My jk has worked like a champ all year with a 3 inch budget boost, but I'm ready to step it up. I have looked at a ton of lifts there is so much out there I'm not sure what to go with. Can anybody recommend a good quality lift that comes with every thing I need? I'm looking for a 2 to 3 inch lift, planning on doing the lcg deal with 35s.
Ready to ditch the budget boost.
- Thread starter anvilrubi
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First of all, you need no more than a 2.5, 3" lift no matter what brand lift or fabricator you choose. Reason being you really don't need any more than that, even for 37s.
The common Company's that come to mind with high quality would be RockKrawler,Synergy,Currie.
The best deal out there IMO is the Rock Krawler Stock Mod system , 2.5 springs, front lowers, and Front track bar. Pair that with a set of qauluty shocks and it just plain works.
Other things to consider. With you Jk your 4.10 gears are very acceptable with 35s, 37,s you will need to regear. Less than 3 inch lift and you will not need a front driveshaft, more than that And your front driveshaft boot will bust and/ or will hit your exhaust. Go ahead and at least install gussets on your inner C,s on your front axle. You seem to wheel a lot so your ball joints on your front axle will soon be garbage, they have a nylon insert in them and do not last long after larger tires.
The common Company's that come to mind with high quality would be RockKrawler,Synergy,Currie.
The best deal out there IMO is the Rock Krawler Stock Mod system , 2.5 springs, front lowers, and Front track bar. Pair that with a set of qauluty shocks and it just plain works.
Other things to consider. With you Jk your 4.10 gears are very acceptable with 35s, 37,s you will need to regear. Less than 3 inch lift and you will not need a front driveshaft, more than that And your front driveshaft boot will bust and/ or will hit your exhaust. Go ahead and at least install gussets on your inner C,s on your front axle. You seem to wheel a lot so your ball joints on your front axle will soon be garbage, they have a nylon insert in them and do not last long after larger tires.
TJ to JK the Medication build
Read this and learn from mistakes! Use qauluty parts and do it right the first time.
Read this and learn from mistakes! Use qauluty parts and do it right the first time.
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Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, I'll not be going any bigger than 35s. I did wheel alot this year, now I'm chasing all those week links.
77GreenMachine
Phillip Talton
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- Mar 30, 2010
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- Trinity, NC
Jason is the man to listen to. His JK ain't for looks, it gets wheeled hard all across Harlan, and even been out to Moab! All driven to and from.
jeepyj1129
wheeler
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- Dec 13, 2007
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- rock hill SC
Clayton offroad makes great lifts
When I say week links I'm talking about, upgrading tie rod ends, ball joints and everything that come from the factory, that can be done better. The only thing that I broke this year was rear trackbar bracket off the axle. My jeep has the e sway bar disconnect.
Bogleparsons
Well-Known Member
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- Nov 19, 2011
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- Lillington, NC
I have the TF 2.5" lift on my JKU w/ 35 Duratracs, and rancho shocks, does everything I want it to. Although with my wheelbase I plan to add anther 1-1.5" puck because I get high centered sometimes.
I have had two TF 2.5" lifts and find their kits to be complete and work well. However the other brands listed are great too from what I read.
I have had two TF 2.5" lifts and find their kits to be complete and work well. However the other brands listed are great too from what I read.
Chris_Keziah
Joe Dirt @ Rev Limit Fab
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- Dec 1, 2010
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- Winston-Salem
I can attest to how well Jason's JK works, if you do the things he did to his while on 35's you'll be fine.
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- Mar 13, 2005
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- Raleigh, NC
I see a set of Dynatrac ball joints in your future.