The best "daily driver" lift
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I put on a Rubicon Express Super Flex kit and hardly felt any difference in the handling. Then I put on the 35’s and bumper and it changed a little more with everything I changed. It is a daily driver and we still like the way it handles. The less you mod the easier it is to take care of.
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OME HD with standard travel shocks is my wifes DD. there is a decent amout of clearance with 33s to the wheel well, maybe too much for some. maybe go MD with 33s if you like a tighter fit to the wheel wells. ride is firmer than stock, but not rough. very comfotable on long highway rides and potholes around town.
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I am looking at putting on a 4.5 sa lift on my not yet arrived from the factory 4 door sahara. I have been told by several local off-roaders to go with a bds lift. I will spend 95% of my time on the road and want the ride to be as close to factory as possible. Is BDS a top choice? The only lift ive done in the past is a 4 inch pro comp lift and it was ok. Also, is there a huge difference between a 3 and 4.5 inch lift in regards to handling and steering? Let me know what you all think, thanks.
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I really want to run 37's because I like the look of a big tire. I am willing to run 35's but prefer the 37's. One thing I don't want to run into is a sloppy ride on the road cause most of my driving will be on the road, with occasional trails. Am I more likely to have things break on a higher lift as compared to a lower lift? How do I know which brand to go with? I was reading manufacturers websites and they pretty much recommend going 12.50 with all their lifts. Can I run 13.50? what problems would I run into as a mostly srteet JK?
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I really want to run 37's because I like the look of a big tire. I am willing to run 35's but prefer the 37's. One thing I don't want to run into is a sloppy ride on the road cause most of my driving will be on the road, with occasional trails. Am I more likely to have things break on a higher lift as compared to a lower lift? How do I know which brand to go with? I was reading manufacturers websites and they pretty much recommend going 12.50 with all their lifts. Can I run 13.50? what problems would I run into as a mostly srteet JK?
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Well, budget isn't really an issue, I just want it to be an appropriate lift for mostly road driving. You said you have run several lifts in the past, even as daily drivers. If you were me and could pretty much spend what you want (without going completely overboard) what would you do given that youve been down that route? I have a 4 door auto 2011 sahara.
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Well, budget isn't really an issue, I just want it to be an appropriate lift for mostly road driving. You said you have run several lifts in the past, even as daily drivers. If you were me and could pretty much spend what you want (without going completely overboard) what would you do given that youve been down that route? I have a 4 door auto 2011 sahara.
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I really want to run 37's because I like the look of a big tire. I am willing to run 35's but prefer the 37's. One thing I don't want to run into is a sloppy ride on the road cause most of my driving will be on the road, with occasional trails. Am I more likely to have things break on a higher lift as compared to a lower lift? How do I know which brand to go with? I was reading manufacturers websites and they pretty much recommend going 12.50 with all their lifts. Can I run 13.50? what problems would I run into as a mostly srteet JK?