So guys I am stuck... I need to figure out what to do to the Jeep next. I am thinking maybe lift and 35s cause I hate being the smallest What would everyone else suggest? Anything I should do first? Or any suggestions on which lift? I bow down to your superior knowledge

 

It really depends on what you want... You can go budget boost and run a BL or you can go full coil lift right off the bat...

Most start with a BB, then go to a mild coil lift then just continue to build from there... There are coil lifts ranging from 2.5" to 6" of lift... You can spend a few hundred up to a few thousand... once again it comes down to what you want to get out of your jeep and what you use it for...

I'm running a 4" lift, 1"BL, aftermarket bumpers, & skids (allot of steel) on really big 35's and drive it daily to and from work 160kms (100 miles) round trip and love it... I'm done lifting it, now it's time for gussettes, sleves, shock relocation brackets, maybe rear CA's... Damn I need another job

You might have had an easier time deceiding on the color of your jeep

 

Well you know we're no experts, rather learning ourselves. But from our expirience up to now, jump right to 35s, they seem to be entry level with most of the rigs in the group. Not like us, we gut suckered into 33s (LMAO, Bruce) But also look to get an offset rim as to not have the tire rub on the inside. And it looks way better from behind with the mudders sticking out. 2Summer installed a 2 inch "budget boost" I had bought used from Morticon. Cheap fix to lift her and works well so far. But then again if you have the $$$, then maybe go straight to a real lift kit. We're working on that next. Don't worry so much about warranty issues, besides the kind of riding I seen you do, no one should warrant!!!

 

Budget boost is for non hydro workers mwhahah. I want to go straight to the coil lift. I am think 2 or 2.5 cause I really dont wanna change out driveshafts. I read if you go over 3inches on a 2 door that is needed. So I guess what I am actually looking for is manufactures that you would recommend. Also you guys have run the trails in the area so you know what is needed thats why I put it in central canada. Anything other than the lift you would recommend for our area ie skids or anything?

 

your next mod should be a WINCH !!!!

you need to be able to get yourself unstuck before being able to go farther

 

I tried the 35" for 6 months, but I sold the tires last week

Back to 33" KM2

Why?

- More torque off-road and on the road with 33" (I have 4.1)

- Did not see a real difference off-road with 35" (even in deep mud)

- Steering more heavy with 35"

- Too much money for gas with 35"

I read a lot about 35", I tried it and didn't like it

IMHO, lockers are very important, especially in mud and deep snow.

Like Goldorack said: a winch is also very important

 

1. Lift
2. wheels & 35's
3. winch.

 

I would be willing to try 37" one day (with new gears and sleeves), but with my experience, I didn't see any difference between 33" and 35"
But I'm sure that 37" is really different.
Of course, a JK is more bad ass on 35"... but I don't really care about that
I love my JK with this set up

 

LOL and the bug has bit.

I have ran my little RC 2.5 BB with 4dr springs and RC shocks for almost 3 years. It hasnt done me wrong. Granted I am doing a huge build when I get back from this shithole but that is only cause I am making good money here, and am in a position to put A LOT of money into my Jeep.

I would definitely suggest a good complete lift though. Of course 35's too.
RockKrawler, Currie, Teraflex and Clayton all make good complete lifts. RockKrawler even has aluminum ones now if you want to stay nice and light.
Bryan (Morticon) has thrown lockers into his too, and those are always nice to have, but not a necessity. Either way it is going to cost money. With bigger tires come gears and so on.

We tend to run in a lot of water, so a snorkel never hurts, ask Dave lol...

It is really going to come down to what kind of cabbage you want to spend. And what you like.

Either way make sure you get Bruce to install it. He LOVES installing lifts lol..

...and lets see some pics too. I am living vicariously through you guys for wheeling....lol

-Todd

 

That does make sense


alfy