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lift ideas for an 07 jku

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Old 01-14-2014 | 05:02 PM
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Since budget seems to be your limiting factor,, I would keep an eye on the for sale section of all the jeep forums and snatch something used. And I would agrre with Dirtman,, if you want a nice riding daily driver,, OME shocks. Good luck
Old 02-05-2014 | 08:06 PM
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Which lift would be best has daily driver.
2.5 rubicon express coil lift with monotube shocks
2.5 rubicon express coil lift with twin tube shocks
2.5 skyjacker coil lift with m95 shocks.
Would 35s be to much for 3.21 gears in an 07 unlimited auto for daily driver.
Old 02-05-2014 | 08:21 PM
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You're going to get too many opinions. If your budget is ruling, then "best" is just relevant and you probably won't be happy with anyone's answer anyway. I run 33's on 3.21 with a 6 speed and it kind of sucks (2007). I could not imagine running true 35s with an automatic and 3.21.
Old 02-05-2014 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rubiclone07
Which lift would be best has daily driver. 2.5 rubicon express coil lift with monotube shocks 2.5 rubicon express coil lift with twin tube shocks 2.5 skyjacker coil lift with m95 shocks. Would 35s be to much for 3.21 gears in an 07 unlimited auto for daily driver.
IMO, none of these.

If I HAD to choose between these, it would be one of the RE lifts and not Skycrapper.

35s and 3.21 gears with an automatic is going to be a dog. You can get away with it, but off road will suck.
Old 02-06-2014 | 06:16 AM
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If you are on a budget and this is a daily driver I would just leave it stock until you can afford to do something about the gearing. A true 35" tire on a 2010 automatic should be geared at 4.88-5.13 to get good highway performance. Putting 35's on 3.21 will result in very poor performance and terriable fuel economy further reducing your budget.
Good luck with your decision.
Old 02-06-2014 | 08:33 AM
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Thanks for all the help. How much is the usual gear change cost I know I will need a carrier and gears and the installation kits.
Old 02-06-2014 | 08:36 AM
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It varies from geographic location but expect $1200-$2500 for a complete job for both axles. You will need a new carrier and master set up kit since you are going from 3.21 gears.
Old 02-06-2014 | 08:40 AM
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Wow looks like I won't be lifting my jeep. Thanks for all the help everybody that posted
Old 02-07-2014 | 08:19 PM
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Is there any calculators for gearing. I found some but i don't know how to figure out what's the best ratio for my application
Old 02-08-2014 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by rubiclone07
Wow looks like I won't be lifting my jeep. Thanks for all the help everybody that posted
There's no rule saying you have to have 35's with a lift. 33's will work fine with a lift of your choice.


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