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June 19, 2008
2:05 am
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Rick Diaz
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I have been looking into a few lift kits/ spacer kits for my White TJ.
I was considering the spacer kit for now but i came across a 4in lift kit for under $500 http://www.quadratec.com/produ.....21_403.htm .Should i go for the spacer kit , get this lift kit or keep saving up.
any opinions appreciated.

June 19, 2008
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Rubicon Express is the only kit most of us will recomend. It's a proven kit and many (most all) of us run it.

Spacer kits are all the same, so buy cheap. I'd save for a real lift if you plan to wheel the Jeep.

Just my 2 cents worth.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

June 19, 2008
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June 19, 2008
4:25 am
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I don't know much, but many of us use the Rubicon lifts and we go where ever we want (Fordyce and Rubicon for example). It works. I know money is always the issue, so many of these guys started with these cheap kits then ditched them for long arm Rubicon kits. It's only money (and maybe a marriage or two).

June 19, 2008
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I suggest you think about your long term plan. If you eventually plan to get to a big set up, then go cheap now to save the money. I think there are some inexpensive kits to get you on 33's. Then you can run trails while saving for the big build.

I don't think there is a spacer kit that will run 33's.

33's will be a great start for snow runs and most basic trails. A rear locker will get you across the rubicon with a buddy!

I do agree that the RE stuff has proven the most durable from our experience.

June 19, 2008
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There is a writeup for 33s on a TJ for $99.00 at http://www.SawzallAndTwoCasesOfBeer.com

my .02 is save up and do it once. Incremental upgrades kill the pocketbook.

If you can find a decently priced used kit then maybe in interim kit makes sense IMO.

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June 19, 2008
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2 inch spacers and a 1 inch body lift is cheap and will allow 33 inch tires. Then you can save for a real lift and will already have a body lift.

I used to wheel a lot. . .

June 19, 2008
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"JohnDF" wrote: 2 inch spacers and a 1 inch body lift is cheap and will allow 33 inch tires. Then you can save for a real lift and will already have a body lift.

While I am not a fan of body lifts, I was thinking along this line. $200-$300 total and you run 33's until you save for the big stuff. Also you can start building other items while you wheel.

June 19, 2008
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"BKGM Jeepers" wrote: [quote="JohnDF"]2 inch spacers and a 1 inch body lift is cheap and will allow 33 inch tires. Then you can save for a real lift and will already have a body lift.

While I am not a fan of body lifts, I was thinking along this line. $200-$300 total and you run 33's until you save for the big stuff. Also you can start building other items while you wheel.

Why are you not a fan of body lifts? I have been running a 1 inch for 5 years and you know how I wheel. No ill effects on my Jeep yet....

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June 19, 2008
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"RobD" wrote: No ill effects on my Jeep yet....

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I used to wheel a lot. . .

June 19, 2008
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Maybe you should try some trails or hitch a ride with one of us on a run, to see what kind of wheeling you want to do. Then you can plan your build accordingly.

June 19, 2008
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"JohnDF" wrote: 2 inch spacers and a 1 inch body lift is cheap and will allow 33 inch tires. Then you can save for a real lift and will already have a body lift.

If you have to do something now, and it has to be cheap, this is the way to go. Otherwise save up for a complete lift kit.

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