Hello all, i'm looking for mild lift kit for my 2016 JK. I want to upgrade to 33's and I'm thinking 2-2.5" of lift is all I will need. I would like to stick with just shocks and springs to level the ride out and was eyeing a package from Rancho. I don't see many reviews for this package so I'm open to other ideas???? I won't be doing rock crawling, but have plenty of sand dunes and trails to travel in New Mexico. I would like to not have to adjust the geometry or change the stock wheels. I love the look of the Wrangler Unlimited Freedom package. I've looked around so much I'm over stimulated with options so would like to hear real success stories from this forum. Thank you!
Opinions on Rancho 2.5 lift?
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J SWIL
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I put a 2.5" Teraflex suspension lift on mine and am pretty pleased so far. It was a fairly straightforward install. I was just looking for a little bit of a hike and wanted to level the front end. These tires are 255/75/17 which if aren't stock size, would be pretty close. Waiting on my wheels now and new 295's. One word of caution on the Tereflex lift and others may be the same, don't have experience with others, they recommend wheel spacers with stock rims because the front tires can rub the new sway bar links. If upgrading wheels they recommend a backspacing of 4.5" and I think the stock wheels are 6.2".
Stargate Fox
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I have the rancho 2 inch progressive lift with the 5000s shocks. I have a 08 jk and the install was easy. New springs and shocks. I have also installed the rancho front and rear adjustable track bar. I gained 2.5 inches in the front and 2 inches in the back. Nice and level still after 5000 miles.
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They offer a 2.5" lift, are a very reputable company, and my guess is they'd hook you up
They offer a 2.5" lift, are a very reputable company, and my guess is they'd hook you up
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Clayton Off Road
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If you're looking for a more entry-level option that comes with everything you need in order to properly lift your vehicle and maintain proper suspension geometry and angles, definitely check out our Ride Right+ kit! I know you said you'd rather not get into geometry, so this kit keeps it to the very minimum necessary in order to keep your vehicle driving and riding nicely even after the additional height from a lift kit. Our 2.5" kit would work perfectly with 33" tires, and the Ride Right kit uses our Giiro bushings which are 100% maintenance-free, dual durometer rubber bushings that help to soak up road noise and vibrations for a smooth and comfortable daily driver, while also providing all of the flex and misalignment necessary for off-roading! Feel free to check it out on our website and if you have any questions even just about suspension in general, I'd be happy to talk! And forum member discounts are available as well of course
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You need to have adjustable track bars so that when it's lifted you can center the axle back under the Jeep.
Hello and thank you for the information. If I want to keep the stock wheels, do I need spacers for this kit?If you're looking for a more entry-level option that comes with everything you need in order to properly lift your vehicle and maintain proper suspension geometry and angles, definitely check out our Ride Right+ kit! I know you said you'd rather not get into geometry, so this kit keeps it to the very minimum necessary in order to keep your vehicle driving and riding nicely even after the additional height from a lift kit. Our 2.5" kit would work perfectly with 33" tires, and the Ride Right kit uses our Giiro bushings which are 100% maintenance-free, dual durometer rubber bushings that help to soak up road noise and vibrations for a smooth and comfortable daily driver, while also providing all of the flex and misalignment necessary for off-roading! Feel free to check it out on our website and if you have any questions even just about suspension in general, I'd be happy to talk! And forum member discounts are available as well of course
Jeep Wrangler 2.5" Ride Right+ Lift Kit 2007-2018, JK 4 Door
Elevate your Jeep Wrangler's performance and presence on and off road with the Clayton Off Road Jeep Wrangler 2.5 Inch Ride Right+ Lift Kit for the 2007-2018 JK 4 Door models. This premium lift kit is meticulously designed to cater to the adventurous spirit of Jeep owners, enhancing both the...
You shouldn't need spacers for stock wheels and tires. If they don't rub now they won't rub with a lift.
Clayton Off Road
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Just like @BLACKJKU stated if you plan on running your factory wheels and tires you won't need any spacers, but if you plan on upgrading to bigger wider wheels such as a 12.5 or 13.5" wide tire then you will need some sort of wheel spacer in order to run the factory wheels or get a new set of wheels with a backspacing of 4.5 to 4.75". A common misconception is that lift kits create the need for additional backspacing or wheel spacers but it really just comes down to the fact that most people lifting their vehicle want wider tires as well, which is where the problem of the tires rubbing on control arms comes from! Hope this helps
lphernan
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With the new BFG KO2’s I only get a little rubbing against the left sway bar at full right turn lock. No rub at full left turn lock. How much spacer would you recommend? Could 1.25” work or would I need 1.5”?Just like @BLACKJKU stated if you plan on running your factory wheels and tires you won't need any spacers, but if you plan on upgrading to bigger wider wheels such as a 12.5 or 13.5" wide tire then you will need some sort of wheel spacer in order to run the factory wheels or get a new set of wheels with a backspacing of 4.5 to 4.75". A common misconception is that lift kits create the need for additional backspacing or wheel spacers but it really just comes down to the fact that most people lifting their vehicle want wider tires as well, which is where the problem of the tires rubbing on control arms comes from! Hope this helps
I don't remember if these axles have the full turn adjustable stops or not but if they do then just adjust the right side. If no adjustable stops then the 1.25's would be enough.
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Hooperdog
JK Enthusiast
Did the same lift with 285's but I added the geometry drop brkts on the frt lwr control arms... drives perfect.