Any recommendations on which budget lift to go with or which ones to stay away from? I'm looking at the AEV kit as they seem to be a reputable company. I'd like something with shocks instead of shock extensions though. Just a 2012 4 door DD that I'm going to put 33" on.

 

I'm happy with my skyjacker 2in budget boost. I think it was called skyjacker jk20. Had it on for 2 years with no complaints. Add flat fenders and you can fit 35s.

 

Check out the new Rancho sport lift. New front coils/rear spacers and 9000 shocks.
Amazon for a decent price.

 

You can run 33's with the stock suspension. Just go with a simple spacer lift. Add new shocks if you want them

 

I have the 1.75 inch Daystar lift that actually lifted my JKU 2 inches. It didnt' come with new shocks, but they are available.

 

How's the ride with the Rancho shocks? My Sahara reminds me of riding in a 3/4 ton pickup with these rough New England roads. I like a harder ride but more on the terms of a half ton pickup like my 05 Ram I had.

 

I'm running the Rubicon Express 2" RE7131 spacer lift with shocks...No complaints here...
Actually running 35" tires with no problems...

 

I ran the TF leveling kit with 33's. worked great. Stock shocks were fine w/o extensions.

 

I've got a teraflex 2.5" BB with shock extensions. No complaints, works fine for me