ScottK

Ok guys, I need some opinions. I want to go with a 4" lift for my unlimited, does it make sense to go with a 3" suspension lift and a 1" body lift, or is it better to just go with a 4" suspension lift from the start. I'm planning on replacing the drive shafts and getting adjustable control arms no matter which lift I go with, so the cost will be about the same either way. Anybody have any reasons / experiences on why either way would be better?

JKJosh

I personally am not a big fan of body lifts, and since you are going to have to take the suspension apart either way, you might as well just go with the 4 inch and be done with it. It would take less time.

Just my .02 though. I am sure someone will see it another way.

axsys

if youre gonna drop a decent amount of money on a nice lift, might as well go with 4". that way you have more to flex, and if you ever decide you want to go 5", then you can get the body lift installed on top of the other lift.

CO JK Jeeper

The body lifts I have used in past always jack with shifting mechs, and using a straight 4" would be much easier, and probably less cost also.

porters

If I had the budget for both the 4" lift and the new drive shafts I would go that way for sure. The only reason to go the 3" + 1" is budget.

gtin

i would have to agree with axsys on this since that is the way mine is set up

def9112

I would stay away from a body lift, that gap between the body and bumpers is ugly and looks cheap.

Erockhopper

The only advantage would be price and ride quality. If you hav the 4 door the difference in the ride between the 3 and 4 should be minimal. go with the 4!

Choppus

I vote to go with the 4", you will have more flex that way.

ScottK

Well, it's unanamous so far! I thought the 4" would be the better choice, but had to check with the experts! Looks like there's a 4" suspension lift in my future. I'm going to order a Teraflex, or Superlift, or Clayton, or Full Traction, or Currie, or Rock Crawler..........