bren1531

Hi...wanting to modify my jeep with a 3inch lift. Was looking at the ready lift kit. Since I am going with the Toyo 35x12x17 MT, I've been told that I need to get new shocks and springs to be able to with stand these beefy toyo tires.

Does anyone have the knowledge on what to get or are the vendors trying to over charge me for some unnecessary add on's?

Please help!

Thank you!

BlackRockBurner

Research first:

mbpike

There are a couple of stickies at the top of the Modified JK Tech section. Read them, and you will get a pretty good understanding of what all you will need. Depending on what you plan to use the JKU for, 3" might not be your best suggestion. I'm sure some guys will chime in soon, that have forgotten more than I will ever know, So I will let them make suggestions on what would work for your needs.

D3ADLY

Some kits suck. Some are great. Some cost too much for what you might or might not want to do. Lots of variables.

What's your plans for your Jeep? What would you like to do with it?

With more info some could probably steer you in a good direction. You don't need a 3'' lift to run 35'' Toyo's. You technically can run them on the stock suspension with some cutting and flatties and longer bump stops. So that rumor on needing bigger shocks and springs to handle them is inaccurate imo. Your stockers can handle them. However, I would definitely do a small lift for 35's to look and perform better.

bren1531

So which size lift are you talking about? 2.5? I don't want to do any trimming on my jeep, so that's why I was thinking of the 3inch lift to give it enough clearance. I am a full on beginner, so I plan on starting out on just some trail.

I also believe in getting the best product for the best price. I appreciate your help and opinion on this matter.

D3ADLY

Well, just depends on what your budget is. The higher you go the more likely you'll need to replace your driveshaft-faster and possibly other things. I've never put 35's on my jeep so I can't speak from experience if you'll get by without cutting your pinch seams or not.

I would "think" if you don't want to, you'll probably need some adjustable arms to push that axel back to recenter it in the wheel wells to try to clear your tires of the pinch seams. I went to 37s and had to, of course 35s are a little smaller...

I would do some searching to make sure you wont need to trim unless others with that experience will chime in?

Since your only going to do some light trails...etc, I wouldn't drop a ton of money into the lift unless money is no barrier. 2.5" and 35s seem to be the bread and butter for most peoples builds on the JK.

I personally went bigger to be different myself.

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SpicedCrusher

Personally I wouldn't do 3" unless you plan to run 37's. Bigger (taller) isn't always better, especially with jeeps. 2-2.5 is plenty for 35's in my opinion. Depending on the type of wheeling you plan to do your more then likely going to want to trim the pinch seam. I know you said you don't want to but it is simple and very easy to do.

BlackRockBurner

Bren1531- by going to 35's are you ready for a drop in road performance? In acceleration, throttle response and mpg. That's the trade off to get increased off road performance. Suggest to off road fully stock your first year. Learn your rigs quirks, pick lines and wheel placement, decide how you will build for the trails you will go on.

nthinuf

Did you happen to read the "ReadyLift Limited Lifetime NO Fine Print Warranty" ?? You really should!!

As mentioned, open the two sticky threads and read. Get a better idea of what effects lifting will have, what the different components do, and why some versions of components may be better for your needs than others.

For instance, does the 3" lift you are looking at have any form of caster correction? Is it something you might want at that height?

courtsm3

Running a 3 inch synergy lift. Drives beautifully and with my flat fenders im running 37's without issue. If your set on 3" go synergy! Awesome coils.