Pro Comp or Rough Country 2.5" Lift
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Batesville, IN
I'm in the market for my JK Unlimited as well. Im loveing the prices I'm seeing on these lifts, though I'm looking to maintain the ride on the road for safety and since it is my daily driver and I do several 16hr (one way) road trips durning the year to see family. I have the flat fenders but am waiting to install them once I lift it and go bigger on the tires.
Initially I was intending to go up 2-2.5" and bumping to 35" BF All terrains, till several people I was talking to said the Jeep became a total dog and I'd have to change gearing just to get up the mountains and it totally trashed their milage (as i mentioned road trips and daily driver). So now I'm looking at the 33's and the 2" lift. Anyone want to shoot me their opinion? I'm running a stock JK Unlimited Islander edition.
Has anyone installed 35's on stock Rubicon wheels and did you have turning clearance problems? Where you able to do it with a 2-2.5" lift also can I lift the jeep that far and maintain my stock shocks? And lastly am I better off selling what I have and changing wheels to something that is offset? I know lots of questions but I'm on a budget...
Thanks for any help.
Initially I was intending to go up 2-2.5" and bumping to 35" BF All terrains, till several people I was talking to said the Jeep became a total dog and I'd have to change gearing just to get up the mountains and it totally trashed their milage (as i mentioned road trips and daily driver). So now I'm looking at the 33's and the 2" lift. Anyone want to shoot me their opinion? I'm running a stock JK Unlimited Islander edition.
Has anyone installed 35's on stock Rubicon wheels and did you have turning clearance problems? Where you able to do it with a 2-2.5" lift also can I lift the jeep that far and maintain my stock shocks? And lastly am I better off selling what I have and changing wheels to something that is offset? I know lots of questions but I'm on a budget...
Thanks for any help.
As far as the gearing, mine is an auto and the only time I notice is when I am on the interstate and running in 4th gear (I drive 15 miles each way on interstate every day to and from work). If you keep the O/D on, it likes to shift a lot when at about 70-75 mph, but my quick solution is to turn the O/D off and it runs great, and can hold 75mph at about 2,800 rpm.
I originally thought about getting 33's, but after having 35's can't even think about anything smaller. Unless you do a ton of interstate driving, go with the 35's, you will be glad you did. As far as wheels go, I like the look of stock wheels, and could not justify spending another $1,000 on new rims when these are perfectly good.
Last edited by jennekin; Dec 27, 2010 at 08:47 AM.
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Aurora, CO
Thanks for that info. I too like the look of the stock wheels and don't want to change. Yeah I wouldn't do a body lift, don't care for them at all... Reason I was asking about the shocks is I'm looking to shave a couple bucks... 
I've thought about chipping it but don't want to mess with my warranty... Am looking at the one for the accelerator (forgot the name).
I've thought about chipping it but don't want to mess with my warranty... Am looking at the one for the accelerator (forgot the name).
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 33
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From: Aurora, CO
I have a 2.5" pro comp lift. I like it so far, no issues, rides a little rough but better than I expected. I got it and flat flares, if I had it to do again I would of went with a smaller lift and still been able to fit 35s. But the pro comp does have a lifetime warranty ( same company owns it as owns 4 wheel parts) not sure about the other. I would say with the 250$ rebate, upgrade to the better shocks to smooth out the ride. Hope it helps
JK Newbie
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 33
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From: Aurora, CO
Its all in what makes you comfortable. I have a 2008 4 dr unlimited and bought the 2.5" Rough Country lift and run 35's on stock rims with 1.5inch wheel spacers. The only time that I rub is when offroad and flexing, otherwise when on road, I can turn the wheel all the way and no rubbing. The R.C. lift also comes with new shocks and coils so you can ditch the stock. You could do a 2.5" body lift to keep stock suspension, but for how little extra it is to go with the 2.5" suspension lift, it is way worth the price.
As far as the gearing, mine is an auto and the only time I notice is when I am on the interstate and running in 4th gear (I drive 15 miles each way on interstate every day to and from work). If you keep the O/D on, it likes to shift a lot when at about 70-75 mph, but my quick solution is to turn the O/D off and it runs great, and can hold 75mph at about 2,800 rpm.
I originally thought about getting 33's, but after having 35's can't even think about anything smaller. Unless you do a ton of interstate driving, go with the 35's, you will be glad you did. As far as wheels go, I like the look of stock wheels, and could not justify spending another $1,000 on new rims when these are perfectly good.
As far as the gearing, mine is an auto and the only time I notice is when I am on the interstate and running in 4th gear (I drive 15 miles each way on interstate every day to and from work). If you keep the O/D on, it likes to shift a lot when at about 70-75 mph, but my quick solution is to turn the O/D off and it runs great, and can hold 75mph at about 2,800 rpm.
I originally thought about getting 33's, but after having 35's can't even think about anything smaller. Unless you do a ton of interstate driving, go with the 35's, you will be glad you did. As far as wheels go, I like the look of stock wheels, and could not justify spending another $1,000 on new rims when these are perfectly good.