2.5 in is alil far from the hub in my book . U can get a g-force axle for $168 on eBay or $199 from rocky moutian I've got friends that run them and say their stronger than some of the big name ones . Be been looking into putting some on my front but are afraid to go more than an inch and can't find any that small . Ull get alot of bump steer if u mess with the front . Besides what if one snaps on the front ? I've front fliped mine and it hurts alot !