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I know you mentioned caster is still within spec, but have you noticed any change in driving dynamics?

Had it up to 70+ mph yet?
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I know you mentioned caster is still within spec, but have you noticed any change in driving dynamics?

Had it up to 70+ mph yet?
Literally can not tell a difference. I’ve had it on back roads and highways. Only small! difference is it wonders ever so slightly over big bumps. Well, more than factory I should say.
 

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The 1.5/1 and 37s will give you the same look as a stock Ruby with 35s. Just more level. No? I am the opposite of you. I like a less stuffed look lol.
I think that might be the ticket for me. I like the factory look with 35s. I just want it with 37s, lol
 
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1” rear , 2” front. Installed. Exactly what I was looking for. No rake and slight lift.
Only issue I ran into was reinstalling rear track bar. I had to use a ratchet strap to shift the axle over to realign bolt hole. Took a buddy and I 3hrs. First spacer lift install for both of us. No noticeable difference in ride quality.

Will get some pics up tomorrow
 

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1” rear , 2” front. Installed. Exactly what I was looking for. No rake and slight lift.
Only issue I ran into was reinstalling rear track bar. I had to use a ratchet strap to shift the axle over to realign bolt hole. Took a buddy and I 3hrs. First spacer lift install for both of us. No noticeable difference in ride quality.

Will get some pics up tomorrow
Thank you! Excited to see pics!
 

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1” rear , 2” front. Installed. Exactly what I was looking for. No rake and slight lift.
Only issue I ran into was reinstalling rear track bar. I had to use a ratchet strap to shift the axle over to realign bolt hole. Took a buddy and I 3hrs. First spacer lift install for both of us. No noticeable difference in ride quality.

Will get some pics up tomorrow
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You happen to measure the wheel wells?
Front gap ~ 6.25”
Rear gap ~ 6.00”

Hardtop measured at leading gutter edge ~ 70.5” all around
 

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On their site, the 1.5"/1" is listed as a Rubicon lift whereas the 2"/1" is just a JL lift. I have a Sahara and hoping to confirm the 1.5"/1" will work for me. Can anyone confirm that? I tried to contact them through their site, but their submission form seems to be broken, at least for me.

Here's the description: PRE-ORDER KIT #601062 -2018 JEEP JL RUBICON LIFT KIT - 1.5" FRONT AND 1" REAR LIFT KIT
 
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On their site, the 1.5"/1" is listed as a Rubicon lift whereas the 2"/1" is just a JL lift. I have a Sahara and hoping to confirm the 1.5"/1" will work for me. Can anyone confirm that? I tried to contact them through their site, but their submission form seems to be broken, at least for me.

Here's the description: PRE-ORDER KIT #601062 -2018 JEEP JL RUBICON LIFT KIT - 1.5" FRONT AND 1" REAR LIFT KIT
Spacers will fit. Rubicon has slightly less rake than Sahara.
 

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What’s throwing me off is the higher fenders on the Rubi. It almost looks level to me without any leveling from a kit - so makes me think a 2” lift all the way around is just fine for 37s - on a Rubicon.

I’m also thinking of waiting to see what a different front bumper and winch do to the front. Maybe put on the 37s + bumper + winch and get some measurements after things settle to get it dialed in perfectly.

Plenty of time for me to wait on the Jeep to come in, unfortunately :(
 

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I have a Sport model and I just purchased a set of 255/75/17 BFG MT's on Rubicon Recon wheels. Haven't installed them yet. I'm only going up from a 245/75/17 Michelin but I'd like to take the rake out. Do you think this lift would be too much for that size of a wheel/tire combo? Or would the 1.5/1" be about right?

Also, have you guys noticed a significant loss of mpg by leveling out the jeep? Thanks
 

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I have a Sport model and I just purchased a set of 255/75/17 BFG MT's on Rubicon Recon wheels. Haven't installed them yet. I'm only going up from a 245/75/17 Michelin but I'd like to take the rake out. Do you think this lift would be too much for that size of a wheel/tire combo? Or would the 1.5/1" be about right?

Also, have you guys noticed a significant loss of mpg by leveling out the jeep? Thanks
Obviously the 255/75-17 is a stock size, and in reality they measure out the same as the 245/75-17 that you've got because the BFG KM runs small. So, you don't need any lift at all. I would suggest sticking with the 1.5" kit so that you can maintain as much ride quality as possible.
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