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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:32 PM
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I posted not to long ago about a BDS lift. I am wanting to lift my Jeep but me and my wife just got married and things are a little rough. I have 32's and woudl like to run 35's. My wife has made it clear she thinks the ride right now is rough so I would like something to lift but rides as it does now or better...Any help? Also have to keep money in mind on this..lol
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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If money is a problem right now, why don't you try Rough Country 2.5"?

It's very good, and not expensive.
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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from what I have read the Old Man Emu lift actually makes the Jeep ride better than stock..
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Old Sep 28, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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I run the BDS 3" lift, and it rides great...better than stock. The key thing to remember is this...the biggest part of a lift that helps the quality of the ride is the shocks. Crappy shocks will give you a crappy, or stiff ride. So, maybe spend a little less on the lift, like a Budget Boost for now, and pay a little more for the better shocks. You can always upgrade your lift down the road, but if you and your wife want a better, more comfortable ride, put the better shocks on.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 04:32 AM
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Same here I am also running the 3" BDS. I love the ride it is better than stock. I have 35" MTZ's and have no regrets going BDS.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:09 AM
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Same Here! 3 inch Bds Rides like stock! Awesome Kit
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:30 AM
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I may get flamed for this one... but if ride is a concern, try a 2" BDS body life. Worse case is you won't clear the 35's and you run 33's... or throw on a set of Xenon (other other brand) high clearance flares and call it good.

But the suggestion on the Rough Country BB is also a good one. Although, I have heard people still rub with this lift and 35's. Remember it is only a 2" in the rear. Good luck.
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Old Sep 29, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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BDS 3" HERE, WAY BETTER THAN STOCK, GET IT IT WILL NOT DISSAPOINT, + LIFETIME WARRANTY FROM BDS! i HAVE DONE SOME BLACK DIAMOND TRAILS AND IT PERFORMS WELL OFF ROAD AS WELL. A LOT OF DEALER INSTALL THIS LIFT BECAUSE IT IS RELIABLE AND HIGH QUALITY.
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