Rough country lift help
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First, I would recommend reading these 2 threads.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-lifts-288269/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...bie-has-18617/
Second, there's a reason why ROUGH Country is cheap when compared to other lifts out there. Do you have a link to which lift it is? I'm willing to bet it doesn't include the necessary items to run a 3.5" lift.
Third, with a 2 dr and over 3" of lift you're probably going to need a new front and rear drive shaft.
Suspension parts are not something you want to cheap out on or else you'll be doing it twice.
Why are you lifting your Jeep? For looks? To clear bigger tires for mall crawling? Or for off road performance?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-lifts-288269/
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...bie-has-18617/
Second, there's a reason why ROUGH Country is cheap when compared to other lifts out there. Do you have a link to which lift it is? I'm willing to bet it doesn't include the necessary items to run a 3.5" lift.
Third, with a 2 dr and over 3" of lift you're probably going to need a new front and rear drive shaft.
Suspension parts are not something you want to cheap out on or else you'll be doing it twice.
Why are you lifting your Jeep? For looks? To clear bigger tires for mall crawling? Or for off road performance?
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Im only 20, so i got tons of time to upgrade to a better lift. Im just getting a feel for this u know because white if i do spend 1500-2000 on a lift and hate it? Id rather a 500 loss then couple grand. Ive heard many people dont mind there rc lifts say they ride not to bad, id say worth a shot.
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Sounds like to me, a budget boost would fit you perfectly.
Teraflex makes a good 2.5" BB and with flat fenders you could run up to 37" tires.
But like I said earlier. Read those two threads and it will most likely answer your questions.
Teraflex makes a good 2.5" BB and with flat fenders you could run up to 37" tires.
But like I said earlier. Read those two threads and it will most likely answer your questions.
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Why do everything twice though? It will end up costing you more money than if you did it right the first time.
This is why you research and research and research. Find a couple of local lifted jeepers and talk to them. See what lift they are running and if they like them and if they could take you for a spin in their Jeep to see if you like the way it handles and rides.
Most of those people either don't care for the ride, or have never ridden in another Jeep with a higher quality lift. If you were local, I'd let you take my Jeep for a spin and you'd be amazed at the difference between a high quality lift vs a low quality lift is.
Most of those people either don't care for the ride, or have never ridden in another Jeep with a higher quality lift. If you were local, I'd let you take my Jeep for a spin and you'd be amazed at the difference between a high quality lift vs a low quality lift is.
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Why do everything twice though? It will end up costing you more money than if you did it right the first time.
This is why you research and research and research. Find a couple of local lifted jeepers and talk to them. See what lift they are running and if they like them and if they could take you for a spin in their Jeep to see if you like the way it handles and rides.
Most of those people either don't care for the ride, or have never ridden in another Jeep with a higher quality lift. If you were local, I'd let you take my Jeep for a spin and you'd be amazed at the difference between a high quality lift vs a low quality lift is.
Haha funny story about lifts, my buddy had a yj lifted 3'' on 33's and i tell u it was the bumpiest hardest ride ive ever been in complete shit for long drives. Went 3 hours to Edmonton and no never again haha. But it wasnt no ferrari of jeeps it was lifted and he could mud it so he didnt car for the ride. I dont want that because id junk that lift so fast n buy a new one. I know jeeps arnt the best ride but mays well get a lift thats liveable and ur happy with the ride