I can get a 2.5in suspension lift with longer after market springs installed parts and labor for $600. I then plan to get the Nitto Trail Grapplers 35x12.50Rx17 on rims yet to be decided that are 17x9s with 4.5inches of backspace. I drive this vehicle to work (10miles a day) the beach, back through trails to fish, and maybe go over an hour one a month and only do 65 tops. I really just like the looks of 35's. I plan to regear down the line, but am I going to hate life driving 35mph to work everyday?

Also have been considering just doing 4 tires and rims so I don't have to do anything to my spare carrier to hold the 35, anyone advise against this?


2010 Rubicon Unlimited

 

I have a 2010 jkurubi w 2.5" teraflex coils and a 1.5" body spacers, 35" mickey Tompsens mounted on 15" rims and it rides fine for me. I also run my spare on the stock tire carrier with no problems. You will not need to regear. I don't know what you mean in regards to driving 35mph........I'm assuming urs is an auto trans?

 

Also, that $600 price tag seems like a steal if they are good parts, considering it includes install. My TF kit took about four hours, and your time is worth something. I don't regret doing the install myself though.

 

What brand lift? It isn't hard at all to install a 2.5" lift in an afternoon with a buddy. All you need is a pretty basic set of tools and some jackstands If it were me, i would put that $600 into a more quality system and install myself, if thats an option for you. $600 seems too good to be true for a quality lift plus labor, but find out what brand lift. A budget boost with shock extensions would probably ride better than crappy aftermarket shocks and springs.

As for the regearing, no it shouldn't be too bad around town. What gears do you have now? As for getting the 4 tires, I did the same thing, then about 3 months later found somene giving away a worn 35 that I got as a trail spare to throw in the back for wheeling (and bought a matching 5th wheel).

 

Unfortunately it isn't. I'm not sure on the lift yet, I'm in Afghanistan and calling the shop tomorrow. I do have an automatic transmission, the 35mph comment is usually the fastest I go when traveling to work. I just love the look of a jeep with 35's. The Nittos for 5 mounted and balanced were 1400 rims were 440. I feel that's a decent set up for under 3k.

 

A 2.5” suspension lift (using spacers in conjunction with the factory springs) would cost you $500.00 parts and labor included.

If you would like us to replace the springs with a taller after market spring the total price would only be $100 more. That’s a pretty good deal for re-springing the whole Jeep. I will need 3 days shipping for the lift kit so I will need a head start for that.

The recommended tire for a 2.5” suspension lift is a 285. If you install a 315 or a 35 series tire, you may experience some tire rub.
The recommended lift for a 315 or 35 is a 3.25” suspension lift.
The 3.25 suspension lift comes with Front: 2.5" lifted coil springs and 0.75" coil spacers, brake line brackets & hardware. The brakes lines need to be moved to accommodate the lift.

Rear: 2.5" lifted coil springs, 0.75" coil spacers, track bar bracket, sway-bar links, brake line brackets & hardware. Shocks: (4) High Performance 2.2 series shocks
The cost of this lift is $900 parts and labor.


He is talking about stock rims, has acknowledged 35's with fit fine with after market rims. I originally was going to keep my rims and do the 3.25 suspension lift, but someone said I'd have to replace the drive shaft and a bunch of other stuff. I'd rather keep my rims and do the bigger lift with 35's.

 

Thanks for your service man If I were local to you, I would be getting some jeep pals together and be sure to have whichever brand lift you wanted to buy installed on that jeep for when you get back

 

Nah, 2.5" is perfect for 35's. You will have no issues whatsoever if you cut your fenders. Here are some pics with full fenders but I haven't wheeled with it with full fenders, so can't speak to rubbing there. I can tell you I wheel pretty hard tho on 2.5", 35's and cut fenders, and never rubbed anything. Only thing you'd wanna do is trim the rear pinch seam. I would also still find out what brand coils they are putting in.

 

Here ya go. You'll be fine with stock rims and 35's but you would just need 1.5" wheel spacers

 

And you will not need to do anything with your disgust with 35's either. This "installer" doesn't sounds like he knows what he's doing. I agree with the above posts that you skills really look into the brand and quality of the parts. Oh, and i ran 35s for a long time before cutting my fender Flares and had no problems. I did cut the pinch seem, that thing is too close for comfort, made me nervous i was going to shred my rubber