more capable with no lift
01-27-2015 | 06:57 AM
#92
JK Newbie
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 45
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From: Regina, Sk
Thanks Mike!
I do have the alignment sheet kicking around somewhere, I will have to check it out. I'm one of those guys that always says "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself" and since I can't do a whole lot myself I always questions things.
I do have the alignment sheet kicking around somewhere, I will have to check it out. I'm one of those guys that always says "if you want something done right, you have to do it yourself" and since I can't do a whole lot myself I always questions things.
01-29-2015 | 09:34 AM
#93
JK Enthusiast
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 114
Likes: 1
From: Kincaid, Illinois
This thread really hits home with me. I stripped down my 07 Sahara before trading it in on a 15 Willys. I'm really enjoying the stock handling and mpg.
I currently have a 3" lift and 35" MTRs sitting in my garage and I'm giving serious consideration to not installing them.
I started my 07 with a bb, then came springs, then trackbar, then axle mount rear trackbar bracket, then front lca's, and then Bilstein 5100s and it just never handled great and was getting 11 mpg (partially my fault, no regear w/4.10s).
Currently the handling is great and I got 100 more miles out of a tank of gas than my 07.
Decisions, decisions!!!
I currently have a 3" lift and 35" MTRs sitting in my garage and I'm giving serious consideration to not installing them.
I started my 07 with a bb, then came springs, then trackbar, then axle mount rear trackbar bracket, then front lca's, and then Bilstein 5100s and it just never handled great and was getting 11 mpg (partially my fault, no regear w/4.10s).
Currently the handling is great and I got 100 more miles out of a tank of gas than my 07.
Decisions, decisions!!!
01-31-2015 | 09:16 AM
#94
JK Junkie
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,318
Likes: 12
From: New Hampshire
no lifts here
had them on trucks before, I def would go with rancho 9000 shocks , skids if your banging up in rocks im not so I left stock so far might get diff covers is about it . viar 400p air compressor
Last edited by jeepmojo; 01-31-2015 at 09:19 AM.
01-31-2015 | 02:38 PM
#95
JK Super Freak
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,182
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From: Ontario Canada
I don't have any pictures of the lift itself, this pic is with the lift installed. I am not sure of the caster numbers, my dad installed the lift (I use a wheelchair to get around so I am of little help with this stuff). I only know that he followed RK's instructions for setting it up. I have front and rear LCA's. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=593776"/>
02-07-2015 | 10:27 AM
#96
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 191
Likes: 14
From: Palos Verdes, CA
This thread is great explaining what you're concerned about: https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-lifts-288269/
I myself run stock suspension with a bit of leveling up front. I run a 35" tire. More tire means more cabaple.. period.. within reason. In order to do that however it will need a few things such as flat fenders, wheel spacers and possibly trimming something or other (in my case I had to trim the stock Rubicon rock rails in the rear to fit a 35 tire).
My ride is as smooth as stock. Pushing a bigger tire is going to zap some power and gas but that's the trade off. In order to run an even bigger tire I would definitely need a lift. For now though I have a bunch of clearance and a nice low center of gravity. Works for me and my winch continues to gather dust.
Tires, lockers, gears. Then lift to accomplish something more if need be.
I myself run stock suspension with a bit of leveling up front. I run a 35" tire. More tire means more cabaple.. period.. within reason. In order to do that however it will need a few things such as flat fenders, wheel spacers and possibly trimming something or other (in my case I had to trim the stock Rubicon rock rails in the rear to fit a 35 tire).
My ride is as smooth as stock. Pushing a bigger tire is going to zap some power and gas but that's the trade off. In order to run an even bigger tire I would definitely need a lift. For now though I have a bunch of clearance and a nice low center of gravity. Works for me and my winch continues to gather dust.
Tires, lockers, gears. Then lift to accomplish something more if need be.
02-24-2015 | 10:50 AM
#97
JK Super Freak
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 3
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
For a 2 door, I'd suggest running 33's on beadlocks with flat fenders and call it good. Spend the rest of your money on lockers, armor, a winch, and tools.
A well built (low center of gravity and properly armored)2 door on beadlocked 33's with lockers and a skilled pilot can keep up with rigs running much bigger tires if the driver knows what they're doing.
A well built (low center of gravity and properly armored)2 door on beadlocked 33's with lockers and a skilled pilot can keep up with rigs running much bigger tires if the driver knows what they're doing.
02-24-2015 | 07:06 PM
#98
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 297
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From: Denver, CO
For a 2 door, I'd suggest running 33's on beadlocks with flat fenders and call it good. Spend the rest of your money on lockers, armor, a winch, and tools. A well built (low center of gravity and properly armored)2 door on beadlocked 33's with lockers and a skilled pilot can keep up with rigs running much bigger tires if the driver knows what they're doing.
03-25-2015 | 10:56 AM
#99
JK Super Freak
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 1,255
Likes: 1
From: clinton, ok
Been running my rubi on 35s with trimmed fenders and inner liners for rears removed for almost 2yrs now. I just ran the Dusy Ershim trail in Ca. last September with 2 lifted JKUs running 37s plus a TJ on air suspension towing a trailer. The TJ and I had a pretty easy time compared to the JKUs and it took most of the day to run 10 miles, total of 3 days on the trail. After I installed my heavy after market front bumper and winch plus the heavy 35 spare I added 1 inch spacers on top of my springs to get that little bit of lost height back. I love the stock ride and had an 09 with 2 inch and hated the way it handled and rode so this one will stay the way it is. What I lack in travel with the stock versus the 2 inch lift I make up for with my lockers.
03-27-2015 | 02:25 PM
#100
JK Junkie
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,998
Likes: 4
From: Oregon
Pics of your rig please.