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Lift from shocks and springs only?

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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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I'm looking to get a couple inches of lift and just curious if that is possible with only getting shocks springs and of course longer bump stops.

The kits I look at include more parts and I'm just wondering if it's needed for only 2 inches. I'm running 33x12.5 inch tires if that matters.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 07:32 AM
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You can also (if you want) use a spacer with your stock springs and if need be an adapter for your stock shocks.
A lot of people like our 2" SPORT system that gets you new shocks, springs up front and a spacer for the rear along with the other needed parts.

Originally Posted by chairokey
I'm looking to get a couple inches of lift and just curious if that is possible with only getting shocks springs and of course longer bump stops.

The kits I look at include more parts and I'm just wondering if it's needed for only 2 inches. I'm running 33x12.5 inch tires if that matters.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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Brake line extensions. And rear track bar bracket. If you want it done rright the first time, you might want to consider a budget boost at the least. The "extra " parts are needed for it to be done right.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by chairokey
The kits I look at include more parts and I'm just wondering if it's needed for only 2 inches.
Why do the kits include those parts? Might be a good idea to figure out what they actually do, so that you can decide how needed they are. (the Thoughts On Lifts thread stuck to the top of this modified area gives some info)

But,
As you lift, both axles shift to one side. Do you care about re-centering?
The brake lines will be stretched. Planning to make extensions? Disconnect from the frame?
The caster will be lower, causing flightier steering. Will it be enough to bother you?
The swaybars will be angled down due to the short links. Are the shocks long enough to allow the swaybar to invert on articulation, or while on a lift at the shop?
Whatever else I forgot.

2" isn't much lift, just a few things to look in to so that you can make a more informed decision.
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Why do the kits include those parts? Might be a good idea to figure out what they actually do, so that you can decide how needed they are. (the Thoughts On Lifts thread stuck to the top of this modified area gives some info) But, As you lift, both axles shift to one side. Do you care about re-centering? The brake lines will be stretched. Planning to make extensions? Disconnect from the frame? The caster will be lower, causing flightier steering. Will it be enough to bother you? The swaybars will be angled down due to the short links. Are the shocks long enough to allow the swaybar to invert on articulation, or while on a lift at the shop? Whatever else I forgot. 2" isn't much lift, just a few things to look in to so that you can make a more informed decision.
Thank you this was the perfect response and answered all the questions I was about to a lol. The only other thing I need to know is will my jeep look dumb with 33's, trimmed fenders and 2 inches of lift??
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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 12:45 PM
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you'll have to look a bit to find the right combination, but here is an 80-something page thread of pics of 33's.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...your-33s-9979/

And remember that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all answer to your lift components question(s). At 2", many people add nothing but the height and are fine with it. Others hate knowing that the axles are off-center. Some may have added long-travel shocks, and definitely need to worry about the brakelines and the angled swaybars. While for people still running stock shocks, this may not be a concern. It's all about learning what the various components do, and when you might want them for your particular build.

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Old Jul 11, 2014 | 02:34 PM
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Look at your stock spring # the last 2 #' s range from 14-19 on the front and 54-60 on the rear. The 19, 60's are the tallest and stiff factory coil. On my 08 with 108k miles on it had 14-54 and I replaced them with '14 18-59 , that got me 1.5 of additional lift on my rig. Now each jeep will be diff according to diff options they have. I.e hardtop , max tow ect. The nice thing was I bought the spring and rubicon stocks which I don't need for $50 with 200 miles on them
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