Just the basic leveling kit.

 

If you only want to level your Jeep then you really dont need any of the above. Some pucks to stick in your rear coils will level it out just fine. There are so many options it can be over load. TeraFlex makes a good quality product and seems to be more popular than Skyjacker. I have had the Teraflex 2.5" with coils and shock extensions and was happy. If you decide to go with 2.5" lift you should at a minimum get the shock extensions. I wound up upgrading to Bilsteins which made the ride better.

 

Generally a budget boost isn't called a leveling kit. A leveling kit just raises the rear. A budget boost raises the front and rear, with the rear a little higher to level out the Jeep. You would want a budget boost to fit larger tires. For OEM tires, a leveling kit is all you really need.

As for shocks, when you lift the Jeep they are too short. You can buy extensions, which limit travel but use existing shocks (usually OEM). You can get longer shocks from the lift manufacturer, or you can opt for some third-party shocks (Bilsteins are quite popular, though not my choice).

Wheel spacers push your tires and wheels out slightly. You don't need them for stock wheels and tires, but they really improve the look of the vehicle. If you put oversized tires on wheels with too much backspacing (4.5" or so), then you need wheel spacers (and the lift) to keep the tire from rubbing.

 

leveling kit raises the front....... Everything else looks accurate.

 

Doh! I knew that.

 

Just keeping a fellow Jeepers on spot.

 

haha... it would help if you could start with decent gas mileage. Bottom line... not going to happen.

 

Someone mentioned this as a "sticky" earlier, but not sure how well you know your way around the forum.

So for your viewing pleasure.....

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...-lifts-288269/

In no way am I taking credit for this amazing write up. You can thank TheDirtman.

 

If you have a couple of pictures that are really the best example of what you like, you can post them here and we can be more specific...

two things matter...

Budget and what is your Jeep for?

if your just going on light trails/dirt roads etc. that changes what people tell you what to look at.

if I were you I would try to find a local Jeep club, and if your lucky, find a decent local 4x4 shop.

i was lucky, I found great local clubs, plus a local company that's been around since the mid 80's and the owner is super helpful and actually honest too!

matthew

 

So; if you run stock wheels w/35" rubber, then yes you will need wheel spacers & yes it will drop yur MPG about 4-5 mi. But hey lookin cool has to cost sumpin right? you may want to check the build sheet & see what the gearing is=3.21 be slow, 3.73 not so..with the taller rubber you may (someday) want to re-gear....and the list goes on. But that's the fun in Jeepin' ;-) BTW if you check you tube & search teraflex they have a series on how to choose wheel/tire, lifts, etc.