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Changing from rk 2.5 x factor to 3.5 x factor questions.

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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 12:36 PM
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Vehical 2013 Jku rubicon 35s bushwakers. Heavy with ar or and bumpers winch so on.

I have old spring. Is the 3 rate springs a big differance or just a little nice no biggy.

Reason I am looking to upgrade is good deals now and I want to put on drag link flip kit on artec high truss mount. I am only getting heavier as time goes on. Plan is expedition rig.

Will I see a noticeable change in ride? Good or bad? Bad meaning raising center of gravity.

Will I need anything else for install. I have all arms brake lines and the tear spring wedges. Will it effect the stock drive shaft or anything else I should consider? Thanks. In advance.
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Old Nov 30, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Didn't think about shocks. Have fox 2.0. How can I check to see if they are long enough with out adding additional bump stop. Running 2 inch bump now.
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Old Dec 1, 2014 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Learo2000GT
Vehical 2013 Jku rubicon 35s bushwakers. Heavy with ar or and bumpers winch so on.

I have old spring. Is the 3 rate springs a big differance or just a little nice no biggy.

Reason I am looking to upgrade is good deals now and I want to put on drag link flip kit on artec high truss mount. I am only getting heavier as time goes on. Plan is expedition rig.

Will I see a noticeable change in ride? Good or bad? Bad meaning raising center of gravity.

Will I need anything else for install. I have all arms brake lines and the tear spring wedges. Will it effect the stock drive shaft or anything else I should consider? Thanks. In advance.
The triple rate coils in the rear are going to be much different but the front progressive rates you have now and the new triple rate will not be as noticeable of a difference. The 3.5" coils will literally sit you up 1" more thats about all other then switching from the old style to the new triple rates. Check our website under the 2 kits you are questioning and look at the shock length recommendations we have to see if your shocks will be ok. You will need to readjust your arms and track bars to the new lift height that is one thing for sure.

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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 07:17 AM
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Thanks for the info.
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