Does 2.5 lift need new shocks?
01-10-2023, 05:55 AM
#1
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
Does 2.5 lift need new shocks?
2018 JKU Sport (all stock, currently) running Wrangler 255/75/17. Dana 3.21 gears according to the window sticker. Its my DD, but would like a bit more aggressive appearance. Finally, after 3 1/2 years, I am planning on new tires and either leveling kit (2 front/1rear) or 2.5 lift. Looking at 285/75/17 in either Nitto Ridge Grapplers or BFG KO2.
Do I need new shocks if I install 2.5 lift?
Wondering if the tires will be too wide and rub?
Thoughts on puck spacer/leveling kits for DD?
Will I need to regear? Not a huge tire size difference.
Jeep will likely not see much off road action, but hoping for a few trails. As much as Id love to go all out and put big tires and lift on it, its not something my spouse is interested in and we really cant afford all that goes with it. I can dream though.
Thanks in advance!
Do I need new shocks if I install 2.5 lift?
Wondering if the tires will be too wide and rub?
Thoughts on puck spacer/leveling kits for DD?
Will I need to regear? Not a huge tire size difference.
Jeep will likely not see much off road action, but hoping for a few trails. As much as Id love to go all out and put big tires and lift on it, its not something my spouse is interested in and we really cant afford all that goes with it. I can dream though.
Thanks in advance!
01-10-2023, 06:30 AM
#2
JK Jedi
At some point you likely want to get a bit longer shock to account for lift height. If the factory shocks still have life and you want to save some $$ you are fine for a bit. Lots of budget boosts or leveling kits will come with shock extension brackets so you can continue using the factory shocks. If you didn't want to use brackets what you're giving up is downward shock travel....in this case up to 2" of it.
Can't speak to those tires rubbing or not with factory wheels, but you can always pop a couple washers in the steering stops in the knuckles if you need to limit that just a touch. Regear will be all subjective. As you know, 3.21 is not optimal as you currently are really. It will be more sluggish with any small increase in tire size. Certainly not something that is going to make things blow up, so you can always make your updates and see how much the performance drives you crazy or not.
Also, nothing at all wrong with a little budget boost or leveling kit for a DD.
Can't speak to those tires rubbing or not with factory wheels, but you can always pop a couple washers in the steering stops in the knuckles if you need to limit that just a touch. Regear will be all subjective. As you know, 3.21 is not optimal as you currently are really. It will be more sluggish with any small increase in tire size. Certainly not something that is going to make things blow up, so you can always make your updates and see how much the performance drives you crazy or not.
Also, nothing at all wrong with a little budget boost or leveling kit for a DD.
01-10-2023, 12:38 PM
#3
JK Newbie
Thread Starter
At some point you likely want to get a bit longer shock to account for lift height. If the factory shocks still have life and you want to save some $$ you are fine for a bit. Lots of budget boosts or leveling kits will come with shock extension brackets so you can continue using the factory shocks. If you didn't want to use brackets what you're giving up is downward shock travel....in this case up to 2" of it.
Can't speak to those tires rubbing or not with factory wheels, but you can always pop a couple washers in the steering stops in the knuckles if you need to limit that just a touch. Regear will be all subjective. As you know, 3.21 is not optimal as you currently are really. It will be more sluggish with any small increase in tire size. Certainly not something that is going to make things blow up, so you can always make your updates and see how much the performance drives you crazy or not.
Also, nothing at all wrong with a little budget boost or leveling kit for a DD.
Can't speak to those tires rubbing or not with factory wheels, but you can always pop a couple washers in the steering stops in the knuckles if you need to limit that just a touch. Regear will be all subjective. As you know, 3.21 is not optimal as you currently are really. It will be more sluggish with any small increase in tire size. Certainly not something that is going to make things blow up, so you can always make your updates and see how much the performance drives you crazy or not.
Also, nothing at all wrong with a little budget boost or leveling kit for a DD.