I have 285/75/16 on stock rims with the Teraflex leveling kit so heres my question...... Should i get rims with 35s or keep my 33s and get a 3"lift. Will the leveling kit work with 35s. I will eventually get both but can only do one of the other first...... thanks

 

I'd go with the 3" lift for now. I started out with a 3" lift on 33's, worked great until I was able to go bigger.
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Thanks i guess i just needed to hear it from someone else.....Lol! Looking at the Teraflex or AEV!

 

AEV only does 3.5" kits... And personally I would go with Teraflex over AEV anyday of the week. They are similar in price but I think you will be happier in the long run with Teraflex... But thats just my 2 cents

 

If you off road a lot I think TF would e your best bet. AEV use to make a 4.5" lift. Not sure if they still do or not. Lift first and then tires IMO

 

Ummmm....AEV for sure makes a 4.5 inch lift i installed installed on in feb of this year. I absolutely love it but it is my dd. with that being said i wheel every other weekend and have had no issues. If it is your dd I would say it is hands down the winner. If not look into the rock krawler kit both are complete setups unlike the teraflex.

 

Yes, you can run 35s on the stock suspension (no-lift) provided no heavy passengers, loads or off-roading. I went this route first, then installed a TF 2.5 coil lift - perfect lift for a daily driver on 35s - has been over 4yrs and no issues. So get the tires + rims first, then upgrad to a lift soon after.

 

Get the 35's and some flat fenders for now. Then save for a high quality 3" lift for later. The 35's will still look good with 3" lift and flats.

Also this is post 200 for me.

 

x2. i did the same. 3" bds which is a great lift and affordable. ran 33's for about a year. as soon as i ran into some money i regeared ffrom 3.21 to 4.56 and threw on 35's.
you will get more out of a lift long term then anything else.

 

Caryfire,

Do you need tires right now? If not, I say go for the lift kit and then start saving for a set of new tires. I'm the type of person who runs tires down past the wear bars. I get every last mile out of them!

If you're looking at a Teraflex or AEV lift, I say go Teraflex. If you plan on doing any wheeling with the Jeep, TF holds up better than AEV does off-road.

The Teraflex 3" Lift Kit comes with all the necessary brackets ans parts required to install it. The coils will ride great, even better than stock. Pair it with a good set of shocks, and I know you won't be disappointed with this kit.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.

-Zach