Rough Country TJ 2.5" Lift
Kit Install
with progressive springs and
Rough Country 2.2 Performance shocks
Offroading with a TJ
is loads of fun, we all know that. A stock
TJ is quite capable but a mild lift and larger
tires allows more adventure and keeps the
underside of the Jeep less abused.
 When
Kelly decided on lifting her 2005 Wrangler we
decided on a Rough Country's 2.5" TJ lift.
The lift includes front and rear progressive
coil springs, transfer case spacers to maintain
factory driveshaft angles, and front and rear
Performance 2.2 shocks.
This suspension
lift is designed to give a Jeep TJ optimal on
and off-road performance with up to a 32 tire.
It offers a balance for a daily driver that also
desires great off-road performance. These ride
quality and performance gains are delivered by
Rough Country's new progressive rate coil
springs combined with their Performance 2.2
shocks.
Installing a TJ
lift kit is not a complex task or does it
require an extended amount of time. In the
following pages we outline the installation
procedure and provide some before and after
images and measurements.
The Before
 Kelly's
Jeep was equipped with 31X10.5 BFG All Terrains.
The Jeep measured
22.5" to the top of the front bumper and 17" to
the top of the rear bumper before the
installation of the lift.
Disclaimer -
While a TJ lift kit is not very difficult to
install and doesn't require any special tools
this project should only be performed by those
familiar with working on their vehicles.
Improper installation can result in loss of
control of the vehicle. Follow the
supplied directions and use this article as a
supplement.
Front Installation
Support the Jeep
properly on jack stands and allow the front axle
to drop partially from the frame. Remove
the shocks using a socket through the hole in
the fender for the upper bolt. The
passenger side airbox will need to be removed to
access the upper shock bolt.
jack stands and floor jack |
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upper shock nut |
removing the air box |
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