Whats up guys. First off I love this site. I spend more time on this site than I do the Corvette Forum. I just traded in the wifes two year old loaded Taureg for a 2010 4 door rubicon. I have to say I LOVE this thing!! Her car was way over milage, and I had been eyeing the 4 door for a couple of months, so it was time to make a trade.

I was getting a fully loaded sahara for 31k, but the dealer ended up giving me the rubi for 31.8, so I couldnt pass that up, ecspecially since I'm lifting. After COUNTLESS HOURS ON THIS SITE, I have decided on the 3" Teraflex with Adj. Trackbar, Lower front and upper Rear flex arms and shocks, WITH 36X13.5X17 Iroks. There a silver SEMA jeep on here that I love the look of- I have some questions below-

1. I have a 190 Bull Mastiff I will be loading in the back so I cant have the lift any bigger, my question is, I love the rear expidition one bumper, since it has a step down and so I can put the dogs ramp against it and have a lower angle of ingress, With this bumper, knowing the wife is 5'3", does anyone think this lift combo will be too big???

2. I want to do the suspension right, but this being the wifes car and us only taking it up to big bear in the snow (Yes, I'm a mall poser) Do I need anything more than the Tera 3" with arms, shocks, trackbars to make it ride nice? I got rid of the taureg because the ride was ruff and the dog barely fit in it.

3. Does anyone know who makes a 17x9.5 or 17x10" wheel??? I have looked on this site, 4wheelparts and a couple of others and cant seem to find anything wider than 17x9?? I LOVE the wide tire look which is why I'm going with the IROKS, but want a wheel wider than a 17x9.

4. AND THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION- WHere in Orange County CA can I take the truck to get the work done and that have good prices? I have used Outlaw Offroad before but they seem expensive, I have also used 4hweelparts but they seem like a chopshop. Can anyone make a suggestion for a good shop in my area that will do good work and not bend me over????

I appreciate any input. I am completely new to the jeep thing but have had a couple of lifted trucks before (Look in my gallery). I want the Rubi to ride as nice as possible (Rides great now) with the lift, and dont ever want to experience the "Death Wobble" with the wife driving the dog around.

Thanks

 

Off road Evolution... Take it to Mel at ORE and do it right the first time around!

 

ORE is close to you and a well respected shop. It may be dangerous to your wallet when you go there, though. When you see some of the other Jeeps there that Mel has customized, you are going to want to spend more than you first intended to. Welcome to the forum, BTW

 

Take to Mel at ORE. You will not regret it. Those folks know what there doing!

 

Thanks guys. I dont see on their site that they sell any Teraflex, do I buy the Tera myself and take it to them?

 

You can do that and they will install it. I would recommend calling David at Northridge.com He will give you a good price. Once you get it look or plan for an install party. If LA won't work I know there are plenty in the San Diego area that will help you put the lift on ( it is not too hard).

 

x4 ORE is one awesome place.