blackmarketg4

So, here is what I'm thinking...

3" Full-Traction Ultimate Lift
Shrockworks Stubby
Warn 9.5ti Winch
35" Tires on stock Rubicon wheels...

Questions...

1. For full flex, what kind of wheel spacing do I need?
2. I've heard people refer to backspacing when talking about lifts... what is that?
3. With the added weight of the winch, will that make the front end sag? If it will, what can be done to fix that?
4. I've often seen JK's lifted that looks either like the front end or rear end is sagging... why?
5. With the lift, is there anything I need to look out for?
6. Winch: Will I need a new alternator or a new battery?
7. Any suggestions?

VOLJEEPX

gebraic

they make 3/4 in spacers to correct the sag also you'll need wheel spacers if you are going to use stock rims to prevent rubbing

blackmarketg4

1. sagging in the front or back? from the winch or the lift?
2. what kind of wheel spacers will i neeD?

Rubimon

1 1/2" Wheel spacers will do. (That is with a 12.5" wide tire)

When you order the lift, ask for heavy duty front coils, that will help with the sag. Talk to David at Northridge 4x4 he can help you with that.

The yellow optima batteries are great with the winch, but wait for your existing one to crap out.

You will need an extra wheel spacer for the spare too. Sometimes David has split pairs or someone on here will split one with you.

BLKRuby

Get new wheels IMHO, even if they are steel.

Rex

Save like 700$ for gas

Hybrid Jeep

I have the same winch and I don't notice any sag at all!

4JEXEP4

Why the Winch, seriously. Is it for looks or are you really going to get into that bad of an area. If you are then body protection should be your first buys. Skids and rock rails come to mind. That's alot of money to spend for front end weight. I wheel with guys that wheel pretty hard and they have winch's that they have not used in 6 years. They break alot of things but never have a need for the winch. Also if you wheel pretty hard then spacers IMHO are a bad idea. They tend to break often so wheels may be a place to put your winch money. Just shop for the best deal with free shipping like at Northridge and enjoy.

2K1TJ

Opinions will vary, but here's what I'd do.

1-lift? Sounds good.

2-Shrockworks stubby? OK.

3-9.5TI? Maybe. If you'll be getting into areas where you'll need a winch, I'd add some rock rails an skids. If you have to have a winch now, consider one of the cheap Smittybilt ones (only $300) and you'll still have some cash for armor.

4-I'd upgrade to new wheels rather than run spacers. If money is an issue, you can sell the Rubi wheels for a decent price on ebay.