2" suspension lift??

[resistance]

I've been searching hard to order the stuff needed to lift my KJ by 2". The problem is caused by international shipping issues mostly.

This is the BDS 2" lift kit:
http://www.bds-suspension.com/kits/442H

While the kit costs only $475, BSD will charge an extra $300 for shipping to my location(Turkey). So the total cost for the kit will be $775

I want to ask you if getting new front struts is a must or not when you install this lift kit. If yes, the total price of the kit will be about $1300-$1500 for me

And if they are compulsory, why do some lift kits lack front struts, while some do not include rear shocks or front springs, etc.??

 

[theholybull]

I have this lift and like it a lot.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RVI-580/

i checked the shipping, its only a hundred bucks.

good luck

 

[TAHOE]

I have this lift and like it a lot.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RVI-580/

i checked the shipping, its only a hundred bucks.

good luck

If you decide on a spacer lift, go with daystar spacers or at least make sure with the revteck you get bumpstops

 

[twack]

i thought that the revtek was just a terrible idea for the front setup

 

[theholybull]

i thought that the revtek was just a terrible idea for the front setup

Why?

 

[twack]

Why?

nevermind i guess, i thought it was one of the bad lifts out there but looking around it actually looks decent. cant find any bad reviews

 

[TexasRock]

Resistance,

Why don't you check out Jeepinbyal... he sends stuff ALL over the world and I can almost bet you that his shipping is a lot less...

If not, send it to someone in the States and have them resend it to you as a "gift"... that way the custom taxes dont' kill you.

Keith

 

[tommudd]

JeepinbyAl

full OME kit with springs and shocks-750

buying 4 OME springs 80 each= 320
front shocks 95 each =190
rear shocks80 each=160
total 670

BDS kit 475
front shocks 190
total 665

Yes replace the front shocks if you have over 30-35,000 miles they are due, don't cheap out on the ride and handling of your KJ, you may save money today but you'll be sorry later

If you need be I'll call Marlin for you and see what he can do, but he does ship all over the world now.

 

[resistance]

Thank you for your replies. I really appreciate your help. I have noone here capable of helping me about the issue, so believe me I need it.

@TexasRock; you're absolutely right about sending the kit as a "gift".

Tommudd; pm.

 

[resistance]

I've been trying to contact Jeepinbyal since last week about price and international shipping. Only got one very very short reply, which was not related to my situation.

I tried again but no response.

It's hard to understand.

(Tom, tried to pm you, but your inbox is full)

 

[resistance]

Ok, no reply from JBA, Boulderbars or BDS.

Well.. Perhaps it's time to have a look at good old E-bay again. What do you think of the Skyjacker Coil Over Lift? $732+shipping (no rear shocks):

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2-5-...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item5ad79a2db1

 

[resistance]

It's really hard to understand.. These sellers claim to ship worldwide but they don't even bother to reply an e-mail!!

God.. It's been weeks now and all I'm trying to do is buy four ******* springs and struts!

Unbelievable!!

 

[Atrus]

Sorry man

Some folks have run the Skyjacker kit. There was some change though, like the older springs are better? Not sure on the details.

If that's the best that you can get, that's the best you can get and go with it.

 

[resistance]

What I actually want is the OME kit, I am also financially prepared to pay for it.
The sellers don't turn me down for shipping issues.
They just don't reply to my e-mail, that's what I go crazy about!

 

[Atrus]

Have you tried contacting ARB directly to see where a wholesaler may be nearby to you?

 

[resistance]

Yes. There's only one in Istanbul, but they don't have the kit in stock.
They want me to pay half of the price to import the kit at first. And it's way too high.

 

[bigBlue]

call 4wheelparts.com. they are the same company as 4wheeldrive.com they have always had better prices then JBA and RRO. They have great customer service and can order from all kinds of places directly if needed, at a lower cost than anywhere i have found. They even have local stores all over the country. Check it out.

 

[bigBlue]

the website has limited inventory, but if u call the store they can get anything u want.

 

[resistance]

Thank you so much, Bigblue. I'll contact them right now.

 

[resistance]

Look here at the bottom.
http://jeepinbyal.com/help.aspx#20

Budke, they ask for a US address, which is possible to get, but makes things more complicated and expensive.