[Notar1]

Looking to add a 2 1/2" lift to my wife's 2015 Sahara JKU she will never take offroad, she says that what my jeep is for. Originally was going to do a maxtrac 2 1/2" spacer lift, but after I ordered it they changed the picture on their website to one with less parts, even thought the description included all the parts in the old picture. When I questioned about it was told me they were updating their site, and those parts were for the 3" kit.I didn't feel comfortable buying from them and canceled my order.

I next started looking at the Rough Country coil or spacer kit, but looking at their installation say you need a exhaust spacer when its over 2" lift. I have looked at other brands to compare and I am not seeing anyone else saying to install exhaust spacers.

Has anyone else had to install the spacer on the exhaust? Its only $30 more just wondering why I am not seeing other companies saying its needed.

This is what it says on their site:

Rough Country's JK Exhaust Extensions are a crucial component to lifting new model Wranglers 2in or more. These easy to install spacers are fitted between the head-pipe and cross-pipe flanges, effectively moving the exhaust rearward toward the crossmember.

Thanks

 

[adamsesq]

Looking to add a 2 1/2" lift to my wife's 2015 Sahara JKU she will never take offroad, she says that what my jeep is for. Originally was going to do a maxtrac 2 1/2" spacer lift, but after I ordered it they changed the picture on their website to one with less parts, even thought the description included all the parts in the old picture. When I questioned about it was told me they were updating their site, and those parts were for the 3" kit.I didn't feel comfortable buying from them and canceled my order.

I next started looking at the Rough Country coil or spacer kit, but looking at their installation say you need a exhaust spacer when its over 2" lift. I have looked at other brands to compare and I am not seeing anyone else saying to install exhaust spacers.

Has anyone else had to install the spacer on the exhaust? Its only $30 more just wondering why I am not seeing other companies saying its needed.

This is what it says on their site:

Rough Country's JK Exhaust Extensions are a crucial component to lifting new model Wranglers 2in or more. These easy to install spacers are fitted between the head-pipe and cross-pipe flanges, effectively moving the exhaust rearward toward the crossmember.

Thanks

Teraflex says it's needed if you don't change the front driveline. I wheeled it easy for a day after doing Teraflex 2.5 springs PLUS leveling kit pucks and did not hit the drive shaft. But nonetheless I figured it didn't hurt to do it and it might hurt not to so I put the spacers in as preventive medicine. I was wrong about it not hurting - I hit myself in the head with a hammer pretty good while doing it...

If you don't flex it a lot you won't need it. But just once the wrong way and you could tear up the boot on the drive shaft. $40 saves $400.

 

[Notar1]

Ya makes sense it's not much money, just wondering if I buy a different brand should I still buy the RC spacer to be safe.

 

[jay14sport]

Teraflex 2 1/2" lift kit uses short shocks so they say it's not needed. For under $40, it's good insurance when you do flex or use longer shocks.

 

[Donner85]

I have the rough country spacer kit on mine and have no driveshaft issues.

Added 18/60 and sitting about 4.5" taller and still no driveshaft rubbing. Will be putting in the spacer soon though just for extra clearance.

 

[WillyD]

Here is the TF install vid. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2CQD68LHSg Showed the result of raising 2" and was about to hit.

I went with the TF spacers because they are solid, not just more exhaust pipe. And they are hefty. The rest of the jeep will rust out before these do. They list at $51, but through the vendors here you can get them cheaper https://teraflex.com/shop_items/528ffa7fead962f416e72ea8

 

[Notar1]

Thanks for the video!

 

[kjeeper10]

It depends in shock travel. I believe its 27" total shocks or with extensions.

 

[tarpon4me]

I only have a 2" lift but i'm upgrading to a longer shock for more down travel. I'm working with Rancho now to get set up with an exhaust spacer/extension and a longer front shocks.

 

[texjosh]

So, with stock shocks (no increased travel) is this necessary? I purchased the Rough Country Series II 634. This kit comes with relocation brackets for the shocks to keep the geometry similar to stock. Is a spacer kit necessary?

I'm only asking because I don't want to mess with the skid plates if I don't have to.