I'm getting ready to install a lift in my wife's 2014 jk unlimited and want advice. My goal is to put approx. 2" of lift and run 285/70r17's on aftermarket wheels. When I ordered the jeep, I ordered the max tow package just to get the 3.73 axle ratio. i have to stress, my wife don't care if I lift it as long as it doesn't ride like shit. This jeep is a pavement queen and never goes off-road so I'm not looking for a long arm suspension system. I am looking for approx. 2" of lift and do not want any death wobble.
Another question, will the above sized tire and wheel fit on the stock spare tire mount?
Any input is appreciated.

 

Personally, I would not lift anything my wife drove as a DD, jeep or no jeep
Just not worth it
Main reason is it will likely ride like a lifted jeep

 

I would only lift it with pucks since your not planning on off roading it. You would probably need wheel spacers with the stock wheels.

 

You could add a 1.5" Rock Krawler setup for the 33's and those would fit. If she ends up not liking it you can easily return it back to stock.

Even if you want a "little" lift don't compromise on quality, then your ride is terrible and I would be unsure of component quality.

 

Sorry posted on wrong topic.

 

I can tell you that my 2014 jkur rides better with the 1.5" RK suspension then it did with stock.

 

I installed 1.75" coil spacer up front and a .75" coil spacer in the rear. Leveled her out and allowed me to clear 305/70 17 KM2's. Pretty happy with the way she rides as well.

 

I have an 11 2dr running 285-70-17 on pro comp wheels I did a zone off road kit 2 inch with stock p- rated tires it rides exactly the same when I went up to the 285 AT2 I had to go with a LT tire
It's a little mire bouncy I don't mind it at all, being it did not change springs only installed spacers the factory ride remained only thing I would do different is I would go with Bilstein or ranchero shocks instead of the one from zone off road. The kit is totally customizable and you can eliminate the rear factory spacer to have it sit level

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Have you seen any posts before with recommendations to open and read the threads stuck right to the top of this modified area?

Lifting causes issues. No way around it. It is personal opinion as to what height those issues will cause 'you' to want to correct them. This has nothing to do with 'I only drive onroad' or 'I want it to perform great offroad', it has to do with the simple geometry or physics or rocket surgery or whatever.

As you lift, the axles (pinions) tilt up, which lowers the caster, which causes progressively flightier steering. At 2", many (most?) will say you won't need to worry about it. Personal preference. 'You' (your wife) may notice the difference and want to correct it.

Both axles shift to one side. Again, the higher you go, the further they shift. 2", many people don't worry about it. You? No clue.

Deathwobble - go up to the Writeups area. Stuck right to the top is a great diagnosis thread. Read through it, and you might see that it is not the specific lift you put on that causes it. And it is not because you went 3 or 4 inches instead of 2. It is installer error, not tightening/torquing properly, worn components, etc. Not because you chose lift height A as opposed to lift height B.

 

The RK 1.5" Lift sounds like the best bet for you. The triple rate springs ride incredibly smooth and when matched with a high quality set of shocks the ride is very smooth. If the Jeep is fairly light you will actually end up seeing close to 2" of lift. Here is a picture of on of the guys from RK the last time we were out wheeling with them.



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