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Review on ๐Ÿš™ Rough Country 2.5" Lift Kit for 2007-2018 Jeep Wrangler JK - Enhance Suspension with the 656 Suspension System by Josh Thompson

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Included hardware sucks! I learned the hard way

Working with a budget lift I didn't expect high quality in anything. The instructions are disgusting! Rough Country apparently replaced the front shock extension with a different size bolt. Requires a different size outlet. According to the instructions you should use an 18mm socket. Some of the bolts have an 18mm head size, but no bolt to move the shock. An hour of waiting at Rough Country customer service and he couldn't tell me what was right and what was wrong. The screw consists of two anodized screws that require 19 mm. Do not tighten until the shocks line up with the new bracket holes. I learned it the hard way! With the vehicle on the ground, install the stabilizer bar end links. Be neat with your tools because each screw you replace has a different head size! Instructions are presented in black and white photographs and grainy images. Rear: Good luck installing the shim with your fingers over the top spring mount. Use your best judgment as to where to use the puck. They won't tell you when and they won't show you. Do yourself a favor and remove the rear control arm end links. Reinstall by jacking up the rear axle before placing the vehicle on the ground. Reattach the chain to the ground and have someone jump onto your footpegs or bumper to move the bolt into place. The kit is installed, the ground clearance is excellent. My wife wants one now, will I use this brand again? Now that I've done it once, probably like this. Just be aware that the included hardware is a guessing game and use common sense to take your time. Have multiple sets of sockets, ratchets and wrenches or strikes.

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