In my quest for a taller 2 door rubicon, I have narrowed it to Teraflex. BUT which one?
I am currently running 18/58 JKU springs and I like the ride. I plan to add 35" tires and need additional lift. I am tired of beating up the underside of my Jeep trying to follow other Jeeps on 35+ tires with lifts.

Two part decision:
Part 1: 2.5" spacer lift or 2.5" spring lift?
Part 2: shock adapters or TF shocks or Bilstien 5500?

It seems most economical to go with spacers and adapters BUT will I regret this and end up changing later?
Anyone gone this route and regret it?

Funny how I thought I knew what I wanted then when it gets down to it, picking a lift, shocks, tires, spacers vs wheels, it all get a bit overwhelming!!!

Thanks for your help.

 

When I made the decision I went with a long term thought process on mine, so I went ahead and got the coil lift with shocks. I've been extremely happy with my choice and it's gotten me through a lot. Bottom line is the $$$, and how much you want to put out initially in regards to the lift because you really can't go wrong with any of the options you describe...

 

Go bigger. I am on my 2nd lift kit which is a 2.5" coil lift with Teraflex shocks. Want to go to a 4" or bigger now!

 

following a buddy on 37s,don't know what you're talking about. if it were me given your choices, definitely the 2.5 coil lift.

 

I would go 2.5 coil and a 1 to 1.25" BL if you still want little more flex.

 

I don't want to go over 2.5" cuz I don't want the extra expense of the exhaust spacer and possible driveshaft upgrade. I just want enough height for 35" tires and room to flex off road.

 

Of course you don't! I finally got the EVO skids on but don't want to rely on them to get over the rocks.

 

2.5" Coils all the way. Unless you have a Rubi, get the TF or Bilstien shocks--don't go with the adapters.

Went to 4" TF from my 2.5". The 4" is great, but wish I would have stayed with my 2.5" to run my 35s. Going bigger = more $$$, Mx time, neither of which I have.

 

Mark, you want to keep it simple, run a 1inch body lift and flat fender it. Just my 2 cents.

 

Get the 2.5 coil kit with new shocks not extensions. As others have mentioned, think toward the long term. Its better to do it right the first time. You can run 35s no problem with your 2.5 kit. Get them and wheel it with the new kit and then see if you want to cut your flares or get some after market ones.

Pic of mine with TF 2.5 + shocks + 33" GY Duratracs