Budget or Economy 2.5 lift

Old Dude

New member

• Aug 11, 2012

• #1

Can anyone recommend a good budget/economy 2.5 lift for my ’08 JK Unlimited Sahara? A 2.5 is about all I can lift my JK due to my being older and stiffer than I once was. Don’t want to change shocks just yet, so I will need shock extensions, but I do need the lift. I just purchased 5 18X9 with 4.5 offset Dick Cepek DC 1’s in near new condition. My tire choice will be BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 305/60R18 and should keep the height to something I can negotiate and work well at the beach. Any help would be very much appreciated.

 

Sharkey

Word Ninja

• Aug 11, 2012

• #2

You may just want to run a leveling kit.

 

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BigRedRubicon

New member

• Aug 12, 2012

• #3

Sharkey said:

You may just want to run a leveling kit.

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X2 I just installed the Teraflex leveling kit and Spidertrax 1.5" spacers and kept my stock Rubicon wheels and tires. Made a big difference.

 

Robar

The Enforcer

• Aug 12, 2012

• #4

The EVO 1.5” HD Leveling Kit works well. Adds nice riding springs in front an 3/4" spacers in the rear. I'm using the stock shocks right now and no problems.

 

ichthus

New member

• Aug 12, 2012

• #5

I'm considering the new line of JKS 2.5" lifts...3 options to fit your budget.

Lifting that 08 is easy, but be on the lookout for death wobble. I used a JKS adjustable track bar and Bilstein 5100 steering stabilizer to keep the front axle riding smooth on our 08's. Not every Jeep will experience it, but it can be a PITA and surprising the first time...

 

RockyJk

Active Member

• Aug 12, 2012

• #6

i have a bds 2 inch level kit if ur interested

 

Old Dude

New member

• Aug 13, 2012

• #7

Thanks guys! Looks like I have some shopping to do. Would love to have my JK look and perform like some of the rigs on the Forum. :thumb: