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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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I'm looking to buy a lift kit for my jeep. Right now its stock with 31's. It rubs a lot if I go off road I need a lift so I was wondering what would be the best lift for my jeep. If you can help I would like it a lot! Thanks
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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I'm going Rusty's 3" coils in front with Old Man Emu 2" leaf packs in rear, I only plan to run 31's.
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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Unfortunately, lift will not make your wheel wells larger.
Which lift is best for you depends on how hard you intend on wheeling, what you're willing to give up on road, and how much armor you are willing to invest in "and use".
A good 2-3 inch lift will allow your rig to go places that many would be unwilling to tackle.

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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I don't plan on doing a lot of off roading but I do plan on going every now and then and I want my jeep to be ready to go if I want to
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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Well, I can't say enough good things about Old Man Emu springs/shocks.
They are pricey, but they ride awesome(on and off road), flex silly and last forever.

EDIT.
Check "my photos" under my picture for an idea of how the 2" kit works. Pictures of the 2" lift were running stock control arms, track bar, steering.
When I went to 33's, I boosted it to 2.5" and swapped in the OME long travel shocks... along with adj. control arms/trac bar and Currie steering.

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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike H.
Well, I can't say enough good things about Old Man Emu springs/shocks.
They are pricey, but they ride awesome(on and off road), flex silly and last forever.
X2 on that, I love my OME kit.
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