So, I've read a ton. I'm not a very mechanically minded person, so I wanna just check the cohesiveness of this setup. The only real concrete aspect of my whole upgrade future is the fact that I want to run 16x8 Pro Comp 7028s w/ 315/75R16 BFM KM2s. I'd say fudge it and go 37s, but this is my daily driver so I wanna stay civil.

Anyway, my thoughts on suspension lift are these. I'm planning on a 3" Teraflex lift w/ shocks (no control arms for now, can add those later), JKS track bars front and rear. Would that be a decent setup for everyday driveability as well as performing well offroad? Would I need anything else for that to be a functioning setup? I know Ill be on the cusp of needing new driveshafts, but like the control arms I figured I could cross that bridge when I got there.

Lastly, I know there are now 2 different kits, one for 4 doors and one for 2 doors. I do plan to add replacement front/rear bumpers and a winch. Would it be best for me to get the 4 door kit to salvage some space for the 35s, or should I be ok with the 2 door kit and the inevitable droop accompanied with the heavier bumpers?

Sorry for the long questions, and I appreciate the help.

 

Sounds like a great setup.

Might need to add some bump stops to keep your tires from rubbing the underside of your fenders.

I'm running 35"x12.5 R15 pro Comp MT's on a 2" HD Old Man Emu lift and OME bump stops with no rubbing.

 

sounds like a great set up. x2 on the bumpstops. I am thinking about the same set up

 

No

With 4door 3" TF coils, expect 4-5" of actual lift height (closer to 5" with a 2door and stock bumpers). Going without caster correction is a very very bad call.

Those tires are known to run small, I'd guess 33.5" actual when mounted on your JK. You don't need 4-5" to run them.

You have an auto - flex it with that much lift, your front boot will be torn open on the tranny pan. Even if you don't flex it, the rzeppa at the tcase end is constantly bound up from the angle, and will start spitting grease. Budget for a new front shaft.

You have a 2door? The rear shaft is short. With that much lift ...plan on replacing it also.

Once you go to new driveshafts, you will need a set of adj arms front and back to set them. (so even if you think you can live with the sloppy, flighty handling, you will have to get them with the shafts)




Perhaps a 2.5" kit and chop your flares?

 

2.5" and trimming the fenders is not a bad idea. TeraFlex now offers front and rear forged trackbars for JK's. I would not suggest the 4dr 3" kit unless you are swapping the driveshafts, installing control arms and trackbars.

 

I refuse to cut the flares. Just don't wanna do it.

I have no problems with the 2.5" coil lift and front/rear track bars if thatll give me enough lift to clear the 315s (which always seem to run small). My only concern there would be the additional droop that the bumpers/winch will add and if the 2.5" will be tall enough.

Most all the pictures I've seen of 2.5" lifts and 315s/35s just seem very close.

 

ti think they make the 2.5" with different coil set ups now. so it can be compensated for...

I just installed the OME HD LT kit from Northridge and it's a night and day difference as my DD. a bit stiff on the freeway with few bumps as opposed to my stock suspension, but very very smooth on a good paved road. feels much tighter and less drift on the freeway.

 

It's your jeep, your lift, your flares, and your money - by all means, do whatever will make you happy. My reply, and TF's, were based on your initial post indicating that you want to stay 'civil', and wanted to do it on the cheap, without adding the extra components that make a tall lift handle right.

Just one of those unfortunate, but inescapable facts. The higher you lift, the more components are needed to get you back to a 'stock' ride...

 

Yeah, I realize that. I didnt mean to sound difficult. I just dont wanna cut my flares. I dont particularly care how tall it is, I just want decent clearance for the 315s and for it to drive ok. No more than I offroad, and the type of offroading I do, I just cant see paying $2k for a lift. My username is indicative of my offroading. I do farm/hunting trails and go mudding. I dont really need extreme articulation etc.

Since the 315s do run small as you pointed out, what about a 2.5" coil lift for a 4 door to give me a little more lift, and then the track bars front/rear? Planned bumpers are LoD mid front and full rear. I know they are heavy, so my main concern is just clearance once they are on with the 2.5" lift.