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Leveling Kit Or Coil Lift?

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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I was just wondering what peoples opinions are on either or......I have heard leveling kits are the way to go....I am looking for the easiest and cheapest wasy to go on my JK

And would like the option of removing it easily iF i Would need to...



I am also going to be running 33s

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:08 PM
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That would be a TeraFlex #1155200 Leveling kit http://www.teraflex.biz/products/jk-...eling-kit.html
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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I like the Teraflex leveling kit but I like the Teraflex Budget Boost better.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Ride_My_Jeep
I was just wondering what peoples opinions are on either or......I have heard leveling kits are the way to go....I am looking for the easiest and cheapest wasy to go on my JK

And would like the option of removing it easily iF i Would need to...



I am also going to be running 33s
Based upon what you said above, I'd say the TF leveling kit or Budget Boost is the way to go....

- cheaper
- easier to remove back to stock
- sits well with 33's

You're not going to be uninstalling a coil lift as easily or want to....however it will leave you more prepared for those 35's and bumpers you don't know you want yet but will down the road.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 01:42 PM
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Just put the leveling kit on today. Very happy with it so far.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 03:34 PM
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Dude, i've told you leveling kit with qd's and possibly some nice shocks down the road and you have a perfectly capable machine .
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 03:40 PM
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Cheapest alternative (notice "Cheapest", not best ) would be a 1" Body Lift that should clear 33s with no problem. Easy install, easy off if you need to return to stock.

That said, the better option (if you don't plan on going anything bigger than 33s) would be to do the TeraFlex Leveling Kit. More expensive than a body lift, but you'll like the outcome a LOT better.

An even better option would the TeraFlex 2.5" Coil Lift which will allow you to go to larger tires in the future.
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Ride_My_Jeep
... And would like the option of removing it easily iF i Would need to...
My 2.5" BB came out very easily when I did the job right (for me, maybe not for you) and upgraded to a TF 2.5" coil lift.

Seriously, a BB is a pretty easy install and removal--one man job in a couple hours if need be. Looks nice with 33s (this is before the coil lift):

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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Joisey
Dude, i've told you leveling kit with qd's and possibly some nice shocks down the road and you have a perfectly capable machine .
I know I know buddy....me and Jarad were just kicking thhat e idea around today talking about what he did and other options available
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Old Aug 24, 2010 | 09:03 PM
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You'd probably be fine with a leveling kit if you don't plan on adding much else. If you're gonna add bumpers and a winch, go with a coil lift. They'll support it better. I just got a 2.5" Teraflex coil lift but I haven't installed it yet. Turns out I need wheel spacers. Come on, Christmas!
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