Advice on best option for lift on DD
10-05-2012, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by FJ Jake
I've got the 2012 JKU as well. I put ProComp35s and BDS 2 1-2 lift. It's an automatic and I had to re-gear. Before re-gear it drove awful in regards to transmission. Once I did gears and used procal it rides great. Love the procomp tires. Not loud at all for highway driving.
10-05-2012, 04:06 PM
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Originally Posted by woodyvw9
I have a 2008 JKU with a 2.5" Teraflex BB. I drive it daily without issue except the aforementioned fuel mileage. I have 33" Nitto's on it and it still does well off-road I just have to watch my line a little better than the guys with 35-37's. The install is pretty easy and you can always upgrade to coil springs in the future.
10-05-2012, 04:23 PM
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I second the OME lift. If u go with the light/medium load springs you'll net a 2.5 inch lift. I also added adjustable lower control arms to add positive caster for a more solid feel for on and off road driving. I rock 33s with wheels that have 4.5 backspacing. 10.5 width. Stay under a 3 inch lift and you don't have to worry about driveshafts, adjustable trackbars, Adjustable upper control arms, or brake line extensions.
10-10-2012, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by FJ Jake
I had stock 3.21 and changed to 4.10s. Can't say i have the best mpg but after all its a jeep. With new gears she rides great and tows great.
10-10-2012, 01:54 PM
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AEV 3.5" Dualsport for me! I was down to Teraflex & AEV. Went with the AEV (taking Dave @ Northridge 4x4 advice). Ride & look is incredible! Take your time & research well before deciding. It took me over 6 months. Here's a poser shot:
10-10-2012, 03:29 PM
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Give Chris at Offroad Evolution a call. I went with an AEV lift when I started out and wished I would have called the Evo crew first. Would have saved me about 1200 bucks...anyway, ask Chris about their Enforcer lift. Its available with 3" coils now which should be perfect for 35's.
I couldnt be happier with my set up now! You will like the ride from their plush ride coils better than the stock ride...
I couldnt be happier with my set up now! You will like the ride from their plush ride coils better than the stock ride...
10-10-2012, 04:04 PM
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For daily driving I would recommend going with a BB or coil lift 3 inches or less that keeps the factory control arms.
From what I have seen with my friends Jeep's once you get over 3 inches and have after market control arms you are going to be constantly tweaking and adjusting and running into problems.
From what I have seen with my friends Jeep's once you get over 3 inches and have after market control arms you are going to be constantly tweaking and adjusting and running into problems.
10-10-2012, 04:07 PM
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For daily driving I would recommend going with a BB or coil lift 3 inches or less that keeps the factory control arms.
From what I have seen with my friends Jeep's once you get over 3 inches and have after market control arms you are going to be constantly tweaking and adjusting and running into problems.
From what I have seen with my friends Jeep's once you get over 3 inches and have after market control arms you are going to be constantly tweaking and adjusting and running into problems.
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10-10-2012, 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JKMigs
What did it cost to change to 4.10's? I'm thinking I'm going to have to go the same route.