My Jeep finally needs new shoes...
Here is my intention, I want to run 33"s due to the fact that I have stock 3.21 gears and I think putting 35"s on without re-gearing is pretty much out of the question. Eventually, after the Jeep is paid off in a couple years I will re-gear and run 35's without having to change the suspension up again (from what I choose to do now). So with that said I have 2 lift kits in mind; Rusty's 3.25 or Terraflex 2.5 BB.

I see alot of people running 33"s on the TF 2.5 BB and it looks perfect for that tire size. I haven't seen anyone running a Rustys with 33"s.

My question is, will running 33"s on a Rusty's 3.25" Lift look ridiculous? Or should I just go with the TF kit?

Anyone with the Rusty's lift running 33"s feel free to post pics as well!

 

Honestly your best bet would be to go with the TF 2.5 spring lift. You'll be able to run that same lift w/ your 35's in the future with no issues.

 

I was referring to this Terraflex spacer kit (Budget Boost): http://www.teraflex.biz/products/jk-...get-boost.html

Is this the one you're referring to?: http://www.teraflex.biz/products/jk-2-5-lift-kit.html

If this is the case Ill go with the Rusty's because I want to do shocks and stay in the $500 range.

 

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...rod=TF-1351200

Here is the one with the spring and Shock adapters.

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...rod=TF-1351000

and here is the kit with replacement shocks.

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...e-offroad-pics

And here is an idea of what your will be getting with this lift...


I'm most likely going the same route

 

For mild off roading whats the benefit of spending $125 more on the coil lift compared to the Budget Boost with Spacers?

 

i'm running the rough country 4" lift with 33's i'll see if i can post the pic. i know its more than what you was wanting to lift, and its over kill for 33's but i like the look.

 

I have a 4 inch Superlift (which needs upgrading) and 33s. It is too much lift for 33s but I am getting 35s and have 4.10s. I would drop the extra $ on the TF Coil Kit. Then you won't need a new kit after regear and 35s. Do what works for you, and good luck.

 

Although u dont need a lift to run 33s, I would get one anyway if u intend to wheel, U will benefit from increased flex and increased belly clearance. If u want to put on a heavy bumper and winch at any point in future, I would go with coil lift so u can add spacers to compensate for sag, plus u will get increased flex with coil lift vs just BB. I ran a 3 inch lift with 32s for a while and it looked fine. I dont like the stuffed look myself and the 3 inch lift I have now looks to low for 34s, and I will be updgrading to 4 inch at some in point in time. I like a lot of wheel well showing, plus I want more belly clearance.

 

I DO want to lift it. But I plan on running 33"s for about 4 years, or until the Jeep is paid off. At that point I will look into re-gearing and putting 35" shoes on. But until then I want either a 2.5" or 3.25", namely Rustys or Teraflex.

Im just trying to decide which one to go with and im also trying to be cost effective and practical. The most wheeling I do is on rutted trails and logging roads in Central Maine. So im not going for a super-flex rig. Just something with a little extra clearance to deal with those rutts and ditches.

So far what Ive gathered is this:
1. Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost w/shocks: $525
2. Rusty's 3.25" Lift w shocks & Adjustable Track Bars: $550
3. Teraflex 2.5" Coil Lift w/shocks: $640

WWYD?

 

Have u looked into the teraflex leveling kit? They have a puck kit and a spring replacement (although the spring replacement is for only four doors right now. They are working on a 2 door). The leveling kit will get u 2 inches front and 1 inch in the rear... The spacers run for ~120 I believe.. Plenty of clearance for 33's though