Is body lift only good enough for 2in lift?
03-23-2011 | 08:22 PM
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JK Super Freak
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Thanks much!
So, if I understood correctly I want to install a leveling kit if I decide for lifting it. My Jeep is automatic. Any difference on the advice? I did not know it made a difference.
So far I am not thinking about replacing the 32in tires that came with it. For what I read, using 35in tires will make mileage go down the drain and will not provide that much gain on the kind of offroad I am planning.
Cheers!
So, if I understood correctly I want to install a leveling kit if I decide for lifting it. My Jeep is automatic. Any difference on the advice? I did not know it made a difference.
So far I am not thinking about replacing the 32in tires that came with it. For what I read, using 35in tires will make mileage go down the drain and will not provide that much gain on the kind of offroad I am planning.
Cheers!
03-24-2011 | 10:01 AM
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JK Newbie
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From: Northern, VA
Sounds like you want to do what I did.
I use this particular JK for street and gravel, dirt, fire roads / trails.
-I bought used rubicon shocks which are better then the stock X and Sahara shocks.
Everyone takes them off when putting bigger lifts on so you can get them pretty cheap.
-I also went with a Teraflex leveling kit (pucks) $130ish that will give you about 1 1/2" lift and take care of the rake on the front end. Easy to install. No shock adapters.
-Just put on 285 70r17s Good Year Duratracs. (33s)
So with tires and leveling kit I'm at 2 1/2" higher then when I started. and it looks great.
I use this particular JK for street and gravel, dirt, fire roads / trails.
-I bought used rubicon shocks which are better then the stock X and Sahara shocks.
Everyone takes them off when putting bigger lifts on so you can get them pretty cheap.
-I also went with a Teraflex leveling kit (pucks) $130ish that will give you about 1 1/2" lift and take care of the rake on the front end. Easy to install. No shock adapters.
-Just put on 285 70r17s Good Year Duratracs. (33s)
So with tires and leveling kit I'm at 2 1/2" higher then when I started. and it looks great.
03-24-2011 | 10:16 AM
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JK Super Freak
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Thanks!
Yep. You nailed it! It will mild offroad, at least in the beginning.
How about the quick disconnects?
Any brands and types I should look for and any I should avoid?
Cheers!
Yep. You nailed it! It will mild offroad, at least in the beginning.
How about the quick disconnects?
Any brands and types I should look for and any I should avoid?
Cheers!
03-24-2011 | 03:16 PM
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JK Newbie
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From: central, mass
This kit is 500 anywhere you look...readylift is more because of the hardware...dont you have to replace shocks with teraflex...look at the difference in parts included.. i did some research before making my decision, and i am satisfied...thank you
03-25-2011 | 06:26 AM
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03-25-2011 | 06:41 AM
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I'm planning, among several other mods, to raise my Sahara 4dr about 2in.
I am not planning any rock crawling, just driving rough unpaved roads and occasional shallow (maybe 1ft deep max) creeks.
Questions are:
1) is 2in enough? I still wan to keep good highway performance/comfort/safety.
2) body lift only or I have to install those full kits with shocks, etc?
3) sway bar disconnects. What brand and type? I believe I'll use this only occasionally, so no nee for sophisticated stuff.
4) am I missing anything?
Thanks!
I am not planning any rock crawling, just driving rough unpaved roads and occasional shallow (maybe 1ft deep max) creeks.
Questions are:
1) is 2in enough? I still wan to keep good highway performance/comfort/safety.
2) body lift only or I have to install those full kits with shocks, etc?
3) sway bar disconnects. What brand and type? I believe I'll use this only occasionally, so no nee for sophisticated stuff.
4) am I missing anything?
Thanks!
03-25-2011 | 08:21 AM
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JK Super Freak
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From: Simi Valley, Ca., Taylorsville, Ut. and places in between
I believe that the JKS disco s are adjustable from 0-2" lift and 2.5-6" lift.
Iv got a set of the 0-2" ordered for my stock Sahara.
I also plan on doing the type of offroading you describe and
plan on doing a Full Traction 2" Econo suspension system
which I feel will fill my needs.
Hope this helps.
Iv got a set of the 0-2" ordered for my stock Sahara.
I also plan on doing the type of offroading you describe and
plan on doing a Full Traction 2" Econo suspension system
which I feel will fill my needs.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by donnie; 03-25-2011 at 08:26 AM.