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kjeeper10
This is just one setup. I recommend it all the time and many run it. I figure making a thread to link to instead of typing will save a lot of time.

Lift kit

Teraflex 2.5" coil lift without shocks or extensions why in bold ? Because without shocks or extensions, the rear frame side TB bracket is replaced with the better axle side bracket.
TeraFlex - JK 2-Door 2.5” Lift Kit

TeraFlex - JKU 4-Door 2.5” Lift Kit
Every thing is here to get you started ie. Swaybar links, bump stops, brake line brackets, etc

Shocks

Wait for it .........Rancho RS9000xl adjustable shocks. For the price can't be beat :thumb: Rancho RS999329 RS9000XL Series Front Shock Absorber for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK with 3-3.5" Lift
Rancho RS999330 RS9000XL Series Rear Shock Absorbers for 07-18 Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK with 3-3.5" Lift
Yes I know .. It says "4" of lift"
No worries .. The 29xl/30xl have a compressed length about 1" over stock (Rubi shocks)
You will have more than enough bumpstop to run these shocks. These shocks are just about perfect with a 2.5" lift

Edit 3/22/15 Rancho 5000x
I am adding Rancho 5000x shocks as a option. Cheap and the ride really well.
Rancho RS55329
Rancho RS55330

Caster correction
Any lift over 2" should have caster angle corrected. Low caster can create a flighty feel to the steering at speed.
Rancho New Geo brackets
https://www.amazon.com/Rancho-RS62103-Geometry-Correction-Bracket/dp/B01IDHBIWK
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Front lower control arms fixed or adjustable(choose brand)

2012+ only
If you're off roading with the swaybar disconnected. There's a good chance the front driveshaft might contact the exhaust crossover. Exhaust spacers move the crossover piping back adding clearance.
https://www.quadratec.com/products/16191_9203.htm

Extras
Recommended but not overly important.

Front Track bar (choose brand)
The rear is close to center with the bracket. A adjustable track bar will center up the front axle.

9/16 bolt kit
Why not ad some death wobble insurance. Heck .. All bolts should be loosened during install of the lift. A few extra minutes to swap in new bolts ... Why not :D
http://www.northridge4x4.com/northridge-4x4-jeep-jk-grade-8-hardware-kit

cool new option available
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f202/teraflex-sport-8-flex-arm-kit-1104666.html

There you have it. Post up if you have or ordered this combo. Share any Likes/dislikes/other parts added.

www.krawloff-road.com

POPULAR JK 2.5" ENTRY LEVEL LIFT BY KEN (WranglerForum.com Lift)

Looking for a great entry level lift for your JK? This kit offers a great on road and off road ride. The base of this system uses the TeraFlex 2.5" lift system with linear rate coils. Add in Rancho front correction brackets, and Rancho 9000XL shocks and you have a pretty solid setup! Plus it is...
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Oscar Mike 72
I am considering a 2.5" lift with 1.5" wheel spacers running my stock 17" wheels for which later on I would like 33" tires so i don't have to re-gear my 3.73s. Or worry about any drive shaft angles or track bar problems.
Any suggestions?
How about the Rancho 2" sport lift with 9000xl shocks?
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Oscar Mike 72 said:
I am considering a 2.5" lift with 1.5" wheel spacers running my stock 17" wheels for which later on I would like 33" tires so i don't have to re-gear my 3.73s. Or worry about any drive shaft angles or track bar problems. Any suggestions? How about the Rancho 2" sport lift with 9000xl shocks?
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The Rancho sport kit would work perfectly. There's a small rebate on it too.
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VaderJK12
Will be ordering this setup. I have the Rancho shocks already, just need to pull the trigger on the lift. I will continue to run 33s even with the 2.5" lift. It's obviously more lift than what is needed, but I just want to make sure with added bumper weight I don't sag on my stock setup with the leveling kit.
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Who remembers the Duratrac/MB72 tire and wheel combo "the combo"
Well this will be the new combo .. Lift and shocks :D
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kjeeper10 said:
Who remembers the Duratrac/MB72 tire and wheel combo "the combo"
Well this will be the new combo .. Lift and shocks :D
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"The Combo II"

The first combo was a great deal. Between rebates and forum discounts, I'm a happy camper. Even with this, sure a good amount of members have this combo but it's a small fraction of the Jeeps out there.
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VaderJK12 said:
"The Combo II" The first combo was a great deal. Between rebates and forum discounts, I'm a happy camper. Even with this, sure a good amount of members have this combo but it's a small fraction of the Jeeps out there.
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Yes it was a good deal.
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Almost the exact setup I have. I love it. I used the adjustable upper arms for castor though. and the long bilstien mono's And added a 1" spacer. My 37"km2s fit and flex nicely!
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My whole thing is I'm stuck with which spring. TF, RK, EVO?? I change my mind at least once every couple days when i read something new.
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Tmann210 said:
My whole thing is I'm stuck with which spring. TF, RK, EVO?? I change my mind at least once every couple days when i read something new.
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Depends what you want... softer? Stiffer? Geared towards highway? Or towards wheeling?
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Tmann210 said:
My whole thing is I'm stuck with which spring. TF, RK, EVO?? I change my mind at least once every couple days when i read something new.
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With TF and RK you can stay around 2.5"
EvO's only come in 3" and 4" and are taller without weight.
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qbuswell
I have the TF 2.5 coils, rancho 9000s, TF monster front track bar, TF exhaust spacers, JKS quick disconnects, and 33 duratracs with 16 procomp 7069. I love my setup and rides nice.
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qbuswell said:
I have the TF 2.5 coils, rancho 9000s, TF monster front track bar, TF exhaust spacers, JKS quick disconnects, and 33 duratracs with 16 procomp 7069. I love my setup and rides nice.
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I missed this ..thanks for the post. Glad you're enjoying the setup.
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Is there a similar RK kit with the triple rate springs which you would recommend in a similar "complete solution" package?
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TJammer said:
Is there a similar RK kit with the triple rate springs which you would recommend in a similar "complete solution" package?
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I would say this Northridge kit covers that pretty well.

Rock Krawler JK 2.5 Flex System Kit - RKJK25FS-KIT

They have even more deluxe options, but it gets $$$.

Rock Krawler JK 2.5 X Factor System Kit - RKJK25XF-KIT
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TJammer said:
Is there a similar RK kit with the triple rate springs which you would recommend in a similar "complete solution" package?
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Yes.. Last year RK offered one coil for 2 and 4 door. The 1.5's became a popular option for 2 doors. This year the kits are labeled 2 door and 4 door. The 1.5's are 2 door 2.5's also.

I was never a fan of the 5100's. River city off road sells packaged kits including Rancho 9000's.
The Stock mod is more comparable with the kit in this thread. The stock mod does not include front lowers, which gives you the option to buy the correction brackets.
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kjeeper10 said:
Yes.. Last year RK offered one coil for 2 and 4 door. The 1.5's became a popular option for 2 doors. This year the kits are labeled 2 door and 4 door. The 1.5's are 2 door 2.5's also.

I was never a fan of the 5100's. River city off road sells packaged kits including Rancho 9000's.
The Stock mod is more comparable with the kit in this thread. The stock mod does not include front lowers, which gives you the option to buy the correction brackets.
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Quite a few people do like the 5100's (that's that opinion thing again), but if we try to keep this to "popular", I agree with the Rancho's being more popular here on WF and Overland Journal agrees. :bop:

Putting it together:

Lift: RK 2.5 Stock Mod (includes front track bar)

Shock: Rancho RS9000XL (using RK's recommended lengths it would be 31's front and 30's rear which deviates from the usual 31/32 pairing, I think I would still look at the 31/32's)

Bump Stops: 2" F/R (big tires, probably 3"F and 2"R)

Geo Brackets: Rancho

Exhaust Spacers: Rugged Ridge

9/16 Bolt Kit

I'd like to personally try those springs and cycle the suspension to get a more accurate shock and bump stop recommendation. Of course, tire size is also a factor.

We have some Stock Mod builders here, maybe we'll get a chime in.

I just sold (well you know what I mean) the "popular" TF build to a family friend and we should be building it in a few weeks. She has the 285/70-17's already.
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No debate .. The RK setup is popular as well. The whole point was to put the TF setup in a thread to link to. A lot of people run this setup and is recommended almost daily.
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kjeeper10 said:
No debate .. The RK setup is popular as well. The whole point was to put the TF setup in a thread to link to. A lot of people run this setup and is recommended almost daily.
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kjeeper10 said:
This is just one setup. I recommend it all the time and many run it. I figure making a thread to link to instead of typing will save a lot of time.

Lift kit

Teraflex 2.5" coil lift without shocks or extensions why in bold ? Because without shocks or extensions, the rear frame side TB bracket is replaced with the better axle side bracket.
| TeraFlex Suspensions
Every thing is here to get you started ie. Swaybar links, bump stops, brake line brackets, etc

Shocks

Wait for it .........Rancho RS9000xl adjustable shocks. For the price can't be beat :thumb:
Rancho RS999329 - Rancho RS9000XL Series Front Shock Absorber for 07-15 Jeep® Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK with 4" Lift - Quadratec
Rancho RS999330 - Rancho RS9000XL Series Rear Shock Absorbers for 07-15 Jeep® Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK with 4" Lift - Quadratec
Yes I know .. It says "4" of lift"
No worries .. The 29xl/30xl have a compressed length about 1" over stock (Rubi shocks)
You will have more than enough bumpstop to run these shocks. These shocks are just about perfect with a 2.5" lift

Caster correction
Any lift over 2" should have caster angle corrected.
Geo brackets
Rancho RS6250B Control Arm correction Bracket - Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E3ST5QA/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_5O1-ub11Z8M3G
Front lower control arms (choose)

2012+ only
If you're off roading with the swaybar disconnected. There's a good chance the front driveshaft might contact the exhaust crossover. Exhaust spacers move the crossover piping back adding clearance.
Teraflex 2610000 - Teraflex Exhaust Spacer Kit for 12-15 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK with 3.6L - Quadratec

Extras
Recommended but not overly important.

Front Track bar (choose)
The rear is close to center with the bracket. A adjustable track bar will center up the front axle.

9/16 bolt kit
Why not ad some death wobble insurance. Heck .. All bolts should be loosened during install of the lift. A few extra minutes to swap in new bolts ... Why not :D
Northridge 4X4 Jeep JK Grade 8 Hardware kit - GRADE8

cool new option available
http://www.wranglerforum.com/f202/teraflex-sport-8-flex-arm-kit-1104666.html

There you have it. Post up if you have or ordered this combo. Share any Likes/dislikes/other parts added.
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Back on the "popular" TF 2.5 lift recommendation.

It sounds like we should add the new RS5000X as a value option in the shock category. They are getting good reviews.

Rancho RS55329
Rancho RS55330
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First of all I would like to say I'm loving the forum, I have owned a jeep of some kind since 1978 when I bought my new 79 CJ5, kept it until 1982 when I fell in love with the CJ-8 Scrambler which I bought with 6 miles on the odometer and which I still own (will most likely be buried in it) other Jeeps have come and gone, so I am not new to Jeep ownership but two weeks ago I purchased a 2015 JK rubicon unlimited Hard rock edition. Needless to say the suspension on the Rubicon is a total different critter than my CJ, so I have been trying to wade through all the different options and it is a bit over whelming, but I have settled on a lift of 2.5" since all I want to run is 35s on tire size. The Jeep will be more of a family off-roader seeing mild to moderate trails (I will save the hard core trails for the Scrambler). I am trying to take advantage of the forum's members experience (something I didn't have back when I bought my other Jeeps, since there was no internet, yes I come from a time of no computers,no internet and only three TV stations if you were lucky, and I had a few questions about the recommended setup.
1. When you say lower control arms (choose) do you mean adjustable control arms?
2. You suggest an adjustable front track bar, would it be advantageous to also purchase an adjustable rear track bar?
3. This is not related to the suspension but thought you could offer some insight. My Jeep came with the Rubicon 10th anniversary wheels which are very nice looking but are only 7.5" in width, would a 35X12.50 tire work on this wheel, I realize that I would have to use wheel spacers.
Thank you for your help.
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