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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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My current setup is Skyjacker 2" bb with 33's. Thinking of changing out the spacers for the 2.5 coils to gain a little height and improve the ride. Does anyones Skyjacker 2.5" lift measure more than 2.5"? I wonder if im better off going with a 3" lift but I am fine with my 33's for now. Thanks
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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I don't know if this helps but my 2.5" is really a 3.25". It is the 2.5" coils for an unlimited on a two door. The ride is great and if my tires would ever get here I'm going to put 35's on.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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i have a 2 door x and had the 2"bb as well and upgraded
i asked my 4x4 shop for the 3
' springs and when it came it said 2.5-3.5 which means you get less lift on a 4dr. and more on a 2 dr.
i gotta tell you though when i was done installing the lift i saw such a huge difference in height i thought i would'nt be able to get it out of the garage. usually my cb antannae hits the garage door but now the jeep ant. hits the door, my only midtake was i forgor to measure b4 and after, and you will definitly b able to fit 35's no prob. i have 33's and they looked big with the BB, but now they look small and theres a lotta space in that wheel well.you'll be happy. but dont be surprised if you get red springs for the front and black for the back but not to worry they are just phasing out the red and going all black now. i have the red and black, but the ride is really good.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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4wd.com is having a sale until the 27th so the Skyjacker 2.5" would be $283.00. I don't need to by shocks as Im already using the ones needed with my current lift. Im hoping to gain atleast .5" and would like 3/4" or even 1" but I do have a 4door with hardtop. We will see. Im still trying to decide if its worth it or if I should try another size lift or brand.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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i can say i got 5" out of my 4" skyjacker kit. it really hasn t settled at all either.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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I installed the 2.5" skyjacker on my 4 door with a soft top and got closer to 3.25" the ride is great I however have the MX6 shocks and love them.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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5 inch lift on 2dr, spot on 5. Says the same lift on the 4dr is 4.5 inch.
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 07:41 PM
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I just replaced my BB with the 2.5" springs and got more height than I expected. The ride is definitely different, but love it so far.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by greasemonkey85
i can say i got 5" out of my 4" skyjacker kit. it really hasn t settled at all either.
How do you like the 4'' skyjacker lift? im looking to put it on my new 09 Rubicon 4dr with a 1'' body lift to clear 37'' tires. Did you have to do any drive shaft adjustments?
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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I have the 4" with 35s and NO issues. Will clear 37s with 1" BL.
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