ericfx1984
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why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
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why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
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VAhasnoWAVES
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
does it list those parts or is that what you gained? i dont see a 2" kit on their site.
if your jeep is level now, i would suspect that your rear springs were in much better condition than the front before the install and you had some pretty good rake before too. if im 100% wrong, then im out of ideas. lol.
does it list those parts or is that what you gained? i dont see a 2" kit on their site.
if your jeep is level now, i would suspect that your rear springs were in much better condition than the front before the install and you had some pretty good rake before too. if im 100% wrong, then im out of ideas. lol.
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ericfx1984
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
ooops I meant the 3" kit lifts 2" in the rear and 3" in the front
ooops I meant the 3" kit lifts 2" in the rear and 3" in the front
94xjstud
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
Did you use the Add a leaf? You probably had sagging leafs and the add a leaf could only lift it so much.
Did you use the Add a leaf? You probably had sagging leafs and the add a leaf could only lift it so much.
ericfx1984
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
no... the guy at rough country claims they do this to 'even out the ride'
no... the guy at rough country claims they do this to 'even out the ride'
new-xj
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
Thats the kit I'm installing now... I was afraid it would do this. Now I'm contemplating retaining my lift blocks the prev. owner had on it.
Thats the kit I'm installing now... I was afraid it would do this. Now I'm contemplating retaining my lift blocks the prev. owner had on it.
Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
Please don't use the lift blocks. You will ruin your new springs. Just go with some lift shackles or better yet get some HDoffroad shackle relocation brackets. The RC springs are stiff and these will give you a little lift and soften up the ride.
Please don't use the lift blocks. You will ruin your new springs. Just go with some lift shackles or better yet get some HDoffroad shackle relocation brackets. The RC springs are stiff and these will give you a little lift and soften up the ride.
boss hoss
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
agreed with bdiddy, i just did it on my 4.5in kit, i used rear main, it works.
agreed with bdiddy, i just did it on my 4.5in kit, i used rear main, it works.
bigalpha
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
if your changing the springs front and rear there should be nothing to even out, i could see the rear not getting 3" with an AAL and sagged stock leafs but not a full pack
who did you talk to at RC?
did you take before and after measurements (hub to lower flair)?
if your changing the springs front and rear there should be nothing to even out, i could see the rear not getting 3" with an AAL and sagged stock leafs but not a full pack
who did you talk to at RC?
did you take before and after measurements (hub to lower flair)?
ericfx1984
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
here is what I am talking about
http://4wdtruck.com/jeepparts/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19559
here is what I am talking about
http://4wdtruck.com/jeepparts/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=19559
Darky
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
Probably for levelling. If the vehicle naturally sits tail high, they may lift the front higher so both are at the same height.
Or maybe the site is just listing what they have seen or heard reported about actual lift heights. Or maybe the site is wrong. You are reading a 3rd part description.
Probably for levelling. If the vehicle naturally sits tail high, they may lift the front higher so both are at the same height.
Or maybe the site is just listing what they have seen or heard reported about actual lift heights. Or maybe the site is wrong. You are reading a 3rd part description.
94xjstud
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
It is because of the add-a-leaf. If you want 3" in the rear (ha ha ha) go with a full leaf pack and be done with it
It is because of the add-a-leaf. If you want 3" in the rear (ha ha ha) go with a full leaf pack and be done with it
1 tuff mj
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
many lift kits are this way.it is done to level the truck.
many lift kits are this way.it is done to level the truck.
ericfx1984
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
right... that is just one example of what I found...
I actually have a full leaf kit myself... according to a guy I talked to @ ROUGH COUNTRY, they do this to level out the truck
personally I think if they sell a 3" kit it should be 3" front and rear... if is is less in the front or the rear it should be called a 'leveling lift kit'
and as for this being an issue with using an AAL in the rear, not really an issue, if your rear springs are in good shape then a proper AAL can add 3" if it is made to do so
right... that is just one example of what I found...
I actually have a full leaf kit myself... according to a guy I talked to @ ROUGH COUNTRY, they do this to level out the truck
personally I think if they sell a 3" kit it should be 3" front and rear... if is is less in the front or the rear it should be called a 'leveling lift kit'
and as for this being an issue with using an AAL in the rear, not really an issue, if your rear springs are in good shape then a proper AAL can add 3" if it is made to do so
Darky
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
So, it sounds like you have your answer. From Rough Country, it lifts 3"/2" to make it level after the lift. If you absolutely need the extra inch out back, buy a longer shackle, it'll help you flex anyways.
So, it sounds like you have your answer. From Rough Country, it lifts 3"/2" to make it level after the lift. If you absolutely need the extra inch out back, buy a longer shackle, it'll help you flex anyways.
ericfx1984
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
I think that is what I will do, might relocate the shackle mount to
I think that is what I will do, might relocate the shackle mount to
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macsxj01
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
what did you end up going with? i bought the same RC lift kit (with the full leaf springs) like a year ago but didn't really mind until now. I've heard getting a new leaf spring set would be a good idea, but shackles sound like they could be a simpler cheaper option
what did you end up going with? i bought the same RC lift kit (with the full leaf springs) like a year ago but didn't really mind until now. I've heard getting a new leaf spring set would be a good idea, but shackles sound like they could be a simpler cheaper option
ericfx1984
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Re: why does a rough country 2" lift kit lift the from 3" and the rear 2"?
wow , back from the grave...
well I ended up front at 3" exactly and just over 3" in the rear
wow , back from the grave...
well I ended up front at 3" exactly and just over 3" in the rear
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