Overview
The Rough Country RC601 is a 1.25-inch body lift for 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited 4-door models. It gives an extra quarter inch of tire clearance compared with the 1-inch body lifts most other makers sell. The spacers nest with the factory body mounts, which keeps the body aligned with the frame and keeps the factory mounts’ noise and vibration damping.
The kit includes rear bumper brackets and a shifter adapter. The adapter lets owners run any 1-inch or 1.25-inch body lift on a JK with a manual transmission without cutting the inner shift boot, and it restores the shifter length lost when the body is raised. The spacers are fiberglass reinforced nylon.
The RC601 fits 4-door models only, so 2-door JKs are not a fit. The rear bumper brackets require the standard factory bumper.
Key features
- 1.25-inch body lift for extra tire clearance
- Spacers nest with factory body mounts
- Keeps factory noise and vibration damping
- Shifter adapter for manual transmission JKs, per Rough Country
- Rear bumper brackets included
- Fiberglass reinforced nylon spacers
Choosing a lift and its parts
A 1.25-inch body lift is a modest change, but it still moves the body away from the frame and stretches anything that runs between them. On a JK, that includes the brake lines, the wiring harness, the shifter and in some cases the driveshaft angle. Reviewing these components after installation is more useful than assuming a small lift needs nothing.
The shifter adapter and rear bumper brackets are the parts that make this kit more than a set of spacers. Owners often replace worn body mounts and check the fender liners at the same time, since the body moves on the mounts. Looking over the hardware at regular service intervals helps catch loosening before it becomes a rattle or a shift problem.
- Shifter adapter fit and shift feel
- Rear bumper bracket clearance
- Brake hose and wiring slack
- Body mount condition
- Fender liner clearance
Specifications
| Brand | Rough Country |
|---|---|
| Part number | RC601 |
| Lift | 1.25 inches |
| Spacer material | Fiberglass reinforced nylon |
| Body style | 4-door only |
| Included | Rear bumper brackets, shifter adapter |
| Fitment type | Direct fit |
Vehicle fitment
It fits the 2007–2018 Jeep Wrangler (JK) Unlimited 4-door models in the 70th Anniversary, 75th Anniversary, Rubicon, Sahara, Sport, Sport S and X trims.
It does not fit 2-door models or Moab Edition models. Rear bumper brackets work only with the standard factory bumper. Confirm fit for your transmission type before ordering.
Installation notes
The rear bumper brackets only work with the standard factory bumper. Rough Country includes a shifter adapter, so the inner shift boot does not need to be cut on a manual JK.
