I finally picked up my 2011 JKU sahara 6spd with 3.73, 2 weeks ago.
I'm reading a lot on the forum since a least 4 months and making a lot of search here.

My jeep is my daily driver so I want to go 35 for the moment. Plan to wheel once a month or 2 (easy stuff, mud & light trail, nothing hardcore rockcrawling). I also want to keep my stock fender for a while... at least until I go 37!

Was going to buy the TF 3" fullflex arms but I see a lot of JKU with TF 2.5 coil/shocks and people seems to love their set-up. I red I don't really need front lower & rear upper control arms & front trackbar with the TF 2.5, but will it ride better if I have them?

I imagine it will be easier to go 37" in the future if I go with the TF 3".. without the 1" body lift I will need to put if I go with the TF2.5.

what guys would recommend me (TF2.5" or TF3") knowing I don't want to change my driveshaft soon. I also have a D30 in front.

I also plan to sleeve & C-gusset my D30 as well as gearing on 4.88, everything at the same time, but after my lift and tire...
thx

 

you spent alot on your jeep, why go skimpy on your lift.
I vote 3in w/ with arms

 

A taller lift looks great, but I favor the smaller lift / lower COG approach. Adding more bumpstop, flat flares, or a body lift are all options to keep the tires off the flares, and the 2.5 coils are less likely to cause the need for new driveshafts. (less likely, but people are still losing shafts at this height.)

But, since it sounds like you are against Flats and BL's, the 3" coils may be the better choice for you...


You may not have a lot of input into that decision. Your driveshafts will let you know when they want to be replaced.

 

No in fact I really like the look of the Poison Spyder Crusher flares, but I just want to keep my stock one for the moment. And when I will need more space for bigger tires, then go. I just want to avoid the BL for any good reason. Don't have any knowledge about that, but it seems to work fine for planman! Maybe that why I'm questionning myself about riding the TF2.5" coil in lieu of TF3"

 

If you plan on adding alot of weight go with the 3".

 

yeah! you have a good point there! For sure I plan to add front and rear bumper. Still hesitating for the front, but fixed on the back with Exp1. and if I want to ride 37 later, I imagine i just have put flat fender and play with the bumpstop

I suppose I will have to buy the front HD trackbar as well with the 3" kit.
Ah, and can i consider to buy only the front lower & rear upper ca or should go right away with the 8 ca? what is the advantage with the upper front & rear lower ca? are they help to reposition your axle too

 

Add the trackbar, front lowers and rear uppers. I would only do all 8 if it was a 4" kit.

 

a right, thanx for the tip!

 

If I go with the 4 arms, I suppose I don't have other choice to go with the short arms due to the stock other 4 arms that will remain on the jeep, right?

And if I want to go long arms, then i have to buy the 8

Just to be sure...

 

just my honest opinion, if you mention 37's don't get 35's.


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