Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Best riding lift for jk

Thread Tools
 
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 07:12 AM
  #1  
tfd07's Avatar
Thread Starter
JK Newbie
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: wills point tx
Default Best riding lift for jk

I am thinking about putting a new lift on my wife Jeepr Rubicon Unlimited.
Her MODS. are....
3.25" rc lift, replaced rc 2.2 shocks with Bilstein 5100s(tried to improve the ride)
Xeon flat fender flares
35" dick cepek mc

We are about to have a baby girl, and I would like to have her jk ride as good as my lj. Which has re 4.5 super flex on 37" mtr, with rancho 9000.

I know I could try to mimick my lj, but I was wondering if there were any better options for a jk? I don't mind dropping to 2.5 to 3" lift or is re 3.5 standard lift the best option?

Thanks,
Reese
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 07:23 AM
  #2  
wayoflife's Avatar
JK-Forum Founder
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 36,534
Likes: 16
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Default

ride quality is totally subjective and what is "best" will all depend on who you are talking to. if you're LJ is running a 4.5" short arm kit, i'm going to guess that you will be more than happy with what you are planning to get.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 07:24 AM
  #3  
SWAT524's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 142
Likes: 1
From: Arkansas
Default Lift Ride

Rough Country 4" lift Rides great and no major install problems.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 08:21 AM
  #4  
slowburn's Avatar
JK Newbie
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: winnetka
Default 4.5 long arm

I have a 4.5 long arm rubicon express rides smooth on the highway and does great off-road and also keeps life time drive train intact through dealership warranty.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 08:44 AM
  #5  
wayoflife's Avatar
JK-Forum Founder
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 36,534
Likes: 16
From: Laguna Niguel, CA
Default

Originally Posted by slowburn
I have a 4.5 long arm rubicon express rides smooth on the highway and does great off-road and also keeps life time drive train intact through dealership warranty.
i'm sorry but if your specific dealership is willing to honor your warranty, good for you but please do not post up baseless mis-information like this.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 08:58 AM
  #6  
Harbourone's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,271
Likes: 2
From: New Brunswick
Default

I've got an ome hd lift with no arms and it rides good. Handles a little flighty but that's because I'm up 3.5 with a 1 inch tf puck on top and I don't have adjustable ca's yet.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 03:41 PM
  #7  
jeepmedic's Avatar
JK Super Freak
 
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,312
Likes: 1
From: Cashton, WI
Default

Im on an OME HD lift as well, but have adj. control arms. 30K miles and I still think it rides great with no sagging. I'm biased, but the OME rides great. (I'v got nothing to compare to though )

Originally Posted by Harbourone
I've got an ome hd lift with no arms and it rides good. Handles a little flighty but that's because I'm up 3.5 with a 1 inch tf puck on top and I don't have adjustable ca's yet.
Reply
Old Nov 30, 2010 | 03:46 PM
  #8  
h1ker's Avatar
JK Enthusiast
 
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 0
From: Mooresville,IN
Default

I agree, I also have OME HD lift with OME long travel shocks and no arms and its a great ride the only thing that would make it better would be aev high steer kit then it would be better than factory.
Reply




All times are GMT -8. The time now is 04:17 PM.