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what lift size should i get for ohv trails?

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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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Default what lift size should i get for ohv trails?

like the title says i just bought a 2011 wrangler sport 2dr manual and plan on going on a few ohv trails in md and va mainly shoe creek in va since it is about ten miles from my dad's house. i want to put a lift that isnt too high since it is my dd. it has the 3.83 gears in the rear so i was also wondering what tire size for 16" rims will work best without regearing?
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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Teraflex 2.5" Budget Boost would be perfect and is really cost effective and DIY.

The stock 32" tires that Rubicons come with are pretty awesome.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Not know the trails you want to tackle, its hard to say what you'll need - you should try to give them a go with your stock set up, and see what you can/can't handle to get an idea of what you need for those trails.

With gears below 4.10, most people will say you don't really want to go over a 33" tire. For a 16 in wheel thats a 285/70/16 (33x11.5) or a 305/75/16 (33x12).

As for a lift - a 2.5 inch lift or budget boost is the general consensus for 33"s and for a lot of people running 35"s - it gives you some extra height with out going overboard or costing a ton.

Of course, if you want to beef up the jeep regardless of trail use - 33"s on a 2.5 inch lift will do the trick.
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Old Jun 24, 2011 | 11:26 AM
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with the tera flex 2.5 bb is it a complete kit or do i have to buy extras so nothing will break because of unnessicary wear. because i want a lift that comes with as much as possible so when i have it installed i dont have to buy more to keep it running well.
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