tuxacious

Hello I am new to the JK community but been part of the YJ community for some time now. I have a 1988 highly modified YJ and have decided to return back to a daily jeep driver. As of last night I purchased my first JK(2013 Sport(Manual)). I am wanting some advice as to how high I should go and as well as what I should put under it. I was wanting to stick with a mild lift for the JK, something I can enjoy on and off road. I have done some research and found a 3 inch lift with 35’s is a good combination for JKs and I do like the look. Is this the best daily driver / weekend warrior rig? I would like to know what lift kits are recommended, what size wheels, what size tires and other modifications should be done to accomplish this goal if possible(re-gearing , Etc…). Budget not really much of an issue at the moment.

Thanks in advance.

Gman*2007

What size gears are you running? Welcome to the forum.

Sapper12b

Welcome to the addiction! Read this thread and it will help answer a lot of questions for you......

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...bie-has-18617/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...our-jk-255799/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...-tires-121129/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...5-lift-149091/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...rs-35s-151591/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...33-35-a-67315/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...de-3-a-256079/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-s...-20240/page35/


this should keep you busy.....

Lifts are very much a personal choice, lots of good companies out there that make great products. Come out to our meet and greet so you can see some of these rides in person.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/lone...-greet-255317/

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/lone...-greet-256055/

OJK12

Welcome to the forum!!! Like has been stated most lifts are a personal preference and everybody likes something different but you sound like you have a good starting point!!

larythebaker394

Welcome to the forum. Please keep us up to date and include pics!

tuxacious

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and advice. This whole life without leaf springs is getting really interesting and entertaining. I have a few questions to answer so here I go.

1.) Gears? The gears are stock 3.21. However, depending on the tire size 5.13's are most likely in the future.

2.) I will definitely have to join yall. Glad to see another jeep group in Houston and on the forum.

3.) I will be glad to provide pics as soon as it is daylight I wanted to take a picture of the YJ and the JK together.

I understand that lifts are a personal choice and some people are bias to certain companies. This is what makes us jeep people awesome in a way. Me being new to all this technology and engineering, I find my self curious to see everyone's opinions on the individuate companies that offer modern parts for modern jeeps. I am coming from a place where I have not had to worry about daily comforts or the wife driving the Jeep to work. My YJ is on 48 with a 71 383 HiPo in it(lol). So I am really want to return to a good all around trail Jeep yet staying a daily driver.

Thanks again to all of you for the quick responses and great information.

- Tux

inspect-a-home

Welcome!

Have you tried taking the stock jeep out to the trails yet? Its a great starting point and soon you will realize you dont need too much lift to do challenging trails. Ive had like 3 different suspension lifts under my Jeep and finally ended up with a 3.5", of course the current system I have now is fully adjustable so i could easily go up to 5.5".

Sapper12b

I agree I ran stock for almost 2 years and was able to keep up for the most part with the other Jeeps running 35's. Join us on a run out to HIdden Falls in your stock jeep before you commit to anything. Hell Ill even let you drive my lifted JK so you can experience the difference.

tuxacious

Thanks guys I have not had a chance to take it out stock, but was planning to this weekend with the wife in the yj.

Hidden falls... I have not been there in a while. When y'all going? I really do enjoy that trail.

tuxacious

So took it out this weekend with the wife in the YJ. I agree with most of yall saying not a lot needs to be done to it. I'm half tempted to squeeze 33's under it and keep it that way for a while. However I definitely see the appeal and some need to go to 35's with a small lift.

Thanks again.