Is the spacer budget boost recommend then or go with a full set of springs?

 

You certainly can upgrade later to new springs. I have the 2.5 teraflex budget boost running for almost 4 years and no issues. I don't do any hard wheeling.

 

If you are planning on adding a lot of weight, coils would be the better option. But mostly it's just personal preference. Many people think spacer lifts work just fine, especially considering the price. And other people say they wish they had started with coils, instead of paying for a spacer lift and then replacing it down the road.

And if you do decide on coils, do some research so you have an idea of what actual lift height you can expect. (2.5" coils could put you over 4", 3.5" coils could be closer to 5". Depending on mfg/model/load/etc). Obviously, the taller you go, the more issues you introduce that may need to be addressed.

 

The spacer kits work great and make everything really simple. Coils can be complicated. Depending on the weight of the Jeep, they may ride nice or stiff and will rarely give you the advertised lift. Toss some Rock Krawler 2.5" coils on a 2-door and you can end up with 4". Now you have lots of issues to deal. Do you flip the drag link? Raised track bar brackets? Etc. You gain very little with coils unless you are truly able to run more travel than the stock coils.

Most people think they run a lot of travel, when in fact they don't. They get the extra flexy kit and big tires, then add a bunch of bump stop so they can clear the tires and end up with the same or less travel than a stock JK.

Budget boosts are simple, easy to install, and cheap. They are also easy to sell used. Why not start there and learn over time what isn't working and then plan the next build after that.

 

I'm gonna do it again. Great advice here. Lol.

 

Within the last 18 months, got a nice unlimited, 2.5 budget boost, 34" duratracs, and some lasik! I recommend all of it!

 

Not that my opinion holds any weight but I would go with a teraflex leveling kit (pucks and longer sway bar links) and Metalcloak overlines until I could afford the 2.5" GC. I say this knowing that eventually I want flat flares anyways and they say you can run up 37's on stock suspension with those fenders. My preference also leans towards getting as much tire under the fenders with as little lift as possible.

 

Like others have said - 2.5" BB, I'd add some control arm drop brackets, and trim them fenders if you wanna do it on the cheap.

Save up for a full kit if you really get into it.

 

I second this. Jake from Teraflex is absolutely awesome! As others have suggested, a BB is probably your best bet. It will get you away from the ground as well as keep your bank in check. By the time you have the funds for a "real" lift, you will probably know 10 fold more about your suspension as well as what YOU really want.

 

RK coils are now sold as 2/4 door.
2 door 2.5's are also 4 door 1.5's.
Im running the old 2.5 which is now sold as 4 door 2.5 and 2 door 3.5.