Recommend a 4" lift....
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Recommend a 4" lift....
Looking for a lift for my 2012 jku. Trying to find a lift that is pretty complete but wont break the bank. I have a budget of aroubd $3000 but that budget also includes wheels and tires.
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I plan on adding steel bumpers, winch, steel side steps. I want to make sure i have enough lift to cover any sag. Plus i plan on moving up to 37's in the future
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Man, this can open a whole can of worms and opinions. I have the Tera flex LCG and love it. They also have a 4" short arm that is cheaper. You could also do 3" lift and 1" body lift. Just look at company(s) you might want to buy from and research their stuff. A lot of good companies out there.
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Over two grand of your budget will be going for the 37's and new rims with lower backspace. So you are looking for a complete 4" lift for under $1000?
Chop the fenders or go to flats. Add a body lift. Add 1" coil spacers to your current 3" lift. Add taller bumpstops. Just a suggestion, but look at these options first.
Chop the fenders or go to flats. Add a body lift. Add 1" coil spacers to your current 3" lift. Add taller bumpstops. Just a suggestion, but look at these options first.
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I say this every time: lift height has NOTHING to do with tire clearance. Zero. Going 4" means you have worse driveline angles, steering issues (need a flip kit), and higher center of gravity. You go more than 3"-3.5" because you think it looks cool at the mall. It serves no other purpose. In fact, you can run 37s without a lift.
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Over two grand of your budget will be going for the 37's and new rims with lower backspace. So you are looking for a complete 4" lift for under $1000? Chop the fenders or go to flats. Add a body lift. Add 1" coil spacers to your current 3" lift. Add taller bumpstops. Just a suggestion, but look at these options first.
Im trying to stay away from body lifts. Im fine with getting a lift that xan be upgraded as time goes on. Have been looking at a lift kit from zone off road
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So just for reference. My 5 wheels and 4 ( yes 4 I had a spare 35 laying around) cost me 2200. My Bros 5 wheels and tires(falken wildpeaks) where 2400. Friend just got 5 wheels and tires(gy mtrs) cost 2600
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Ok and the point is?? Not all wheels and tores cost the same. And lets say i do spend around $2400 on tires and wheels....find a good lift kit for $1600 is not impossible.
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