Hi all ,
been a hot minute since i joined a forum group yet even go into my old forums for guidance.

anyway i have a ‘14 Wrangler Sport
2dr - v6 - 6spd manual
I read alot about 1.5-3” lifts … then coil spring vs spacers… i will not be rock climbing , mudding or hard core off roading.
back roads, dirt roads and maybe fields.

what works best for an average guy wanting to improve the stance and looks of this jeep. I see alot of jeeps running 35-42” tires .. i’m thinking 33” or tops a 35” AT.

please and thank you in advance

2014 Wrangler …

 

I just installed a teraflex 1.5" level (spacer) lift along with new Bilstein 5100 shocks (1-3" lift). I needed shocks to pass inspection but didn't want to replace with stock length as I plan to go with a quality 2.5" lift package eventually. Here it is shortly after sitting on 285/70/17's (33's) with stock fenders.


The wheels are also on 1.5" spydertrax spacers which helped improve the stance a lot.

I have recently went to high clearance fenders and am now wanting to go up to 35's as the 33's don't fill the wheel well's as much as I'd prefer but these K02's only have about 15k on them so I'll probably wait it out until I decide to go taller and add all the adjustable arms and trackbars.

For what you're describing I would stay with something around 1.5" / level which would also let you continue to use your stock shocks without extensions .. teraflex also makes a spring level kit as well if you want to avoid spacers but since my long-term goals were to do a larger lift I just went with the spacers for now as I'll probably replace them in another year to 18 months.

Here it is with the new fenders and inner liners

 

Yup, I agree. One thing to consider is that replacing springs is always opening a can of worms cuz the actual lift netted will be a moving target that varies from jeep to jeep. Unless you're looking to maximize articulation for technical off roading, doing some sort of spacer on top of the factory springs is going to be a more simple, and cheaper, route for you. Even when replacing a full suspension you shouldn't lift more than needed. Higher does not equate to "better" and the higher you go the more issues you introduce that need to be addressed. For what you describe, I think 2" boost max really. the 1.5" leveling kit is a good suggestion. It will accommodate your desired tire/look. Any time you lift a jeep you're going to see subsequent effects, but with that little bit of boost the side effects are marginal (lower caster, horizontal axle shifts under the body, steering angles). I am not a fan of using things like shock bracket or sway bar link "extensions", so if you do lift you might factory in new shocks at some point, and new adjustable sway bar links. The current shocks are likely no big deal for pavement purposes, but at some point you want a shock that is properly sized for lift and current travel.

 

The teraflex 1.5" spacer level kit does come with new front swaybar links and does not require shock extensions to re-use stock shocks...it was a very simple installation and there are several good youtube video's that will help you out. I did it with my 13 year old son in our garage with just a floor jack and a couple jackstands ... front took about 2 hours but much of that time was waisted dealing with removing the top shock bolt on the passenger side (fighting rust on the top bolt) and after realizing I could just zip them off with a sawzall it went much faster. We had the rear done in about 45 minutes including shocks (and without even removing the rear trackbar).

 

It has been some time since doing that the first time and I forgot how much fun that one bolt is. I actually just installed a dual battery tray this weekend and had to chop up my factory battery box and I was reminded of that again when I saw how I had carved out some of the underside on that box for clearance.

 

1 thing I left off and maybe someone can answer.
This Jeep has FOX 2.0 shocks along w a stabilizer. Previous owner didn’t do anything but drove it…
Everything I read up on these shocks i’d be good to a 2” lift ? T or F ?

thanks for the info above ! Think i’ll be looking at inexpensive mods

 

Another suggestion for the leveling kit. I installed the Tera Flex kit a few months ago because I hated the nose-down factory rake, and with the 285/70/17s it needed a little boost. My daughter helped with the install and it took about half of the day. It can easily be done with a good floor jack and some taller jack stands.

I replaced the shocks at the same time but I wish I would have opted for either OEM replacements or Bilstiens since the Monroe Reflex ones are a little harsh.

One word of caution: disconnect the front driveshaft when installing the lift to avoid damaging the CV boot. Even though the Tera Flex didn’t mention it, I had read somewhere to do so. Unfortunately I didn’t remember until after I noticed my boot started slinging grease, so I’ll be replacing the CV joint in the near future.

 

Very nice Jeep! And what a great way to start making it yours by adding a lift kit.
We have just the kit for your needs! Teraflex offers a 2.5 Kit for the JK that not only allows you to run up to 35" tires but also includes coil springs and shocks, Its a pretty complete kit for the daily driver, that you can always build on to later on. One of our customers actually made an install video with a Jeep that looks just like yours.
Here is the link to the kit that he installed. Teraflex 2.5 Kit

This would be a very similar option without coil springs, but spacers to reach height. Spacer Kit Teraflex 2.5

Let us know if you have any more questions, it looks like you got some great advice here from other members.

 

Rough Country 2.5” spring lift FUEL wheels.. Falken 285/70R-17


AT4W

Really wanted a hard top .., bought one … soft is growing on me now…. Next up bumpers , swap the tops …. Then well some stuff i don’t need.