I would choose something that fully addresses geometry, steering angles, drive shart angles and servicability. I saved for a long time and bought a lift system from Rubicon Express. Driving streight, no weaknesses, no regrets.

 

I have the 4.5 inch AEV premium lift. If I were to do it again I wouldn't have bought it. Great lift, don't get me wrong. I'm very happy with my lift because it drives great and has great flex. But companies like Teraflex have lifts that are very much the same and at a better price tag. I could have used the extra cash to put toward other mods I wanted to do. AEV seems to have pieced their product together using the consumer as the guinea pig....But that's another story for another time. Anyway, just my opinion and speaking from the experience of owning it.

 

TERAFLEX!!!! I have the full 3" lift with 4 flex arms gave me 4" of lift. I upgraded with their track bar and also picked up a stabilizer kit...... all Teraflex. Love it!!!
Rough Country may be less expensive but I've seen enough posts on different threads how in a year or so Rough Country lifts sagging etc and lift being replaced ='s more money and wasted time in the long run.
Do it right the first time... Spend a little more and go Teraflex!!! Excellent customer service too.

 

I have a 3" BDS on my 4dr JK Sahara and think its pretty sweet. The shop I use is a independent custom build shop that has no affiliation or allegence to any manufacturers but have the ability to sell almost any brand. I was gonna do a RE which they recommended as good but bankrupt. they also said for a kit, BDS is better than average as far as the quality of parts. Most shops push a particular brand or two because it carries the most profit for them. The guys I use refuse to do that and make most of their money on labor and service. They said at one point in time they could count on one hand the companies that made lift kits for Jeeps but now they couldn't tell me how many are out there along with lots of corporate shops to match.
All that being said, they would not sell me, RC, PC, and only liked some of the TF products despite their popularity.
The other thing to consider is, do you want a lift or a suspension?

 

Pics.... Teraflex 3" lift with 35" tires

 

Rough Country is a nice entry level lift. But it does not belong in the same category
as Clayton or Rock Krawler.

Talk to David, tell him your budget, future plans, ect... and he will put together the
best package for you.

I chatted with him for over a month before we figured out what I wanted and needed.
Although, I kinda feel like he knew it all along.

My point is, Northridge will work with you to get the best lift for your needs.

T E R A F L E X

 

I just installed the RC 3.5 lift....$499 shipped.

It's a very complete kit you get a lot for your money. I have about 350 miles on it so far and no complaints. It rides good, handles good even though there is more body roll in the higher speed turns. It's quiet and smooth. Pretty easy to install and see,s well built. I did have a few hardware issues with my kit, a couple of bolts that were packaged where too short, no big deal.

The LCR's that come with the kit seem very heavy duty as they are a few pounds heavier than the stock pieces. The track bar relocation brackets worked very well, axles are centered and drives like stock.

The extra travel is nice over the rough roads too.

I'd buy it again for the money. If I had a larger budget say $1500 I probably would have gone Rancho or Rubicon Express.

 

[QUOTE=gint2;2214022]Hats off to you! You must really be a stand up guy. Not many people will admit their choice sucked!. Thanks for your honesty.
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Yeah, well, I was new when I got into this and didn't find this forum until I made the massive $3600 mistake of going w/what I did...just listened to a buddy who had disposable cashflow and a pretty sick TJ. He told me I'd need 4" to fit 35s...I'd have definitely gone with the 2.5" Teraflex Coil Lift and Bilsteins if I could do it all over again.

I'd also have done 15" wheels first, rather than buying an 18" wheel setup...would've saved me $1300...

 

Where did you buy that lift?

 

Stay away from the factory mopar lift... It's a renamed superlift