Suspension differences
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Suspension differences
Hey I was wondering if anyone could help me out in explaining to me the differences in the types of suspension out there. Like for instances the differences in lifts 2" to whatever and the could lifts and the long arm suspensions and also the purpose for the body spacers and etc. I have know knowledge really of lifting or wheeling suspensions. If someone could also explain to me the budget boosts and what not it would be very helpful for me and much appreciated since I'm a noob at all this... And I just want to be well informed for when my 2012 arrives!!!!! 
thanks!!!
-j.Clarke
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From: NEW HAMPSHIRE
Budget boosts are typically coil spring SPACERS to get about 2-2.5 inch of lift.
3.5-4inch lifts typically involve new COIL SPRINGS and upper and lower control arms. These vary by company. 2.5 is what you would want as a minimum To run 35s.
You gotta figure out if your going to daily drive the jeep or wheel it. Or do a little of both. Different lifts do different things... They all give you height but some may flex more than others and some may be more comfy on the street.
Long arms are a whole diffrent ball game...$$$$
Look at the top of the page in the stickes or try the search bar.... Hours of good reading and good info.
Welcome to jeeping.
3.5-4inch lifts typically involve new COIL SPRINGS and upper and lower control arms. These vary by company. 2.5 is what you would want as a minimum To run 35s.
You gotta figure out if your going to daily drive the jeep or wheel it. Or do a little of both. Different lifts do different things... They all give you height but some may flex more than others and some may be more comfy on the street.
Long arms are a whole diffrent ball game...$$$$
Look at the top of the page in the stickes or try the search bar.... Hours of good reading and good info.
Welcome to jeeping.