Suspension lift help please...newbie. so many confusing threads out there
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Suspension lift help please...newbie. so many confusing threads out there
Hello all im new to this whole Jk mod thing and need some help. I have a 2dr 2011 auto and i want put 35s on. I want to get a suspension lift between 2.5 and 4. What should i get thats not extemly pricy. Im in the $500-700 range and wont be doing any off roading. maybe occasional beach ride. what kit gives the best quality? and should i get a buget boost or a whole kit??? please help
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Stickied at the top of this modified area:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ery-Newbie-Has
(pay attention to the suggestions about driveshafts!!!)
Stickied at the top of the Write-ups area:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...self-Write-Ups
In the writeups area, but worthy of its own link. Copy the pic on the top and paste it somewhere.
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
(read the section on Caster and axle centering sections so you have an idea of which components might become important when you look at lifts)
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...ery-Newbie-Has
(pay attention to the suggestions about driveshafts!!!)
Stickied at the top of the Write-ups area:
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...self-Write-Ups
In the writeups area, but worthy of its own link. Copy the pic on the top and paste it somewhere.
http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...-end-alignment
(read the section on Caster and axle centering sections so you have an idea of which components might become important when you look at lifts)
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Hello all im new to this whole Jk mod thing and need some help. I have a 2dr 2011 auto and i want put 35s on. I want to get a suspension lift between 2.5 and 4. What should i get thats not extemly pricy. Im in the $500-700 range and wont be doing any off roading. maybe occasional beach ride. what kit gives the best quality? and should i get a buget boost or a whole kit??? please help
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Hello all im new to this whole Jk mod thing and need some help. I have a 2dr 2011 auto and i want put 35s on. I want to get a suspension lift between 2.5 and 4. What should i get thats not extemly pricy. Im in the $500-700 range and wont be doing any off roading. maybe occasional beach ride. what kit gives the best quality? and should i get a buget boost or a whole kit??? please help
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I just want to add to what WOL said: Even with the more expensive 4" lifts, there will be additional mod's you'll end up doing eventually. These probably will include new driveshafts, and adjustable control arms (if the lift didn't come with them). Bottom line: The higher you go, the harder it is on the components, which turns into greater expense down the line.
Also, regarding a budget boost: Great solution, but if you're planning to add heavy bumpers, tire rack and other gear you'll have sagging. If that is in your plans, then you may want a 2.5" coil lift from the get-go (aftermarket springs are designed to take the additional loads of heavy mod's). Or, you can just chose cool looking, but more modest bumpers that are lighter in weight (heavier than stock--but anything out there will be heavier than stock) and stick with the BB.
Also, regarding a budget boost: Great solution, but if you're planning to add heavy bumpers, tire rack and other gear you'll have sagging. If that is in your plans, then you may want a 2.5" coil lift from the get-go (aftermarket springs are designed to take the additional loads of heavy mod's). Or, you can just chose cool looking, but more modest bumpers that are lighter in weight (heavier than stock--but anything out there will be heavier than stock) and stick with the BB.
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron
I just want to add to what WOL said: Even with the more expensive 4" lifts, there will be additional mod's you'll end up doing eventually. These probably will include new driveshafts, and adjustable control arms (if the lift didn't come with them). Bottom line: The higher you go, the harder it is on the components, which turns into greater expense down the line.
Also, regarding a budget boost: Great solution, but if you're planning to add heavy bumpers, tire rack and other gear you'll have sagging. If that is in your plans, then you may want a 2.5" coil lift from the get-go (aftermarket springs are designed to take the additional loads of heavy mod's). Or, you can just chose cool looking, but more modest bumpers that are lighter in weight (heavier than stock--but anything out there will be heavier than stock) and stick with the BB.
Also, regarding a budget boost: Great solution, but if you're planning to add heavy bumpers, tire rack and other gear you'll have sagging. If that is in your plans, then you may want a 2.5" coil lift from the get-go (aftermarket springs are designed to take the additional loads of heavy mod's). Or, you can just chose cool looking, but more modest bumpers that are lighter in weight (heavier than stock--but anything out there will be heavier than stock) and stick with the BB.
I'm gonna go with a 2.5 budget boost and I want to put a 35 on the back so I will def need a new back bumper. What bb should I get? Rough country? Teraflex? What will give me the best ride? Also what should I do to prevent sag from a new bumper?
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Originally Posted by Gusdaddy22
Thanks a ton for the help. I think
I'm gonna go with a 2.5 budget boost and I want to put a 35 on the back so I will def need a new back bumper. What bb should I get? Rough country? Teraflex? What will give me the best ride? Also what should I do to prevent sag from a new bumper?