Opinions on this lift?

rallykid · February 18, 2009, 07:14:14 PM

I was looking at going with a 2 inch spacer lift and some decent shocks which was going to run me about $230. I found the rough country 2.5 inch coils with 2.2 shocks for $270. Any thoughts on this or would I be better off going with spacers? Also is there anything I am going to need that is not included here?

http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_tj_2.html

Obviously a suspension lift is generally better but if this is a crappy product then I would rather go with the spacers for now and if I decide to go up more then purchase a better lift down the road.

Nosilla · February 18, 2009, 07:47:26 PM

everything you need is there.

4x4x4JK · February 18, 2009, 10:06:38 PM

I have heard good things about this kit made for the JK.

You may also want to take a look at Zone Off Road to see what they have available. They are a division of BDS but priced much lower. All of their stuff is made in Michigan also.

rallykid · February 18, 2009, 10:08:24 PM

Thanks. I wasn't sure if there is anything else I should be adding to avoid problems.

I think I got the wife to agree. I have been bumping up 1/4" at a time. First it was the 1 3/4 spacers which I had to talk her into, then 2 inch, then 2 1/4 so when I mentioned the 2 1/2 and all she asked was price. ::woot::

Probably shouldn't mention the 1 inch bodylift that is coming later until after I get this one installed........ :mrgreen:

Neil, I see a lot of pizza, beer and an annoying guy with a black LJ in your future. :mrgreen:

rallykid · February 18, 2009, 10:11:40 PM

Quote from: "4x4x4JK"I have heard good things about this kit made for the JK.

You may also want to take a look at Zone Off Road to see what they have available. They are a division of BDS but priced much lower. All of their stuff is made in Michigan also.

Thanks, I checked them out but nothing in a 2 1/2". Their 3 inch is $190 more than the 2 1/2 from RC. $190 for a half inch difference is a lot and the wallet just can't take it right now with all of the other stuff I have planned.

4x4x4JK · February 18, 2009, 10:52:24 PM

Quote from: "rallykid"Thanks, I checked them out but nothing in a 2 1/2". Their 3 inch is $190 more than the 2 1/2 from RC. $190 for a half inch difference is a lot and the wallet just can't take it right now with all of the other stuff I have planned.

I'd pay $190 for an extra 1/2". Oh you were talking about the lift.... ::ouch:: ::trout:: :lol:

Paul Hittie · February 19, 2009, 08:45:04 AM

I think if I were doing it over again I would not buy BDS springs - they have a great reputation, great warranty, great customer service, MI-based operations, and very stiff spring rates compared to many others. My butt votes for something softer next time.

Nosilla · February 19, 2009, 08:51:02 AM

I have heard good things about there coils. Maybe there leafs are stiff though.

And the shocks i have that are BDS i really like.

Paul Hittie · February 19, 2009, 08:02:51 PM

Actually, my BDS leafs for the YJ were fantastic - rode like a Cadillac. The stiff springs I was referring to were the coils.

Are we anywhere near the original topic, I lost track somewhere? Sorry ::trout::

Nosilla · February 19, 2009, 08:32:01 PM

Isn't that normal to get off track? ::trout::

rallykid · February 20, 2009, 12:12:27 AM

Quote from: "Nosilla"Isn't that normal to get off track? ::trout::

No, we are all a very focused group and address the task and question at hand. Now back to the topic, which one, pie or cake? Wait......what? :?

Nosilla · February 20, 2009, 07:42:47 AM

Pie.

4x4x4JK · February 20, 2009, 09:22:39 AM

Cake...Chocolate...BDS...Rough Country...Huh?

jeepfan1974 · February 22, 2009, 02:47:22 PM

mmmm sprinkles

rallykid · February 22, 2009, 04:43:34 PM