So, It begins, I have $2500 to spend on my JK, it's a 2011 Mango Tango 2dr Sport 6-spd w/3.73's.

I'm open to suggestions but here is what I'm thinking If you see issues please tell me and what you would replace it with.

Teraflex 3" Suspension lift with struts (1251202)
35x12.5x15 BFG KM2's
15x10 Eagle Alloy 058's 5 on 5, -46 mm
Spidertrax 1.5 Wheel spacers

Granted this is the dream sheet, this is coming from someone that doesn't know alot about needs... This jeep is mainly a DD perhaps some beach time every once in a while (once or twice a year) but no rock crawling or mudding ...sand and asphalt only...

Please tell me if you have different or better lift suggestions (if suggesting your set up please post a pic)

 

I would go with the 2.5 coil lift instead so you won't need drive shafts right away. You can still run 35's with the 2.5 kit. That 3" kit will give you 4+ inches of lift. The 2.5" 2 door kit will give you 3 inches of lift which is perfect for 35's.

 

$25 hundy doesn't buy much nowadays. Sadly.
Forget about the spacers. If getting a/m wheels with proper b/s, you should be good.
I know 35's look bad-a$$. But you ain't gettin' the lift, wheels, and tires in your budget. Hell, I got a deal on 5 GYWDTracs and Steelies for just over 2G's. Plus you won't be overly happy running 35's on 3.73's.

I had around 3 to blow. I went with 285/75-16 GoodYear Duratracs (great DD boots), PC 152's, a 3/4" leveling kit, and a superchips Flashpaq.

It's been great! I love the look and it's very drivable

 

Buy the lift on the forum here. I would recommend the Teraflex performance leveling kit (coils). I have seen them for sale on the forum and that is what I was running on mine with my OEM Rubi tires. It was a fantastic lift and leveled out the Jeep and actually lifted my 4 door almost 2 inches. Then get a set of good used
33s from someone on the forum that "needs" to go to 35's. That will leave you plenty left over for wheels. If you are only going to go to the beach, 35s will only be cosmetic and will have more negatives than positives for you such as poor mileage, etc.

 

2.5" teraflex budget boost or coil lift $400-$500
1.5" wheel spacers $200 or less dependent on manufacturer
5 - 295 - 70 - 17's (nitto trail grapplers or toyo open country MT's) $1200-$1500
paint rims if you want a different look, the stock rims look great with healthy meats on em!
budget met - enjoy your new found koolness!

 

I almost fully agree:
I did something very similar to my JK
Daystar 1.75" spacer lift--$150?
(5X) 295/65/18 (11.5 X 33) GY Duratracs -- 4 used and 1 new --$1000 mounted
-------------Brand new will run you about $1500
Spidertrax 1.5" Wheel Spacers -- $200

Sub Total $1850

Future Mods: Are Endless
Total: Way too Much

 

rough country 2.5" coils with shocks is only $300 for forum members...

5x$325 for 35's = about $1600-1700 out the door.

that gives you a little more than $500 to deside on wheels or spacers, wheels would probably be around $800 depending on what you get.

 

Ibrun the rough country 3.5 inch lift for 500 and 35 inch treadwright guard dogs shipped to the door for 900 on factory rims with rough country spaces for 110 total I think. So for around 1500 its not a bad set up and has yet to fail me on the trails. Leaves an extra grand in your pocket.

 

I did my wheels tires and lift for $1900. Consist of rough country 3.5 inch lift, 35/12.50/15 bfg km2's, and procomp 1069 15x8 wheels.

 

I just recently spent about $2100 for my set-up on my 2dr X

4in Rough Country - $500
37x12.50r17 Cooper Discoverer STTs - $1250
Bushwacker Flat Flares - $300 (waited for a while to find that deal)
Spacers - <$100 for 5 (used on Craigslist)

Running stock wheels and having a blast.
I have a LONG way to go, but this setup got me WAY ahead of the game.