$1654.70 2.5 RK xfactor lift
$530.55 fox shocks, teraflex bumpstops and retainers clips
$427.01 Coast front drive shaft
$1500 Trail Graps tires 295/70/17 1.3" shorter than the 35/12.5 17. But they fit nicely on the stock rim, and can wait til I find a wheel that I can afford and I like.

$4112.26

No wheels, no programmer, no sleeves or gussets yet, no tire carrier. Just other expenses to consider.

 

When i bought my JKU, i knew from the beggining i will be going with 35". Now 35" look smaller and im thinking of 37" next, but not sure my budget will allow. I can't imagine 33". Only on a 2 door 33" look ok.

 

Oh wow, from yours, it doesn't seem too expensive. Hahah. How do you like the TF 2.5" lift? I was thinking about that lift

 

All out. Haha. How do you like the set up?

 

Being a full time sophomore in college at the moment doesn't get the jeep parts money in ): if I could, i'd love to hit 35s, but at the moment my budget only lets me get 33s . Then I need some cash for other accessories. This Jeep life ain't no joke with money. Hahha

 

Only had 1 trip to Ouray in July with it and loved it. But I will get some more wheel time with it over the next week in Moab. But so far it rides nicer than stock but of course it's a little heavier than before (RK suspension was 180 pounds shipped) and handling is not as tight as before.

 

Looks great!

 

I agree, 35" to 33" isn't that much difference, your only talking 1" more on ground clearance. I have a '12 2 door JK on 37's w/ 17" rims and I think for me and the terrain I while its perfect. Mine is a DD that I wheel every other weekend, but I need the clearance due to the water and extremely rocky terrain. I've been trough a number of lifts and tire set ups but I'm currently extremely happy with my rig now.

1. 3.5" metal cloak springs
2. Bushwhacker fenders (they are ok for the price) other brands are much more durable.
3. Fox 2.0 shocks.
4. Crown break lines for a 6" lift. (I flex the shit outta my HEEP).
5. JKS front and rear adjustable track bars.
6. JKS quick discos.
7. Synergy shock relo brackets.
8. Synergy sector shaft brace.
9. Synergy track bar brace.
10. AEV procal
11. Fox SS
12. Arctic truss and synergy gussets
13. Metal cloak control arms upper and lower.
14. Exhaust spacers to clear drive shaft.
15. Currently stock 3.73, but have Yukon 5.13 gears in the basement with synergy ball joints to install next.

SO IMO, if your thinking of going to 35's just get 37's....

'12 JK, 3.5 metal cloak, Miami Hurricane stuck in Baltimore....

 

Also, you can just change you fenders and keep your stock ride, but at least buy some quick disconnects, they are cheap.

'12 JK, 3.5 metal cloak, Miami Hurricane stuck in Baltimore....

 

I think it's a good lift. With the 3/4" spacers, it netted me about 3.5" and that is including my heavy ass ARB bumper/winch, rear Mopar bumper and tire.

I previously had stock JKUR springs and 1.75 spacers. Ride is so much better now. I think that kit is around $750 new. And for 35s, that kit is fine. You don't really need the drop brackets, spacers, and adj track bar. I got it all in a pkg deal on CL. You can buy new or find a deal used here or on CL. Same with tires.

Only thing you really need to look for is gear install in your area. You can buy the gears new for $500.