Needs recommendation on Lift Kit
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From: Naples,Florida
Needs recommendation on Lift Kit
My JK 4door currently has the following mofidification
Bushwacker Flat Fender
35x12.5 Tire
So basically my JK is on 35 inch tire without any lift.
I am looking for a affordable lift kit that is
still provide safe and tolerable highway ride
make tire rub free
reasonable articulation for mild offroad event
( my area is mostly mud and little rock)
do not cause a lot of other changes
Any suggestions?
Bushwacker Flat Fender
35x12.5 Tire
So basically my JK is on 35 inch tire without any lift.
I am looking for a affordable lift kit that is
still provide safe and tolerable highway ride
make tire rub free
reasonable articulation for mild offroad event
( my area is mostly mud and little rock)
do not cause a lot of other changes
Any suggestions?
JK Freak
Joined: May 2009
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From: Burbank, CA
Lots of discussions exist on the forum on this topic. Did you try searching?
Have you read this FAQ?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...74&postcount=3
If you off road, you'll need at least a 2.5" lift, either a budget boost (less expensive) or coil lift. If you have, or plan to have heavy accessories (i.e. off road bumpers, tire carrier, winch), you'll need the coil lift in order to support the additional weight.
Both the budget boost and coil lift can be purchased with either shock extensions (less expensive) or longer shocks (allowing your axles a little more downward travel).
If you're using the stock rims, you'll need wheel spacers to avoid rubbing.
Have you read this FAQ?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...74&postcount=3
If you off road, you'll need at least a 2.5" lift, either a budget boost (less expensive) or coil lift. If you have, or plan to have heavy accessories (i.e. off road bumpers, tire carrier, winch), you'll need the coil lift in order to support the additional weight.
Both the budget boost and coil lift can be purchased with either shock extensions (less expensive) or longer shocks (allowing your axles a little more downward travel).
If you're using the stock rims, you'll need wheel spacers to avoid rubbing.
JK Junkie
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Appropriate bump stop extensions and proper wheel backspacing should eliminate any minor rubbing issues. A 1" body lift will also reduce the size of the bump stops needed. A spring lift to gain some articulation and I would look to the OME long travel kit available from Northridge4x4.
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From: Naples,Florida
I am currently prefer those kind of Budget Boost Lift Kit since it is quite affordable.
But I am worrying about the actual performance it will povide during offroad time, especially the articulation.
What I want to ask is, for improved articulation, do I absolutly need new longer coil over sock coil, or the
boos plus new shock wll be good enough to provide longer travel allowance?
I also saw some lift kit that provide longer coil but no shocks, will it provide good travel allowance?
But I am worrying about the actual performance it will povide during offroad time, especially the articulation.
What I want to ask is, for improved articulation, do I absolutly need new longer coil over sock coil, or the
boos plus new shock wll be good enough to provide longer travel allowance?
I also saw some lift kit that provide longer coil but no shocks, will it provide good travel allowance?
Last edited by wolfmanii; Apr 11, 2010 at 08:41 PM.
