Ok so I read and read and read some more so I don't waste my money buying some thing that I don't need
I'm trying to figure out how much articulation I need so I can figure out what bolt on lift kit to buy
I'm biulding a expedition type 2012 JKU rubicon DAILY DRIVER
I would like to run 37" tires it looks great and gives clearance but i read about how everyone wants articulation and I could spend huge bucks getting a metalcloak game changer kit with their fancy pants shocks or do I really need that
Just to clarify I believe that rocker guards and skid plates let me know what I'm doing wrong and give me a chance to correct a mistake
Mine will not be used as a regular device to scrape over things and mine are aluminum to save weight
I also plan on adding a magnuson supercharger
Front and rear bumpers all the usual

So the type of stuff I will be doing is







Stuff I won't be doing






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I ran most of the blacks and some of the reds at rausch creek with a Sahara (no lockers), a 4" rough country ( springs and shocks) and 35" Stt tires. Knowledge of where to place your tires and where not to place them is 75% of wheeling. So dont be fooled by everyone who says you need high dollar suspensions.

 

I don't think Expedition means what you think it does with some of those later pictures, since it looks like its approaching rock crawling territory, but hey... definitions differ.

However... unless you are going to buy the Metalcloak high clearance fenders, most lifts are going to give the same "articulation" assuming you are buying full kits with 8 arms, springs, track bars, etc...

I did all that stuff and more with a 3" BDS lift with only front adjustable control arms. You could probably do most of it stock to tell the truth.

So, basically everyone is going to tell you to get...

Rock Krawler
AEV
Metalcloak
Synergy
Currie
(Random other company)

In the end, you will end up more confused than ever.

Honestly, I don't think it really matters if you stick with the big name companies that have a reputation for customer service and standing behind their products. Get what you think is cool.

If it makes a difference, I upgraded to Metalcloak with Rancho RS9000XL shocks.

 

The first 7 pics is what I expect to do the pics after that I won't do id walk first
I'm leaning toward the metalcloak with bilsteins


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If you are going to run 37" in a DD then go with flat fenders and the lowest lift that you can get by with. 37's can make up for a lot of driver error and suspension work
the last 4 photos can end up doing a lot of damage and take experience not to do damage. first batch would be done in a stock rig but even then you need some experience to keep from doing some damage.

 

I'll tell you what you want to hear lol, get the MC 3.5" game changer if you wanna save a little $$ get the ARB edition.

Nothing wrong with most of the other kits listed but if we're talking bolt on articulation and you have the bumpstop and fenders to make it happen I doubt you can squeeze much more out of any bolt on kit then with MC


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The GC is nice and all, but unless you go with their high clearance fenders you won't be getting the full potential of their lift. If you're not wanting to drop $5k-6k on a lift and fenders alone, the ARB edition is a good kit. But, you should check out every company and see what kit fits you the best. Not every kit is built for one type of driving.

Seems like a nice 2.5" - 3" lift with flat fenders would suit you nicely. AEV makes a nice kit but can be a little rough if you're not loaded down. Rock Krawler and MetalCloak make awesome products and have great customer service.

You're going to get a bunch of different answers telling you what lift to go with. The best thing you can do is research each lift and figure out if their lift fits your needs. IMO something like the Teraflex BB may be the right choice for you but could also be a tight fit for 37s.

 

I'm just looking for a quality kit as a daily driver with longevity in mind
Having the 4 door gives me a disadvantage I'm trying to make up for that with 37s
Is that the proper way to go about it or are 35 good enough


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IMO, if you have a 4 door and you're going to be playing in the rocks get 37s. But if you're not planning on playing in the rocks I'd go with 35s.

Have you researched about running 37s? You would probably be fine since you're not planning on doing too extreme wheeling but I would still do some research on it.

 

35s are good enough, plenty of four doors doing amazing things on 35s. I'm personally a fan of 37s but you gotta expect some breakage if your not overbuilding it


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