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Mactrac lift and Bilstien shocks

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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 07:57 AM
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Anyone hear of Maxtrac? Here is the kit I am getting. Thoughts?
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Never heard of them.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 03:39 PM
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I wouldn't be the guinea pig. They do mostly IFS trucks. Even companies making lifts for the JKs for years are still working to improve the design. JKs are unique in the vast range of curb weights. It takes some solid engineering to make coils that work on a 4500lb JK and a 6500lb JK. Not to mention taking into consideration all the other suspension mods a customer may do in the future.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 03:57 PM
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So I should do away with the springs and buy some better ones? I am pretty new to jeeps but I read the bilstein shocks are pretty good. What else am I missing that I should know about the shocks and/or springs?
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 04:17 PM
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You should look at a lift from a known manufacturer of JK lifts. I'd also say Bilstein is not a great shock for JKs. Lots of better choices.

If you're not looking to spend much, look at a budget boost.
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by steb4680
So I should do away with the springs and buy some better ones?
This kinda sounds like you already bought this lift? Why not just go ahead and install it and see what you think? Then write a review...
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 02:34 AM
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Rancho makes a 2" kit with front coils and 9000 shocks for $400 ish.
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Old Jul 20, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
This kinda sounds like you already bought this lift? Why not just go ahead and install it and see what you think? Then write a review...
I did buy it, wish I would have asked here first. Will do in the future. What about Rock Armor accessories?
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 03:11 AM
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Never heard about that lift before. Please post a short review next time.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 03:57 AM
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We will see how it performs after installation and alignment.

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