JBA bronze vs platinum

Arctic_Libby · **Posted:** Tue Jan 29, 2013 6:53 pm

Alright so I know I'm gettin the JBA adjust-a-strut 2.5" lift but right now I can only afford the bronze lift with control arms. I can't find a reason to justify spending $3,000 on the platinum lift for only 2.5". I understand you get what you pay for but I haven't heard a single bad thing about any of the JBA lifts.

Is there an actual reason why getting the platinum lift would be better than getting the bronze lift?

Any help would be great. Thanks

Scar0 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 1:43 am

Get the silver. It includes the A-arms and will save you a few bucks, over the bronze + A-arms.

Arctic_Libby · **Posted:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 12:23 pm

Ahh didn't see that. Good call. Thanks

obeydaley · **Joined:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:07 pm **Posts:** 4

I've been reading a bunch of the forums about JBA lifts on KKs. The silver seems to be the way to go, but I'm a little confused about this hockey puck stuff. Are they truly needed for the rear?

I'm fairly new at the lift kit stuff. 2 weeks ago; I helped a buddy lift his JK Wrangler and the Rubicon Kit had spacers for the rear. Just making sure that's the case still.

Thanks in advance and sorry to continue to ask the scrub questions.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:29 pm

obeydaley wrote:

I've been reading a bunch of the forums about JBA lifts on KKs. The silver seems to be the way to go, but I'm a little confused about this hockey puck stuff. Are they truly needed for the rear?

I'm fairly new at the lift kit stuff. 2 weeks ago; I helped a buddy lift his JK Wrangler and the Rubicon Kit had spacers for the rear. Just making sure that's the case still.

Thanks in advance and sorry to continue to ask the scrub questions.

Hockey pucks can be used as a cheaper alternative for bumpstops in the rear
If your buddy used spacers then that was a cheaper way of lifting. He'll upgrade soon

obeydaley · **Joined:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:07 pm **Posts:** 4

Thanks Tom. Been looking more and more into the lift. A buddy is helping pay for a lift kit as a early wedding gift for me. Can't wait to get the process started.

Arctic_Libby · **Posted:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 6:10 pm

obeydaley wrote:

Thanks Tom. Been looking more and more into the lift. A buddy is helping pay for a lift kit as a early wedding gift for me. Can't wait to get the process started.

At first I was going to get the daystar budget booster lift cause I didn't have the money for a full JBA lift. After doing TONS of reading on this website and reading other reviews every one who gets the budget booster lifts (i.e. day star and spacer lifts) seem to eventually change to the JBA or OME.

The springs that come stock on the Liberty, even though they are trail rated, are not meant for offroad. The springs will get worn out faster since people feel when they put that lift on that they can be more aggressive off road.

My suggestion, do what I'm doin and save up the money for a good lift that has no negative reviews. As I'm taught at my job "do it once, do it right"

user113 · **Posted:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 11:19 pm

Arctic_Libby wrote:

The springs that come stock on the Liberty, even though they are trail rated, are not meant for offroad.

I think Jeep's only criteria for slapping a "Trail Rated" badge on a vehicle is whether or not it has a transfer case with a 4LO selection. Has nothing to do with either the springs or any other suspension part. They even slap a Trail Rated badge on their Grand Cherokees.

Arctic_Libby wrote:

My suggestion, do what I'm doin and save up the money for a good lift that has no negative reviews. As I'm taught at my job "do it once, do it right"

Always good advice.

Scar0 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 31, 2013 1:41 am

Arctic_Libby wrote:

Ahh didn't see that. Good call. Thanks

Your welcome. Couple $$ saved to spend on another Mod. :BANANA:

obeydaley · **Joined:** Wed Jan 30, 2013 2:07 pm **Posts:** 4

Arctic_Libby wrote:

My suggestion, do what I'm doin and save up the money for a good lift that has no negative reviews. As I'm taught at my job "do it once, do it right"

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the info guys.
Artic - Good luck with the lift buddy.

Arctic_Libby · **Posted:** Thu Jan 31, 2013 7:01 pm

obeydaley wrote:

Arctic_Libby wrote:

My suggestion, do what I'm doin and save up the money for a good lift that has no negative reviews. As I'm taught at my job "do it once, do it right"

Couldn't agree more. Thanks for the info guys.
Artic - Good luck with the lift buddy.

Thanks man, hope to have it on by the end of February. I'll be sure to post some pics to help you with your decision making.

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