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06-04-2009, 05:04 PM
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what is the actual lift height?
of the Rubicon Express 3.5 standard on a 2.5l tj with no front accessories. I have heard some mixed answers anywhere from 3.5 to 5". anybody with first hand knowledge?
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06-04-2009, 05:05 PM
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Recon death squad
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I would say its gonna be closer to 4.5"
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06-04-2009, 05:07 PM
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Yep, what Apex said. ^
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06-04-2009, 06:06 PM
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I got the mentioned kit... and i sit as tall as my buddy with a 4 inch rough country lift...
Hes got 32s and Im on 31's...
I sit about 1/2 inch higher than him with comparable jeeps.
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06-04-2009, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill M.
I got the mentioned kit... and i sit as tall as my buddy with a 4 inch rough country lift...
Hes got 32s and Im on 31's...
I sit about 1/2 inch higher than him with comparable jeeps.
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Can't get anymore apples to apples than that! Both 4-cylinders (The Op and Bill M.).
The RE springs do indeed install about an inch over the advertised height. So, with the lighter 4-cylinder, you'll likely get more height. You may be in a better position to add that heavy bumper or winch to the front with out a spacer. They seem to take about a year to "break in" and the ride gets better and better 'til they do.
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06-05-2009, 07:49 PM
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Thanks for the input! I will be installing this kit if it would hurry up and come in. Then some 35 Km2's, and then some 4.88's! Can't wait to see this transformation
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06-05-2009, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by robncar
Can't get anymore apples to apples than that! Both 4-cylinders (The Op and Bill M.).
The RE springs do indeed install about an inch over the advertised height. So, with the lighter 4-cylinder, you'll likely get more height. You may be in a better position to add that heavy bumper or winch to the front with out a spacer. They seem to take about a year to "break in" and the ride gets better and better 'til they do.
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Lol for about 39 seconds I was getting upset thinking you were dogging me for having he 4 banger...
I was about to be on you like a spider monkey all jacked up on mountain dew...
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06-06-2009, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill M.
Lol for about 39 seconds I was getting upset thinking you were dogging me for having he 4 banger...
I was about to be on you like a spider monkey all jacked up on mountain dew...
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I understand, Bill, no worries.
I was struck by, I guess for once as it seems to be rare, someone came into a thread and said, "Hey, I run that, this is what's up". It's probably because I've read too many re-gear threads where someone's asking about 35's with an auto and someone with a stick tells them that what they run is the best (and only) gear choice. Since I don't have a 4-cylinder, I really couldn't tell the OP what would happen here. But, from my RE experience, I could tell them what I know. You call tell them first hand, apples to apples. 
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06-06-2009, 08:56 AM
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altitude also depends on how much junk is on and inside your jeep. ( ask me how i know that one  ) like driveshaft angle, it really depends on the jeep and owner's weight.
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06-06-2009, 10:50 AM
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well can some people with the 3.5 springs and 35s take some measurments of there lift because im doing the same thing as the OP and i would like to know just how high it will sit.
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06-23-2009, 08:46 PM
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Well I got my answer!
Got the kit put on sunday and ended of with an average of 4.9" of lift! By average I mean 4.2 in the front middle of the bumper, 5.3" in the rear middle of the bumper, and plus the measurements from the sides and middle of front and rear fenders. I will post up some pics as soon as I take some!
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06-23-2009, 09:06 PM
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Best I can do for you. (from my build thread) Keed in mind the rubi is a little heavier, has a 6 cyl. and a hard top. These are the RE 3.5" springs.
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Originally Posted by glockster
These measurements are from the ground to the bottom of the rubicon flares. Stock MOAB wheels with 245/75/16's.
Before
LF-31 3/4"
RF-31 3/4"
LR-32 5/8"
RR-32 5/8"
after
LF-36 7/8"
RF-36 7/8"
LR-37 5/8"
RR-37 5/8"
Gained 5 1/8" in front & 5" even in the rear. However it has settled down 3/4" in one week.
Measured Here:
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what is the actual lift height?
