So I have $1500 to spend and I know that about $900 is going to be spent on some new (treadwright) 35 meats! I currently have a RC 2.5" BB (with missing front shock reloc. brackets and Rubi shocks) and I want a NEW lift! I'd like to go with a complete lift (shocks, coils, etc) but the only one I can find that will keep me in my remaining balance is either the RC 3.5" Series II or any of their lower kits (3.25", 2.5" (coils and shocks only))...

Question is, does anyone have any PERSONAL EXPERIENCE with these lifts and should I stay with the straight forward 2.5" w/ 35s or go with the 3.5" w/ 35s?! I will be using this lift/tire combo in the GREAT state of Maine and New England area!

Thanks in advance,
Billy

 

Save up a little bit more cash and get what you want don't settle cause its what you can afford now. And you can research a little more about your options while your saving. There are tons of suspension threads on here, just do a search for one.

 

Other ideas that are running through my head (there are too many) are sticking with 33s and just getting a more complete lift. If I get 33" A/T = $800. 33" M/T = $915? 35" M/T = $950.

Big question is stick with 33s and get a better 2.5" lift or go up to 35s and then what lift to go with? Also M/T vs. A/T?! I'm sorry for all the noob questions but, hey, we all started somewhere?!

Thanks again,
Billy

 

regear with the 1500. i did it when i god my 33's and with no lift. best money spent on my jk so far. yes, even better than the prorock

 

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I'd say stay away from RC and move up to a Teraflex full lift. Or you'll end up spending more money in the long run.

 

I disagree you don't need to regear with 33's some don't with 35's.
But if you're debating between 33's and 35's go 35's ALL the way because believe me if you get 33's you're going to want 35's soon after...... I'm speaking from experience.

 

auto or manual?

 

Mine is a JKU auto..... I never regeared with 33's I have since with 35's but even before I regeared it was livable with 35's.

 

I'd go with 35's with that kinda price difference.
plus my treadwrights are taking forever to wear down.
so if you get 33's it will be a couple of years before you wear them down.

 

very good idea to regear first