud and sand and that won't be happening all the time. My hope is that this will improve the ride quality a bit and of course improve the look of my Jeep. Please feel free to chime in and give me your thoughts/opinions. Thanks!


Teraflex 2.5" spring lift with shocks

Teraflex Adjustable track bar

Pro Comp 7069 in flat black, 17x9

Wrangler Duratracs, 315/70r17


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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:02 PM
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You'll be happy with that set up.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:20 PM
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Your next investment will need to be Lower Control arms. It may be a little "flighty" on the highway until you have the caster corrected.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 01:17 PM
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If your not going to be on the rocks I would get Rancho Control Arm drop brackets. Instead of LCA.

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Cool, thanks for the suggestions. Was already thinking of control arms. I think the next think might be a tuner, thinking DiabloSport Trinity.

After that who knows, I know I am wanting some sort of side rails/steps, front and rear bumpers, Teraflex hinged carrier, lots o lights everywhere, that beautiful Tom Woods drive shaft, more decals, etc...
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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I have pretty much everything you mentioned. 2.5 TF coil with bilstein 5100 shocks. JKS adjustable track bar, the kit comes with a rear drop bracket. 315/70/17 Duratracs on 7069's. I added the TF LCA's but it was definitely tolerable without them, I would suggest to wait and drive it first. I don't do rocks because there isn't any where I am but it handles great in snow, sand and mud. You'll want a programmer or procal to adjust for the tires. All in all you will be happy with it for sure. There are pics in my profile.

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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
I have pretty much everything you mentioned. 2.5 TF coil with bilstein 5100 shocks. JKS adjustable track bar, the kit comes with a rear drop bracket. 315/70/17 Duratracs on 7069's. I added the TF LCA's but it was definitely tolerable without them, I would suggest to wait and drive it first. I don't do rocks because there isn't any where I am but it handles great in snow, sand and mud. You'll want a programmer or procal to adjust for the tires. All in all you will be happy with it for sure. There are pics in my profile.
Great Thanks! Nice Jeep btw. What made you choose the Bilstiens over the TF shocks?
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:08 PM
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No specific reason. I've had Bilsteins previously on a few trucks and was happy with them so decided to stick with them. Some say they find them stiff but I don't really notice. I went back and forth between the 5100 and the Fox 2.0's but got a good deal on the Bilsteins.
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by SpicedCrusher
No specific reason. I've had Bilsteins previously on a few trucks and was happy with them so decided to stick with them. Some say they find them stiff but I don't really notice. I went back and forth between the 5100 and the Fox 2.0's but got a good deal on the Bilsteins.

Sounds like a good enough reason... gonna have to look into that! Thanks!
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