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Old 02-20-2014, 11:52 AM
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4" lift with bushwhacker flats. 35s
Nice rig. What kind of tires are those? Toyo MT? Like those a lot.

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Old 02-20-2014, 12:43 PM
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If you haven't already read it, https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-lifts-288269/ is a good place to find some solid info on lifts and what will accommodate X size tires. Search around a bit on the forum - the Show and Tell thread will have lots and lots of pics to serve as inspiration.
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Old 02-20-2014, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JK_Jeff
I have a '14 JKU and I want to lift it and I know I want 35's on it. What is a good lift size? I've seen 3" and 6" just don't know what I really want. Any suggestions?
A 2.5" lift will clear a 35" tire with the factory flares no problem. Theres a lot of kits out there, it just boils down to what you are looking to get out of it. If you have any questions about our products feel free to ask! Good luck with the build.

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Old 02-20-2014, 03:51 PM
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This is the second thread with the same topic: but what type of trails will you run, or is this a street rig?
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Old 02-20-2014, 03:57 PM
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I have a 2.5 skyjacker with 35 nitto trail grapplers and it drives great, better than stock, hope this helps ya
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Old 02-20-2014, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bombout800
I would chose some arms with currie joints(they seem to last the longest). Everything you upgrade in the front end make sure it's of great quality. If you go over 3" you'll need to flip the drag link and raise the trackbar.
Not to hijack but I've asked 3 times before this, I'm at 4" with 37's and it drives/handles great!

What would change with the drag link flipped? I don't know if this helps/matters but I have the Dynatrac axles and I know they reposition the geometry a bit, but if anything my Jeep handles better now than factory.

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Old 02-20-2014, 06:08 PM
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It's going to be a DD but it's going to some pretty rough terrain. There are tons of place to go off roading around me. I want to be able to clear most terrain.
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Old 02-20-2014, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JK_Jeff
It's going to be a DD but it's going to some pretty rough terrain. There are tons of place to go off roading around me. I want to be able to clear most terrain.
If you think there is a chance you might wind up going to 37's then you might want a 3" lift...

with 37's and a 3" lift you'd be able to go most places, your Jeep would probably be equipped to go more places than your off-road skills might be ready for!

I know that is the case with my jk.

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Just an opinion, it seems that your test drive in a 3" lifted jeep has made you set on a minimum 3" lift with bigger than 35" tires. Know going into your build that the higher and bigger you go, more has to be spent. Keep in mind you will lose mpg once the first mod is installed.
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Originally Posted by JK_Jeff
I have a '14 JKU and I want to lift it and I know I want 35's on it. What is a good lift size? I've seen 3" and 6" just don't know what I really want. Any suggestions?
2 inch with MCE flat fenders
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