I am in the same boat in that I want to lift my daily driver enough for 35s, without having to drop a fortune on fixing the problems created by a bigger lift (other than a possible re-gear, but I have 4.1 now so that can wait).

I am thinking the teraflex or the ome lift with the buswacker fenders.

Oh and I want it to still fit in the garage.

I will be interested to see what is said here about the mild lifts.

 

anyone running the 3.5 Rubicon lift? Yeah I will have to get new gears the only jeep availiable in my area had the 3:21

 

Im interested to know what you have heard bad about rock krawler lifts?

 

This is all that was said to me! And it was refering to a KJ if it matters?

"Read through the lift thread, after that OME has the best springs period
Rock Krawler is junk, end of discussion
RRO uses OME springs at least but service is poor to none
Best places to deal is JeepinbyAl. AllJs ( Boulderbars.com) They both support LOST in many ways and are great to deal with
With the aluminum front diff and what you can lift safely 32s is it. As far as the numbers game I have seen people with what they call 3.5 inches sitting 2.5 inches below mine. Most when new were about 19 inches middle of wheel to bottom of flare so you can figure from there.
Also 4.10s is as low as you can go gearing wise so that also limits what you want to run.
245-75s works great , keeps your power/mileage etc pretty good without regearing"

 

I have the 3" Full Traction lift and am very happy with it. It performs great off-road and has a nice on-road ride as well. It flexes nicely and I have no complaints so far.

 

I have seen and help install many kind of lifts and rock krawler is far from junk IMO. The quality of their arms, coils, and other components is impressive. Not trying to talk you into there lift, because there are many good quality suspension lifts out there. Like I said I run HD OME coils and shocks. It rides very nice on the street and flexes great off road. The driveability of a lift is going to depend on how you set your castor and center your axle, but not all will ride the same. To clear 35's teraflex has a 2.5 inch coil lift that looks good. Just do some research and read some more. Most everyone is going to pimp a lift they have had good results with.

 

I have a 2010 Rubicon that I installed the RC3.25 kit. It installed with little issues other than the front brake line extensions. I would opt out for some braided brake lines for the fron if I was going to wheel it very hard. I installed 35 inch Dick Cepeck FCII's on MT 17x9 rims. I have just the slightest hitting on full turn into the front air dam which will trim away. Tyhe ride is firm but nice and not too rough. I do get the normal tracking from the wide tire but I expected that. The rear brake lines I did use the extensions and they were fine. Ther fronts I left stock and did not install the brake line extensions. I did take the vehicle in for front end alignemnt and they stated it was still in factory specs. Somewhat critical, I am watching the tire wear. No issues and it rides and tracks straight.
I went with the Rubicon as I got a got price, had the 4:10's as I also have a manual. If the speed limit is 55 , I barely get out of 5th but once on the highway, 65mph I run 6th and it is fine. Hills are a power grabber and I find I need to downshift. Fuel is in the 16 - 17 range for mixed city/country driving.
Overall I am pleased with the kit fit and finish and installation.
Difference in sppedometer is about 10%. at 30 I am about 32, at 55 I am about 59 and at 65 I am just hitting 71 measured with a GPS.
Hope this helps. Enjoy.
Tim

 

Thanks seth!!!

Constantine
Take a look at our New Premium plus suspension system in my sig. We're using the same quality parts as our other lines made in the USA. The only difference being the no maintenance, no noise bushings

if you stick with the 3" lift, you dotn need to worry about the extra parts needed for a 4" kit. Your rear driveline will be fine as well. If you have an auto the front will need replaced.

 

I have a 2010 rubicon unlimited (manual/4.10), the AEV premium 3.5 and 35" MTR's (30 psi). Drives and rides better than stock. Caster and toe in were right on. No wobbles, shimmies or noises. I couldn't be happier.