After what seemed like ages of saving and saving money, I am finally ready to bite the bullet and blow a huge chunk of cash on my jeep! I drive an automatic 2008 jeep wrangler unlimited. The direction I am headed as of now is to purchase 5 37" BFG KM2. Along with bushwhacker flat style Flanders, front and rear Driveshafts, axle sleeves and gussets, aftermarket front and rear bumpers/tire carrier. Now. Where I am still debating is the lift decision. I want it to be high. So no lower than a 4. And I know I'm gonna need new brakelines and bumpstops as well. Any advice on which brand and height? Constructive criticism please. Thanks!

 

Hmmm been researching about the full traction 6" long arm suspension system. Any body with this lift? Pros cons?

 

I'm no expert by any means, and you probably already have found this out in your research, but you'll probably want to look at regearing your differentials for 37" tires.

Sorry, don't know much about that lift but thought I would mention the gearing.

 

I have a 3.5" RE long arm kit on mine to handle 37" tires. No problems except the tires force the stock fenders off their mounting. Aftermarket finders will solve this problem. Moving to 40" tires in a few months. will go with a small body lift to manage that.

One note on the high lift. The angle of the drive shaft entering the transfer case is rather important. I am on DS #3 mostly due to poor entry angle to the case. I have Teraflex drive shafts. On my last drive shaft rebuilt, I added another inch to the length which seems to have helped. Just FYI on a tall lift like your considering.

 

Yes sorry I don't know why I forgot to mention that. I will also be regearing to 5.13 front and rear axle.

 

I think you'll find with the Bushwackers added clearance you won't need 6" of lift.

I'm running the Full-Traction 3" Ultra, along with Bushwacker flat panel flares and there is plenty of room for 37's.

I just got the D30 gussets installed, so I'm almost ready to go to 37's.






Just my

 

3 1/2" to 4" of lift and flat fenders would be a great setup for 37's

 

I agree....6 inches with flat fender flares would look a little goofy. 3.5-4" would be perfect look with 35s or especially 37s.

Make sure you go with something that gives you good adjust ability on your CAs for caster issues, etc. You are already doing the DSs so that's good. You might need track bars at that height as well.