DTCVTC

I have purchesd a JK 2 Door X and I love it.
But now that I have had it for a couple of weeks and its got over 1000 miles on it its time to start thinkin about modes that I want to do.
Now due to my bujet when buying the X I dont get the 44 rear end or the 4:1 tranfer case.

Now I do not know what do go with. I am worried about power, strenght, and not voiding my warrienty any more then I have too. Also this is my first new car out of college and my frist real job so money is a real consdering point with me, This jeep is also my daily drive so keepng some good MPG would be wonderful but its not on the top of the list. But i would like to stay above 16 mpg.

What i am thinking is a
1.) o "lift 33s
2.) 2" lift 33s
3.) 3" lift 35s

Front and rear bumpers along with rock rails I will make my self.


I thank all that apply with any ideas or sudjestions that anyone has.

Thanks
Me

redrock

Lift and tires. Go for the 35s. Then you can do other modes if you need to fix power issues. I had a 05 TJ automatic w/ 4" lift and 33s. My son now has a JK with 2.5" lift w/ 35s. It has retained most of its power. Nothing noticeable. Still performs great. I wish the TJ would have done the same.

My 2 cents - get the stance right first. You dont want to look like every one else.

My pic
http://my.project-jk.com/data/500/thumbs/liftangle.JPG

jeffmarion

Try running a 1" spacer in front and run 33's

As far as gas mileage goes, You should be OK with the 33's.

For comparison
I am running 37's on a 4 door rubi, and averaging almost 14 mpg that is corrected, can't wait to get it regeared though

TexasChopper

if $$$ is an issue, forget the lift, get the 33's, and if you have another 200 to spare buy some wheel spacers to get the tires out of the wheel wells a bit....you will have a decent ride, ok gas mileage, and it will look cool.

doggstyle

What is a bujet?

Rubimon

x 2!

Do the lift when you can afford to do it right. (Ultimate Kit with 35's)

Get some other cool stuff, bumpers. rock rails, armor, and when those tires wear out you'll be ready for the lift and bigger ones.

superboo

would wheel spacers really be needed to comfortably fit 33''s? does that affect strength/durability/ride in any way?

also, how much spacer lift would be needed to level out the front end?

im4degreesaboveu

i was curious about that too

Piginajeep

budget..


\Are you sure you dont have a 44 in the rear?

DTCVTC

First off thanks

Now sorry about my spelling yes I did mean budget.

My budget I am think about 1500 maybe a little more that includes tires lift.

I do have pics up in the jeep pics and talks under my JK x streaching its legs.

One thing I noticed that no one is really talking about the warrenty. Is that something I really shouldnt be worried about? Also I am not sure about the Dana rear end I will have to look today after work.

Also those people that got hard tops for the 2 doors did your window sticker say soft top on it too becuase mine did and there saying that my hard top voided that?

Thanks again and keep the answers comin..