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Lift or No Lift

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#1 ·
Hello. I have been contemplating lifting my JK. Only around 2" I think. Driven mostly on the street so I don't want to lose the comfort. If I jacked it up by the frame until I gained 2 more inched between the tire and wheel well (fender) would this give me a good idea of what the finished product would look like? Attached a photo for opinions. General Tires on 18" stock rims.

Thanks a bunch.

 

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#2 ·
I did the rancho sport 2 " lift to remove the rake stock jeeps have on the front end. Perfectly level and the 9000 shocks are a huge advancement. Maybe something to consider especially with their annual shocktober 4 for the price of three sale coming up.
 
#3 ·
It will give you an "idea" of what it could look like but not exact. Don't forget when you go to a bigger tire it will also raise your jk some. Also I have experienced that a 2" lift kit could end up being higher then that. There is a thread called newbies guid to lifting check it out a lot of good info
 
#4 ·
Look at the picture threads. There is every possible combination of lift, tires, door and colors know to humanity. The biggest impact of a 2" lift is getting rid of the rake. That changes the look and attitude of the JK more than anything.
 
#5 ·
Thanks for the replies. I will browse the forum and see what I can find. Will also take a look at the Rancho Sport Lift. We are going to start towing a very small pop up with the JK so this may help. It already has a tow package. Figure I can't pull too much as it is a 2 door.
Again, thanks.
 
#10 ·
If you take a look at some of the 2" Lift Kits on our site you'll see a bunch of customer submitted images as well as reviews to help you make a decision on how much lift to go with. Let me know if you have any questions or if you'd like a quote!

-Ryan
 
#13 ·
Think I may go with the Rancho Sport Lift. Seems easy to install and should put the Jeep right where I need.

Thats the route I plan on going myself . Im looking to do it now but Ive read that they normally have a sale in October , so I guess that Ill wait till then.
 
#14 ·
There was a thread a couple days ago... Rancho verified they are on track to have the Shocktober sale September/October.
 
#18 ·
Ob1, I found the one from last year and your right it started on September ..Nothing 4 this year .

hilto , let me know how that works out .

Thanks.
 
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#23 ·
Thanks for the info. Didn't know that. Why is yours lifted?
I have already replaced the stock taillights having to cut into the body, drilled holes into the grill to install a custom made grill guard using screen and stainless carriage bolts. Don't plan on selling it any time soon. You do see customized and lifted Jeeps bringing a premium if done right. It all in looks and performance.
 
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Pretty well considering I did it alone, with a floor jack and no air tools. Spent most of the time looking for tools. Second time would be much quicker. Maybe 6 hours total not including lunch break. Did the front one day back the next. Back was much quicker.
 
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