Lift Suggestions for a 2 Door JK "Mall Crawler" on 35's ;)
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Originally Posted by FloBraJK
So you're gonna need the lowering kit, 20 inch rims and color matched bumpers?
LOL just messin! But I say go for a coil spacer kit. Can't go wrong with that.
LOL just messin! But I say go for a coil spacer kit. Can't go wrong with that.
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In my research, I think I am going with the Teraflex BB and 35's when my (new) tires are worn out... I am not a hardcore offroader. I just like to go camping where no one else can go
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Originally Posted by Closer
Hey guys, can I score some suggestions?
I won't be offroading for a long while... and when I do I'll change everything up at that time.. but for now what I'm looking for is an appropriate lift for daily driving (~20 miles/day pavement) to accommodate the following:
Jeep: JK 2 Door Hardtop
Tires: Nitto Mud Grapplers
Size: 35x12.5x20
Backspacing: 4.5"
I'll just be driving on pavement.. not rough.. on the freeway for short 5 mile trips, but thats about it. I know the Nitto's aren't necessary but I love the way they look!
What are some recommendations, including any stabilizers etc., for a good price?
Also, I have a 4wheelparts near by and they offer 25% off their install if you buy online, so if the prices are relatively good there I wouldn't mind going for that, since I will need to have it installed somewhere.
I won't be offroading for a long while... and when I do I'll change everything up at that time.. but for now what I'm looking for is an appropriate lift for daily driving (~20 miles/day pavement) to accommodate the following:
Jeep: JK 2 Door Hardtop
Tires: Nitto Mud Grapplers
Size: 35x12.5x20
Backspacing: 4.5"
I'll just be driving on pavement.. not rough.. on the freeway for short 5 mile trips, but thats about it. I know the Nitto's aren't necessary but I love the way they look!
What are some recommendations, including any stabilizers etc., for a good price?
Also, I have a 4wheelparts near by and they offer 25% off their install if you buy online, so if the prices are relatively good there I wouldn't mind going for that, since I will need to have it installed somewhere.
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If you think your going to wheel your rig, then don't throw money away on a BB, just save for a little extra time and order what you want from the start. I went with a 2.5 inch TF coil lift and shocks. Installed it myself in a few hours and couldn't be happier. Just go in stages. I installed my lift and drove for a few weeks on stock sahara wheels until I got my new wheels and tires
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If you think your going to wheel your rig, then don't throw money away on a BB, just save for a little extra time and order what you want from the start. I went with a 2.5 inch TF coil lift and shocks. Installed it myself in a few hours and couldn't be happier. Just go in stages. I installed my lift and drove for a few weeks on stock sahara wheels until I got my new wheels and tires
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x2 on that, if you know something about bolts and wrenches, then you can install a simple lift yourself. you just have to get a simple, but effective lift kit, like this one http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_2perf.html there are good things said about these rough country shocks and springs. and for the price its pretty good. most people perfer teraflex but go with what your mind desires. and im sure there are DIY wrightups to install this lift
I got a quote for a TeraFlex 2" Budget Boost with Rubicon Express shocks for around $400. If the "Rubicon Express" brand shocks are good, that sounds like a good deal to me. I double checked to see if it was a 2.5" budget boost, as I haven't seen any 2" ones, but he said it was 2".. maybe he misread twice? He said the description indicated it would fit 33" - 35" tires on a JK.
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I would also suggest that you open the FAQ's at the top of this modified area. Lots of great info there to help you out. Be sure to read "what is caster? how much do I need?".
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
Rather than listen to a salesman, do yourself a huge favor and spend more time with the research. Get a handle on what all of the different components do, at what heights they become more important, and why you might want/need any of them. Then you can start looking at specific lifts and make some informed decisions on why one may be better for you than another.
I would also suggest that you open the FAQ's at the top of this modified area. Lots of great info there to help you out. Be sure to read "what is caster? how much do I need?".
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Originally Posted by Closer
I feel ya. Id love to research but I kind of jumped into this with a full time job & full time school so my plate is kind of.... full. :-/ I'm trying to gather everyones opinion so my moves are less risky.