2" BB... What parts do I need?
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2" BB... What parts do I need?
So I've heard the 2 inch BB lift is really cheap, gives me 2" ground clearance and I could fit 30's comfortalby, right?
What I really want to know is what parts are nessicary and what could I do without? Can I just throw those 2" coil spacers on and be good? or will I need longer coils & shocks, extended bump stops, swaybar links?
If I have to throw more than $500 on this project I wouldn't call it a budget...
What I really want to know is what parts are nessicary and what could I do without? Can I just throw those 2" coil spacers on and be good? or will I need longer coils & shocks, extended bump stops, swaybar links?
If I have to throw more than $500 on this project I wouldn't call it a budget...
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You might be able to retain the stock shocks, but I would recommend longer shocks while you're at it. But if you don't plan on going off road much the stock shocks should be ok. My ZJ had a 2" spacer lift with the stock length shocks and I had no issues.
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You could get away with stock shocks on the street, maybe. But they wont last long and your downtravel will be extremely limited.
I would also get a front track bar no matter what
I would also get a front track bar no matter what
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My jeep is my DD mostly but take it offroad about once a week, and I run that jeep hard. Its a rough ride on washboards and was wondering if new coils would help that or should I disconnect my sway links?
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If I'm understanding this correctly, all I should need are 1" coil spacers and longer shocks?
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i have the BB 2" spacers with the stock shochs and it works fine on the street. if your are looking to trail a little bit i would look into a longer shock. mine creek and hate me when i take it on the trails to my hunting spots. longer shocks i would recommend but not 100% needed if you plan to stay on the street and are just looking for a better look and ground clearance for tires.
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What about extended bump stops? Can they benefit me enought to where I should replace them while I got it all taken apart? But I don't have to if I don't want to?
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Yea, that was a typo and I did edit it. Just want to know what is nessicary and what is reccomended... Don't want to go offroading and find out I should've replaced something that I didn't.
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If you want a bb , you need to hit the jy.... I got 3" with zj v8 coils and two sets of isolators for the front and aal. I'm running 31s.
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So do I need extended bump stops? I will be offroading. Also what's "wheel spacing"? Do i need to do it And how is it done? I have never done a lift and have heard different things on what I need and don't need.
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