will this lift work??
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Start with the 99.9% of the time you are onroad, not how it will perform offroad.
As you lift the suspension higher, the caster goes down, and the steering gets flighty. Does the kit add components to correct this? if not, is it something that 'you' will care enough about to want to fix it. If you do want to fix it, which of the options is right for you and your budget?
As you lift the suspension higher, both axles offset to one side. (one tire sticks out further than the one on the other side). Does the kit add components/will 'you' care...
If you decide to go over 3" or so, the angles on the front trackbar and draglink start getting steep. Are there components to address this? If so, have you researched the options? One is cheap and a lot of people kinda frown on it, the other is more expensive and more involved.
How about the swaybar links and the brakelines. (more of an issue offroad, but can also be a concern on a lift at the shop)
One of the Alignment specs. It is basically how far up or down the pinion on the front axle is. As you lift, the pinion starts tilting up, which automatically lowers the caster, which causes progressively flightier steering. At what height each individual person will want to correct it (tilt the pinion back down) will vary. As noted above, there are 4 common options to address low caster, all with some pro's/con's/cost variance.
As you lift the suspension higher, the caster goes down, and the steering gets flighty. Does the kit add components to correct this? if not, is it something that 'you' will care enough about to want to fix it. If you do want to fix it, which of the options is right for you and your budget?
As you lift the suspension higher, both axles offset to one side. (one tire sticks out further than the one on the other side). Does the kit add components/will 'you' care...
If you decide to go over 3" or so, the angles on the front trackbar and draglink start getting steep. Are there components to address this? If so, have you researched the options? One is cheap and a lot of people kinda frown on it, the other is more expensive and more involved.
How about the swaybar links and the brakelines. (more of an issue offroad, but can also be a concern on a lift at the shop)
What does it mean to adjust the caster? And is it a simple adjustment or will things need replacing?
Last edited by nthinuf; Jan 29, 2015 at 06:23 PM.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: Sumter, SC
I'm mean that's just my opinion on R/C lifts you can buy whatever kind you would like, I'd go with the teraflex 2.5 lift but here is a pro comp lift for $519.
Pro Comp 2.5 in. Tuned Wrangler Lift Kit K3099B (07-15 Wrangler JK) - Free Shipping
Pro Comp 2.5 in. Tuned Wrangler Lift Kit K3099B (07-15 Wrangler JK) - Free Shipping
and to everyone else I really appreciate the help! I'll be checking out the stickies on the forum and doing some more homework before I jump into it! again, thanks to everyone for their insights
Last edited by Sean_D; Jan 30, 2015 at 06:22 PM.
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A simple 2" budget boost type lift will be plenty to run 35's with proper wheel back spacing for someone on the road or doing light wheeling. Use 2" extended bump stops and some shocks extensions as well as some new rear sway bar links (move the rear to the front). This route will do what you want and will be cheaper and have fewer "other" issues vs a taller incomplete coil lift.