Which lift for me economy or premium 3"?
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Navarre, FL
Which lift for me economy or premium 3"?
Whats up everyone? I know this is a noob question but I am just looking for a little advice. I just bought a 07 unlimited rubicon. It is bone stock and I would like to put a lift on it. After reading as much as I could on here I was just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction. I am wanting a 3" lift. Just for the simple fact that it seems anything over that and it will require buying new drive shafts. I would be keeping the stock wheels/tires on there for a while. I have been checking out the Full Traction 3 inch Premium Flex Suspension System. And I have also looked at the Full Traction 3 inch Economy Suspension Lift. The latter of the two is just about half the price of the premium kit. Do you think I will need the premium kit? I live in Florida so there wont be much if any rock climbing and this will be my DD. I'm wanting the lift for both looks and reliability/capability. So what do you say? Save money and just get the economy lift or spend the dough and get the premium. Any advice is welcomed. Thanks in advance
JK Freak
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From: Provo, UT
First of all, welcome to the forum! 
Not to discourage you from lifting your Jeep, but it is going to look really goofy if you raise it 3 inches and keep your stock tires. I would hold off on the lift until you're ready to replace your tires. Just keep in mind that most people run 35s with 3" suspension lifts.
It sounds like you don't need a lot of articulation for the kind of off-roading you do. My advice would be to save yourself a bunch of money and get a 2" budget boost. A BB will give you the look you want while mostly retaining your stock ride and street manners. It also will look good with your stock tires... but not as good as bigger tires would look.
Not to discourage you from lifting your Jeep, but it is going to look really goofy if you raise it 3 inches and keep your stock tires. I would hold off on the lift until you're ready to replace your tires. Just keep in mind that most people run 35s with 3" suspension lifts.
It sounds like you don't need a lot of articulation for the kind of off-roading you do. My advice would be to save yourself a bunch of money and get a 2" budget boost. A BB will give you the look you want while mostly retaining your stock ride and street manners. It also will look good with your stock tires... but not as good as bigger tires would look.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Navarre, FL
O.K. so back to my question...which lift economy or premium? Florida is pretty flat for the most part. That's why i am starting to lean towards the Full Traction economy over the premium.