So my current plan for my Jeep, which currently is a stock 2012 Rubicon:

Knuckles Offroad Bumper and Tire Carrier - already have the Trektop

PSC Brawler Lite Front bumper - already have a Warn 8000 winch

Bushwacker Fender Flares

I already have the stock skids and the Rockhard oil and tranny skid.

I would like put on 35s (? 37s - my understanding is that would be tough to do with only a small lift and not modifying many other parts) and plan to do a combination of different types of wheeling - rocks, mud, sand
I also use the vehicle as a daily driver, I'd like to avoid having to change things like gearing, axles, driveline at least for the time being

What kind of suspension/lift should I consider - I was looking at Teraflex (something under 3 inches) but I'm relatively new to the Jeep world. My understanding is that I should be willing to put money in the lift above other things. As I'm sure most will note the KOR bumper isn't cheap, but I'm less concerned about cost. Also it would be helpful to know if there are other items I may need in addition to the lift kit. I want to make sure with the weight that I am adding that the lift is adequate (currently the mounting plate and winch on my stock Rubicon have given it a significant rake). I've never worked on the suspension before but have several people that could hopefully help me. So far I've really enjoyed installing all my own mods: Rockhard Skid, ARB air compressor, CB radio, Lockpick with rearview camera, Rotopax on inside of tailgate. Any thoughts would be appreciated as I know there are many different ways to go. Also if I have some stupid ideas or plans feel free to educate me as well.

If anyone has experience rock crawling with the KOR rear bumper particularly with it slanted I would also like to hear your thoughts.

 

anybody? I've certainly looked over many posts, but it gets to be a little overwhelming. As I don't have any local wheelers I'd like to learn from what others have already experienced.

 

i personally wouldnt go 37s. from my understanding its hell on the rubicon lockers, steering, axel shafts /axel, balljoints.. It would also recommended 4 inches of lift and re-gearing... it depends on how hard you will use the jeep aswell. As for extra stuff to get it kind of depends on what lift u get. i would recommend front lowers and rear uppers if there not included as well as a trac bar for the front. But again depends on what your doing, some of this prolly wont be needed for a daily. i use mine for weekend offroading here or there but its miainly mud and snow here no rocks so i dont have all should if i came across rocks... that's just my 2 cents.

 

Decide on what size tires you want to run and what your ultimate goal is for your JK, looks, wheeling or both?

 

Thanks for the input.

At the current time my Jeep will be mainly a daily driver with occasional wheeling (rock, mud, sand, snow). As I suspected I would likely need a lot of modifications for 37s, which I'm not ready for at this time as it is my daily driver. I suspect at some point (at least a couple years) I may then go further or buy a second Jeep for major modifications. So getting back to my original question, if I want the bumpers noted above with a winch and go to 35s is there a good option(s) for a lift without making major modifications outside of the suspension? I realize changing the fenders should help as well. I really want to be able to do some rock crawling, but given my location (North Dakota which is quite flat outside the Badlands) it will probably be about 1-2/year.