Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Lift help, please!

Thread Tools
 
Old 03-26-2007, 07:28 AM
  #1  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
greggradwohl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Lift help, please!

Rusty’s makes a 3.5 inch that comes with springs, shocks, and track bars for about $550. No adjustable control arms, no break line extensions, no extended sway bar links, no bump stop extensions…

Is it that you don’t need all this other stuff on a JK (4 door)? Or, would you be expecting problems later?

I was planning on a FT ultimate. But, if you dont need all this junk on the JKs I wouldn't mind saving some cash.


Rusty’s Lift:
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ry_Code=JKKITS

FT lift:
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...?prod=FTS-7133
Old 03-26-2007, 07:38 AM
  #2  
JK-Forum Founder
 
wayoflife's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Laguna Niguel, CA
Posts: 36,534
Likes: 0
Received 15 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by greggradwohl
Rusty’s makes a 3.5 inch that comes with springs, shocks, and track bars for about $550. No adjustable control arms, no break line extensions, no extended sway bar links, no bump stop extensions…

Is it that you don’t need all this other stuff on a JK (4 door)? Or, would you be expecting problems later?

I was planning on a FT ultimate. But, if you dont need all this junk on the JKs I wouldn't mind saving some cash.


Rusty’s Lift:
http://rustysoffroad.com/mm5/merchan...ry_Code=JKKITS

FT lift:
http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...?prod=FTS-7133
"Need" is a relative term. No, you technically don't need all the extra parts if you don't mind a compromised ride. Although it is more expensive, the Full Traction Ultimate lift comes with everything you need to correct your suspension/steering geometry and dial in your ride after lifting it. And, in my opinion, it is a far superior kit no matter how you look at it and worth every penny.
Old 03-26-2007, 07:56 AM
  #3  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
greggradwohl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 427
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by wayoflife
"Need" is a relative term. No, you technically don't need all the extra parts if you don't mind a compromised ride. Although it is more expensive, the Full Traction Ultimate lift comes with everything you need to correct your suspension/steering geometry and dial in your ride after lifting it. And, in my opinion, it is a far superior kit no matter how you look at it and worth every penny.
Thanks, wayoflife.
That is what I wanted to hear.
Old 03-26-2007, 11:31 AM
  #4  
JK Newbie
 
chartguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 71
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I have a Rustys and it has an adustable front track bar, a adjustable rear track bar, coils, shocks, and extended bumps stops in the box. Only thing I see a problem with is extended sway bar links not included.
Old 03-26-2007, 09:53 PM
  #5  
JK Enthusiast
 
jeepfreek13's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Black Hills of South Dakota
Posts: 183
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I am running the Rusty's lift on both my 2 and 4 door. no problems here, no compromise here in rock country.
Old 03-27-2007, 12:45 AM
  #6  
JK Freak
 
degenerate's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: pensalbama
Posts: 711
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

when i lifted my TJ i went with a more budget kit, and pieced the rest together out of used parts on various forums and ebay. all told, i think i probably saved about $300, but i had to wait a bunch of months to finally get everything together. if you go this route, you will have to wait even longer, as there really are no used aftermarket parts for our rigs yet.

if you offroad it, you really should get the most complete kit you can, but that's just one man's opinion.
Old 03-27-2007, 05:30 AM
  #7  
JK Enthusiast
 
huskynox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

You may want to call and ask if that picture of the kit is complete, I doubt it is. If you look closely at one of the Jeep pictures included in the photos, you can see brake line drop brackets....... And I highly doubt it doesn't come with bump stops.

husky~
Old 03-27-2007, 11:42 AM
  #8  
JK Newbie
 
j2dna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Dallas, TX
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I'm wanting to run 35x12.5/18's...should I go with the Teraflex 2.5" BB or a 4" lift from Superlift (or Skyjacker).

I'm worried that if I go with the 2.5" I won't be as happy.
Old 03-27-2007, 12:49 PM
  #9  
JK Freak
 
pulman01's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Birmingham, AL
Posts: 648
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by j2dna
I'm wanting to run 35x12.5/18's...should I go with the Teraflex 2.5" BB or a 4" lift from Superlift (or Skyjacker).

I'm worried that if I go with the 2.5" I won't be as happy.
Tons of people use BB and are happy with them. Most only use them temporarily to clear the size tires they want until they decide on what and what kind of suspension for long term. When I say temporary, I've mean up to several years depending on how you use your jeep.
Old 03-27-2007, 01:06 PM
  #10  
JK Enthusiast
 
troy_boy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: vernal utah
Posts: 239
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I called les schwab and they just got aproved to install a 3" fabtech kit for around 500. I ordered it. They said it will be in around the first. The thing is its so new that he didnt even know what is in the kit. I cant find the kit anywhere. Has anyone tried a 3" fabtech? I'll come back and post here when I get or dont get the lift put on....


:toung:


Quick Reply: Lift help, please!



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 09:04 AM.