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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Suspension? Budget Boost? How high? What brand?

Keep in mind I don't have a ton of cash and I plan on keeping my 33's until I see fibers lol. I'm looking to go cheap but I don't need problems either

Also I'll be driving back and forth from FL to NY around 4 times a year (college) so I need something highway friendly.

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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 11:57 PM
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Teraflex leveling kit? Looks like it might work well for you.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 12:10 AM
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Just a couple questions.... What is your definition of "cheap", because it can be a relative term to some? Do you have more future plans for your jeep..ie: 35's, more difficult trails/terrain? Will you install the lift yourself? If you do plan to stay with 33's and not go too crazy, then it seems like a teraflex performance leveling kit would be perfect for you as suggested above. Best of luck!
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by glomb23
Just a couple questions.... What is your definition of "cheap", because it can be a relative term to some? Do you have more future plans for your jeep..ie: 35's, more difficult trails/terrain? Will you install the lift yourself? If you do plan to stay with 33's and not go too crazy, then it seems like a teraflex performance leveling kit would be perfect for you as suggested above. Best of luck!
Less than 300$ most likely...even less if possible. I plan on sticking with the wheels and tires I have now for a while. I'll have it installed. I don't have the space to do it at home these days. Thanks for your help but could I go a little higher for around that same price? Maybe a spacer 2.5" lift or would that look a little ridiculous?
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TreyJkOrlando
Suspension? Budget Boost? How high? What brand?

Keep in mind I don't have a ton of cash and I plan on keeping my 33's until I see fibers lol. I'm looking to go cheap but I don't need problems either

Also I'll be driving back and forth from FL to NY around 4 times a year (college) so I need something highway friendly.

Thanks for your help
Keep what you have - lifting will also affect your mileage.

Save for better components or you'll just be nickle and diming yourself trying to fix things gone wrong by going cheap
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeeep

Keep what you have - lifting will also affect your mileage.

Save for better components or you'll just be nickle and diming yourself trying to fix things gone wrong by going cheap
So wait until I can afford a 4" lift and 37's?
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by TreyJkOrlando
So wait until I can afford a 4" lift and 37's?
...or wait until you can afford more of a money commitment towards a good lift. Don't make the mistake I made; went cheap with a leveling kit and the ride (on PA's roads) was absolutely intolerable. Got rid of the leveling kit and saved my cash for an OME kit and have been happy since. Just my humble opinion...
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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that's what I would recommend if that's your goal. look at what's out there for an estimate cost and save towards it. You'll be glad you did.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:29 AM
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Yeah I'm looking to be somewhat comfortable when I'm on I-95 for 18 hours. I think I'll probably wait and save up.
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Old Aug 27, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TreyJkOrlando
Yeah I'm looking to be somewhat comfortable when I'm on I-95 for 18 hours. I think I'll probably wait and save up.
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