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Anyone running Bds 2.5" lift ?

ScramblerTN

ScramblerTN

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Hey guys. I pulled my jeep out of the shop today for the first time since the body was assembled. I installed the bds 4" lift and running 33x10.5 bfg at's. My shackles are supposed to be .5" of lift. The jeep looks like it was way too much lift for the tires. I don't want to go any larger on the tire size so I'm thinking of swapping out the 4" for a 2.5" kit. Does anyone else have this setup? As of right now I could easily run 35s or even bigger. The front seems a little taller than the rear. If anyone is needing a 4" kit mine will be for sale soon [emoji6]


 
I don't have it yet, but planning to also get the BDS 2.5" lift in the next couple months. I am planning to upgrade to the Fox shocks. I will keep you posted with my progress...
 
What do you use your scram for? It might be easier/better to shorten the shackles by 1-2". Short shackles = tight handling.


 
31's for now but potential for 33's in the future... Not sure but might need a little body lift on top of the 2.5" lift for 33's if you plan to go off road...


 
For street driving the 2.5 will be fine but I would guess that your 4in springs need broken in. Also adding a winch and a heavy rear bumper would help. I think you just need to take it on a long drive or around a field to get them to flex and settle down. 4.5in of lift is not supposed to be way too much for 33 especially if you plan to go off-road.
 
The jeep defiantly won't be off-road. It's a full restoration and way too much $$ spent for that. I'll take some pictures when I get back to the shop and post them. The springs will need to settle a lot to look right. At least 2"


 
I have 3.5" (I planned on it settling 1/2") Suspension Lift + 1" body; and it appears that when flexing out 33's are going to maxed, and may rub a bit.....but this is at full flex on an RTI looking for issues......
 
I have a 2.5 bds and love it. It definitely settled quite a bit from the initial install 1,100 miles ago. I would let it settle in before you sell it.
 
Looks good! Ron84cj, did you get the standard bds shocks or upgrade to the fox shocks? If BDS, are you happy with the ride performance?


 
I have the bds shocks. In my opinion they almost seem too soft/weak. I considered the fox shocks but a few of locals by me seem to be having really bad luck with them blowing out lately. If I were to do it again I would order just the springs and get some bilstiens or something else.
 
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