Ok so after I installed my smittybilt bumper (150lbs) and threw on my winch (heavy lol) I noticed some sagging. Now I read that BB are good for leveling to fix this. Now question is will a 2.5 BB still be good enough for a decent lift itself or will it just level it out to almost "factory" height. I wanted enough lift for my wheeling activities obviously but also enough for 33's at this time. Kind of wanted to keep it somewhat economical since its my DD. Also TF or SJ? A friend suggested SJ but it seems like a lot of people on here love TF. I'm lost. Advice, comments, help?

Thanks in advanced!!!!

P.S. I would like to keep stock tires on my JKUX until I save enough money for 33's.

 

first off, the SJ coils are terrible and you will find that they sag quickly. second, all you really need to help compensate for your new found sag are 1" coil spacers. for your purposes, i might recommend installing a TF 2.5" coil lift and add a set of 1" spacers up front.

 

Thank you for your help!!!!

 

X2 on the coil lift and spacer

That will still give you lots of good flexing room with those 33s.

 

The BB will give the lift you want but with the added weight of the bumper and winch, with the spacers, I found that it the driveability declined and the ride suffered. I got the 2 1/2 TF lift with springs and even with my RR front bumper with ends and a Warn M8000 winch it sits beautifully. I do have the RR bumper on the rear as well. No more spacers were needed on the front to compensate for more height. I needed the 1 1/2 spacers as well with the stock 17" Moab wheels to push them out so they wouldn't rub.. It's a very nice setup.
Good luck.

 

When you say the driveability declined what exactly to you mean? Handling and all around ride of your jk? Death wobble?

 

No death rattle. The spring travel was compressed allowing it to bottom out easily and it felt very heavy on the front end. Cracks in the pavement were harsh and irritating. It also made the steering stiffer and it just didn't feel right at all. On road or off.
I even put the 1/2 inch spacers in the rear springs with the TF 2 1/2 lift and it sits perfectly now for me and it drives beautifully too.
If you install the TF lift be sure to follow the instructions on loosening all the Track bar bolts and bouncing and shaking the Jeep while it is on the ground after the lift is installed. Then tighten. That may prevent you from having to get the adjustable front lower control arms. It'll save you some money.
Have fun.

 

So your saying don't get the 1" spacers with the coil lift get 1/2" spacers

 

You will only get the rear 1/2" spacers IF you order the kit with the TF 9550 shocks. The shocks are long and these rear spacers double as a coil retainer under full extension of these long shocks.

 

Perfect answer.