i am new to the this whole jeep thing i have a 2009 2dr rubicon and am having a hard time trying to figure out what all i should do. i really like the look of the high up lifted jeeps with big tires but was wondering if a 6 inch lift is 2 high for a 2 door any input would be awsome.

 

it depends on what you want to do with it. i know thats a lame-o answer, but its true. personally, i would start with a lift and tires, as that is going to be the most drastic change in appearance. for the wheeling that i plan to do, 6" is wayyyyy too extreme. plus at 6", be prepared for a hella ton of other necessary upgrades all at once.

as a fellow noob, i agree that all the mods out there are somewhat overwhelming to choose from. i currently have a 2.5" Terflex lift and love how it sits now with the 35s. eventually i am going to do front and rear bumpers and winch, so i will need to go alittle higher to keep the stance.

just want to add, 6" lift may not sound big to you, but it is. check out my gallery <------------ for pics of my 2dr rubicon with the current setup.

 

2 Dr, 6" Hmmmmmmmmmm

The lift kit you select can arguably have the biggest impact on the looks, handling, reliability, performance and subsequent costs of your JK. Choose wisely.

A 6" lift will require 37-40" tires to look balanced and avoid the roller skate look.
Those tires will create significant stresses on your whole driveline.

A 6" lift will radically alter the geometry of your suspension and steering and will require a number of other parts to balance it out. Just consider the 4 control arms that position your axles fore/aft and which pivot the axle as the suspension flexes.

The 2dr's shorter wheelbase further complicates matters by providing less real estate to fix all the problems introduced by that amount of lift.

You get the idea.

If you have the cash, the inclination, the time and the tolerance for the road shortcomings of such a JK, then building it could be a lot of fun. If not, it will become your biggest headache. Freedom on choice!

 

i say when it comes to lifts theres no such thing as to high. on the other hand you have to remember that if you go six inches your going to need new driveshafts, front and rear, and also depending on the tire size your probly gonna wanna re-gear. if your cool with that and you got the money i say go for it! one moree thing depending on tire size you may need a break upgrade. good luck hope this helps

 

My 2 dr with a Teraflex 4" lift and 35s is as tall as I would want it for the trails I do.
even at that it feels a little too tall on some areas. This combo gives it a great stance. for extreme trails I like the idea behind the "Lower Forty" jeep 40's with no body lift. If only you could actually afford to have one built!

 

Have you browsed the FAQ's yet?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/modified-tech-faq-answers-questions-every-newbie-has-18617/

Rather than starting with "I want a 6" lift", I'd suggest starting at "What size tire am I going to run?"

The Wheels & Tires faq will give some basics on what size lifts you'll want for various tire heights, and what backspace you'll want on the new wheels.

Then move on to the Suspension faq for info on what components you'll want for various lift heights.

Then move on to the Drivetrain faq for info on gearing options for the new tire size.

And then...

 

everyone is forgetting the most expensive addition to getting a 6" lift with 40's. . .the new axles. You can NOT try to run 40's with a stock dana 30, its just a ticking time bomb with one a few short ticks to spare. Those will be the most expensive.

Basically a short list (and I know I'll even forget some)

-6" lift of choice
-New front and rear driveshafts
-new axles
-Control arms
-Front and rear adjustable trackbar
-Brake upgrade
-Most likely a body lift to avoid rubbing
-New Bumpers or bumper alterations
-Rims and tires
-Extended brake lines (hopefully included in lift)

Like I said, I know I forgot some things, but if youre serious about this, PM JPTwinz, he runs a teraflex 6" Long Arm and has a flawless setup

 

good answer!!!!

 

Tall Jeeps look stupid and redneck. You don't need 6" of lift unless you're trying to stuff huge tires under there. I'm running on the TF BB and 35s, flex the piss out of it, and don't rub. You don't need soo much lift to fit big tires under the JK.

 

IMO, completely agree.

You'll spend a couple grand more just to go from a 3" to a 6" lift. Atleast to lift your jeep properly you will..

<----------------3" lift (Long arm) with 37's