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Best riding 3.5in lift for daily driving? Runnin 35's

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 03:59 AM
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Default Best riding 3.5in lift for daily driving? Runnin 35's

I've got a 08 unlimited x 4dr. Commute daily 70hwy Mi round trip. What's the best riding 3.5 lift I should go with at a 300/600$ range to keep the best ride? I was set on teraflex but then have been told that lift is more for off roading. I'm not offroading at all and want to keep the cost down.

I'm going for a total lift tires and kit to stay under 7in. So I figure the 3.5+3in of tire lift should do me good.
I'm running 35x12.50x18 toyo open country tires and this lift and tires are jyst for looks. I know it's all opinionated on kits but I'd like the best product for the cheapest price. Dont wanna be replacing stuff in a few months.
Any help would be great!! Also if u know where I can get the best deal that would help as well. Thanks in advance.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 04:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Sloppylapiana
I've got a 08 unlimited x 4dr. Commute daily 70hwy Mi round trip. What's the best riding 3.5 lift I should go with at a 300/600$ range to keep the best ride? I was set on teraflex but then have been told that lift is more for off roading. I'm not offroading at all and want to keep the cost down.

I'm going for a total lift tires and kit to stay under 7in. So I figure the 3.5+3in of tire lift should do me good.
I'm running 35x12.50x18 toyo open country tires and this lift and tires are jyst for looks. I know it's all opinionated on kits but I'd like the best product for the cheapest price. Dont wanna be replacing stuff in a few months.
Any help would be great!! Also if u know where I can get the best deal that would help as well. Thanks in advance.
Skyjacker lift, definitely. 150% Skyjacker.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 06:16 AM
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Yes this is the same user name but my friend was the one from the start with all the past threads. I just recently figured out how to use this site. It's pretty cool but I'm a first time user.
Again it was not me threading before so please don't hold me accountable for others doings.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Sloppylapiana
Yes this is the same user name but my friend was the one from the start with all the past threads. I just recently figured out how to use this site. It's pretty cool but I'm a first time user.
Again it was not me threading before so please don't hold me accountable for others doings.
You just figured out how to use a webforum and its 2010? Righttt...

FWIW, I like my 2.5" rough country coil/shock kit and it was cheap (and they sent me the revised rear springs free). I also added a 1" body lift, but you wouldn't need to if you don't wheel with your 35s. I run 35x12.5x17 BFG KM2s at around 32PSI, and the ride with this setup is better than it was stock, with stock rubi tires.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:05 AM
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I just drove to florida from Indiana where I am right now with my lift and tires and was running 75 80 mile an hour on my toyos and they rode great. Better than Pro comp xterrains and better than Bfg that I have had before. Just my thoughts
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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easy guys, give the guy a break.. Play nice
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:21 AM
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In your situation, I would go with a 2.5" Teraflex Budget boost, and a 1" m.o.r.e. body lift.
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by zerodown
In your situation, I would go with a 2.5" Teraflex Budget boost, and a 1" m.o.r.e. body lift.
X2 on this..
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 09:31 AM
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You do realize that going from a 32" tire to a 35" tire will only give you 1.5" of lift. A 3.5" lift with 3" tire increase only adds up to a Jeep that is 5" larger than stock, not 7".

For you I would go with a 2.5" budget boost and a 35" tire.
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Old Mar 23, 2010 | 06:15 AM
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While we are badgering newbies with suspension questions.. here goes mine...

I see a lot of talk about the teraflex 2.5 BB.. Ive noticed some other brands include springs for around the same cost. Why are the teraflex so great? Im highly considering teraflex 2.5 BB just because I see it recommended so much, Im running 285s, thanks in advance for any advice
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