So in a Few days I pickup my 2012 unlimited and I'm already starting to build it in my head. But what I don't know is should. I Go with a BB or a spring lift kit . It will be my DD and weekkend wheeler....not a rock crawler but some mild trails ....fire roads.... and ill be running 35s............. so what do you think? Thanks in advance.

 

If your just going to do moderate trails I would go with the budget boost.

 

I really like the AEV lifts and just ordered one.

 

I went with coils instead of pucks. I just like new coils and knowing I won't break plastic or indent aluminum.

 

I just got my 2012 jku today and i was thinking the same thing about which lift i should do to but with 33's.good luckand congrat's

 

Mine is mainly a DD also
I went with a AEV 3.5 with 35's
Because it just looks right
I also take it off road but don't plan on beating it
The AEV rides and handles better than stock on and off road


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Don't know what style JKU you're getting...check your OE springs after you get it. There's a tag on the top of each spring with a series of #'s / letters. The last 2 #'s are your spring rates. It's really a crapshoot whether you get wimpy or sturdy springs. 19 front and 60 rear (IIRC) are the stiffest. If you end up with, say, 16's and 54's, you can get a decent amount of lift by finding a pair of 19/60 take offs from someone who's selling their after buying a new lift kit. That, added to a BB, could give you a fairly decent lift at very little cost.

 

I put a 3" Full Traction on my 2012 JKU Rubi as it is quite a bit cheaper than the AEV. It is high quality and rides just as well, I have had both. Get Billstein 5100 shocks to help your ride as well. I would not do a BB because the coil lifts are not that much more $$ and they improve the ride and off road performance. Just my Opinion. Enjoy

 

Between the BB lift or springs, I'd go springs. You get a better ride and better articulation.

 

I just ordered my 2012 also. When I went to test drive the 2012's one thing I forgot about and couldn't stand was the ride. It is my belief that most of the lift kits that provide new springs give a better ride than stock which is pretty much what you will get if you go with a spacer kit. The shocks will also have an impact. I am a huge fan of the OME shocks which are a great middle of the road shock that provides a great ride and isn't to expensive. That is why my current lift kit is going on my new jeep.
The benefit of getting a spacer kit is it is inexpensive and will give your new jeep a chance to brake in. Also if you wind up having a warranty issue you will be able to change it back to stock easier before taking it back to the dealership. You can always upgrade later from pucks to coils.