I'm finally getting a lift on my 2dr JK X, and as everyone knows...shops like to sell you everything they can, and I'm not so knowlegable to know what I really need.

I'm pretty much stock right now except for 32" tires. My plan is to go to 33" tires when these wear down. I do mostly "light" off roading, some desert, washes, trails, light rocks...nothing too crazy. I also use my JK for commuting and getting to the off road playgrounds and back.

I've heard different things from different sales guys, so please help.

I'm looking at putting on the procomp 2.5" lift, which I hear will lift 2dr jeeps 3-3.5". The first guy I talked to didn't mention this, gave me an intall quote with alignment. Second guy said I'd have to also replace my drive shaft, third guy said I'd have to replace my steering stabalizer and get a cam alignment (about $40 more than a regular alignment).

I know that once you get up to 4" lift, that you need to replace more things, but I was hoping that with the shorter lift I wouldn't have to. I want to spend the least amount of money, but I don't want to break Jeep on the trail. I have a friend with an 07 rubi that put on a 3" lift and 35s and ONLY uses it as a toy, and has never had a problem with drive shafts or steering stabalizers.

1. does anyone have experience with the 2.5" procomp lift on the X?
2. Will 33" tires look right (not too small) with the ~3" lift?
3. If I go with a budget lift (2") will that eliminate issues with higher lifts?

thanks dudes...I'm getting this done tomorrow!! I'll throw up before and after pics of the lift that I get.

 

Since your off-roading needs are minor, why not get a budget boost and save the money? I'd use the money saved on nicer rims and better quality shocks plus some sway bar disconnects. 33's will fit a budget boost without any problems.

You can get BB's up to about 2.5" up front with 1.5" in the rear, or just do a 2" or 1.75" in the front.

Saves you some bucks and avoids most of the cost problems you are seeing.


Ok - I'm off the soap box now. You don't need a DL for a 2.5" lift. However,any time you modify control arms, it is wise to get an alignment just to be sure everything is correct when you're done.

 

if you are completely set on only going 33's and you dont need a serious suspension mod, then the budget boost is the way to go. however since you do offroad a little, i would recommend for that the tereflex 2.5'' coil lift. it will run you roughly 750. and i say the coil lift just because the tereflex coils are definitely gonna be stronger and stiffer than factory. with this lift though 35's would fit nicely especially if you plan on using flat fenders now or down the road. and 33's would be fine if you keep the factory fender flares.

you shouldn't need to modify your driveline with a 2.5'' even on a two door. i have heard that guys running with an automatic transmission have issues of their drive shaft rubber boot getting torn on a 2 door especially...something to keep in mind unless you drive a manual.

make sure you get wheels with 4.5'' backspacing
and always get an alignment after lifting...dont think you need any special alignment though..?


well i hope this was helpful... good luck and have fun

 

thanks, the reason I want the 2.5" procomp lift is because of the new shocks and springs..and the install is close to the same for the budget, so I figured why not get a little better quality. less likely to want to swap it out later too.

 

just from my own experience ( i put a procomp on my wife's jeep) IMO it was garbage and im looking to upgrade hers to tereflex. its a little more for the tereflex but well worth it. and the tereflex comes with shocks and coils too.

 

i dont want to sound bias or anything, i personally run a clayton offroad 4.5'' which is seriously beefy, but a lot of friends use tereflex and love them.

 

also if you are even the slightest bit mechanically inclined and have a friend to help you out and you can follow instructions you can do the lift yourselves in a matter of a few hours....i personally wouldn't pay for install. it is super easy, just pay for the alignment

 

Do it right, do it once. If you're looking for a complete kit then get the teraflex 2.5" coil kit. You'll be much more satisfied with that. Unless you're just looking for a quick lift, the budget boost would be ideal for you.

It all depends on what you want to do with your rig though!

 

I do drive the manual tranny, so may not have those issues. I don't have anywhere to work on the jeep...which is why I can't do the lift myself. I knew the alignment was important, but the shop guy brought up the cam alignment. I assume that means putting on cam bolts...which I've read negative things about recently, and that adjustable lower control arms is the beter way to go.

why do you say the procomp lift isn't so great?

 

I do like taking the jeep off road, but I don't do it very often...a few times a year with other jeepers and lighter stuff by myself while camping in deserts and national forests like Sequoia with dirt roads that aren't very technical, but require some 4WD. I've only gone over some not so big rocks on one trip (Ocotillo), but did do some scraping and banging along the way...no real damage though.

I take it easy, but I take it.