Which lift kit is right?
JK Jedi
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From: Bellmawr, NJ
I haven't had any problems with them but I haven't climbed rocks with em yet..... I wanna goto rouche creek park in pa but now I'm a lil nervous bout popping tires.... Things ain't cheap for 37" KM2's but I'm still gonna go out there... Gotta take risks when offroading! Lol
JK Enthusiast
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From: Quitman, Texas
When it comes down to is that the BFG mud terrian was developed as a mud tire. although it can be used for rock crawling it is not really ideal due too the side walls. I have used it all these years in the creek and river bottoms of Texas and they have served me well. If I was going to specifically rock crawl I would pick a different tire.
JK Newbie
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From: Waxahachie, texas
What up waxahachie, I moved to HB CA from there. Love the place but the weather here is nice.[/QUOTE]
Hey there. Yeah i bet the weather is nice over there, its triple digits for the week here
Hey there. Yeah i bet the weather is nice over there, its triple digits for the week here
JK Jedi
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From: Bellmawr, NJ
I figured it's the driver 90% of the time... But after so many ppl talking about popping them it made me nervous about going to Rausch Creek offroad park because of all the rock crawling I see being done in the videos from there.... I don't the extra cash just lying around for another 37X12.50R18 KM2........
JK Super Freak
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From: Riverside, Ca
Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution
you will not need to regear at all on the 2012. The motor has plenty of power. Whats your budget for a lift kit, and what do you plan on doing with your jeep? Fire roads, rock crawling or mostly highway?
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From: USA
Originally Posted by chris@offroadevolution
you will not need to regear at all on the 2012. The motor has plenty of power. Whats your budget for a lift kit, and what do you plan on doing with your jeep? Fire roads, rock crawling or mostly highway?
JK Junkie
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From: Israel
You'll get different opinions... This is my point of view:
If the Jeep is expected to 'really wheel', then I'd regard 4" lift, disconnect and 35"s as minimum.
I got a 2012 Rubi, so I have a disco' and 4.1 gearing.
I did not re-gear for the 35" wheels, and I don't lack power.
Below 4.1 the engine would certainly drink a bit more, but it'll take a l-o-n-g time for re-gearing to pay for itself by gas saving, if ever.
If you go for 4" lift (Full Traction on my Jeep), and "press it" off road, a 4-door needs a stronger front driveshaft.
Replacing both driveshafts is even better, but not obligatory.
35" (I use 315/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ) need proper backspacing and wider rims than the stock, especially when aired down.
Proper rim width also allows pleasant ride with 28~30 psi, while keeping the tread wear even (=longer tire life).
Your gate will "insist" that you mount the spare 35" on a wheel carrier, which means a new rear bumper.
4" lift also calls for longer travel shocks (I chose FOX w/ reservoir, re-valved to provide pleasant road ride & good off-road behavior).
One upgrade leads to another, so consider your budget first, and use a lower lift if you're not willing to invest in the whole package yet.
A Jeep is quite capable as is... whatever you decide, enjoy it
If the Jeep is expected to 'really wheel', then I'd regard 4" lift, disconnect and 35"s as minimum.
I got a 2012 Rubi, so I have a disco' and 4.1 gearing.
I did not re-gear for the 35" wheels, and I don't lack power.
Below 4.1 the engine would certainly drink a bit more, but it'll take a l-o-n-g time for re-gearing to pay for itself by gas saving, if ever.
If you go for 4" lift (Full Traction on my Jeep), and "press it" off road, a 4-door needs a stronger front driveshaft.
Replacing both driveshafts is even better, but not obligatory.
35" (I use 315/70/17 Mickey Thompson MTZ) need proper backspacing and wider rims than the stock, especially when aired down.
Proper rim width also allows pleasant ride with 28~30 psi, while keeping the tread wear even (=longer tire life).
Your gate will "insist" that you mount the spare 35" on a wheel carrier, which means a new rear bumper.
4" lift also calls for longer travel shocks (I chose FOX w/ reservoir, re-valved to provide pleasant road ride & good off-road behavior).
One upgrade leads to another, so consider your budget first, and use a lower lift if you're not willing to invest in the whole package yet.
A Jeep is quite capable as is... whatever you decide, enjoy it
Last edited by GJeep; Aug 4, 2012 at 04:18 AM.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Algonquin, il
Different lifts
I have a similar problem as well. I am trying not to have to spend a fortune right away. I have a 12 unlimited and want a 3" lift to run 35's. I have heard good and bad about the 3 I am looking at. Zone, Rough Country, & Tuff Country? I do light wheeling mostly sand, gravel and bowls in the Indiana badlands. I am aware one upgrade leads to another but would like to start out slow. Please help!
JK Newbie
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From: omaha, ne
More often than not people criticize only negatively, it is less likely to get praise on the forums. Once someone has one rough experience with a product all they can do is trash it. Hell, I do it occasionally too. All I can say is good luck!