2017 JK Recon

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Mvan49

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We just purchased our new Jeep last week so we are still in Honeymoon mode. Lol
From all my research before buying I believe the Recon is replacing the Hard rock. we would like to lift it 2", any recommendations on which lift to go with?

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GTJeeper

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What direction are you planning to go with the Jeep? I have a rather heavy Wrangler with a roof top tent and because of that I used Old Man Emu HD springs front and rear. With all the weight it still came out closer to a 3" lift. I paired that with Bilstein 5100's and it rides awesome on highway and off-road. Smaller bumps like potholes can be a little rough but overall I would recommend the set up. Let me know if you have other questions!
 

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I plan to build a off road trailer and mount a RTT on that. This will be a daily driver and overlander vehicle but nothing extreme.
 

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I would look at the Teraflex Overland lift. It has a heavier spring that is not supposed to sag.


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Congrats on the new Jeep.

I love my AEV 2.5' lift. I added the geometry correction brackets. Replaced Bilstein with custom King Shocks. This has performed well in every situation I have put the vehicle in.
 
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