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Jeep guys, have a few questions
Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:25 am
Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:25 am
We currently have a 2008 JK unlimited that I want to go ahead and put a lift and tires on. Been doing a little research and lifts can range anywhere from a few hundred to a few thousand. I am not planning on doing anything crazy with the jeep so I think the cheaper ones would suit me fine. Am thinking just a couple inch lift and 35s.
Anyone have some input as to what specific lift is good and easy to install yourself? good place to buy the lift? good place to purchase wheels and tires?
Anyone have some input as to what specific lift is good and easy to install yourself? good place to buy the lift? good place to purchase wheels and tires?
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Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:28 am to Theboot32
You dont need a full lift for 35's. You can install a spacer/level lift yourself. It will pop the front end up and give you a little extra clearance. If you do want to spend a little more, Rubicon Express has a pretty good kit.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:30 am to Theboot32
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Anyone have some input as to what specific lift is good and easy to install yourself?
They are most all equal as far as install. And do it yourself
To clear 35's you can get by with a fender trim or a small level lift.
What is your budget for just the lift?
How much will you actually use it off-road?
Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:40 am to NYCAuburn
I am just starting to look into things, dont really have a budget right now, just trying to see what things generally run
could i just put 35s on the stock wheels and put spacers?
It is a daily driver, my wifes. we take it up to my camp a lot and play around but nothing too serious, dirt roads with little mud holes.
could i just put 35s on the stock wheels and put spacers?
It is a daily driver, my wifes. we take it up to my camp a lot and play around but nothing too serious, dirt roads with little mud holes.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:53 am to Theboot32
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I am just starting to look into things, dont really have a budget right now, just trying to see what things generally run
You really need a budget, but you are right on price range. The more expensive kits generally have more parts or better parts, depending on the kit.
With lifting, you are adding stress to the suspension. So when you start with a basic kit, the more in depth kits have more parts to alleviate the problems caused by the lift.
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could i just put 35s on the stock wheels and put spacers?
You can put 35's on the stock wheels without spacers, you would just need a very skinny tire.
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t is a daily driver, my wifes. we take it up to my camp a lot and play around but nothing too serious, dirt roads with little mud holes.
You dont need much. but again lifting causes stress, which leads to breakage. IF you can get a budget, we can help ya with some options or at least areas you want to address first. With a basic crappy budget lift(spacers and shock extenders) you can easily fit 35's. but it is no where near a great option
This post was edited on 1/18/16 at 8:53 am
Posted on 1/18/16 at 8:58 am to NYCAuburn
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IF you can get a budget, we can help ya with some options or at least areas you want to address first. With a basic crappy budget lift(spacers and shock extenders) you can easily fit 35's. but it is no where near a great option
it really just depends, if i can keep my stock wheels (i think they are 16s) then I wont have to get wheels, so that saves $1000
I'd love to have everything, lift or levelling kit, tires, wheels (if necessary) done for around $2k
Posted on 1/18/16 at 9:06 am to Theboot32
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it really just depends, if i can keep my stock wheels (i think they are 16s) then I wont have to get wheels, so that saves $1000
You can find wheels for less than $250 per. new steelies, are usually less than $100. you can also find them used quite often. But you can get by with spacers. But they do add some stress to you components.
for everything under $2k, Id look for some used wheels and tires to start. A decent set of shocks is going to start at $300-400. You would be better off to get at minimum a front track bar and relo bracket for the rear track bar. Extended brake lines are prefered, but you can get by with relo brackets on a small lift. As for lifting, you could do spacers or new springs.
You should check out some of the forums, you can probably find some good take off lifts for great deals
This post was edited on 1/18/16 at 9:08 am
Posted on 1/18/16 at 9:07 am to Theboot32
Rough Country has some easy lift kits to install, but stay away from there shocks. Big POS. Know first hand there. 
Posted on 1/18/16 at 9:24 am to Theboot32
a jeep without a minimum of a 2.5"-3" lift is ugly
Posted on 1/18/16 at 9:48 am to Chad504boy
Take a look at the TeraFlex 2.5" kit. That is what I have on mine. Around $800. Their website has a lot of options in all price ranges.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 10:04 am to Lefty Diego
Got a rough country 2" on mine, good for a entry lift which sounds like what you want. the RC 2" lift will add 2.5" to the front and 2" to the back (to level off the stock suspension so there's no drop in the front, not like dropping the front end 0.5" is going to make a cube more aerodynamic)
What size wheels do you have? For most 35" tires you'll most likely have to get new wheels to avoid having to use spacers and keep the larger tires centered over the hub and keep from rubbing the wheel well while turning
What size wheels do you have? For most 35" tires you'll most likely have to get new wheels to avoid having to use spacers and keep the larger tires centered over the hub and keep from rubbing the wheel well while turning
Posted on 1/18/16 at 10:23 am to doliss
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doliss
ill check out that rough country lift. I just have the stock wheels on there now, they are 16s i think, not sure of width. Was thinking of getting spacers instead of new wheels, for now at least. Apparently newer spacers arent nearly as troublesome as the old ones used to be
Rough Country
what about something like this? would just need shocks huh?
This post was edited on 1/18/16 at 10:31 am
Posted on 1/18/16 at 10:58 am to Theboot32
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I'd love to have everything, lift or levelling kit, tires, wheels (if necessary) done for around $2k
You probably won't find new wheels and tires ( That are worth a damn ) for that price. Some people are going to argue with me but you should get the spare the same as the other 4. I don't understand people that drive around with 35's on custom wheels and a lift kit but still sport their 16" alum factory wheels and tire on the tailgate.
Unless you're an OB baller, you need to take it in stages. Check Tirerack.com and Quadratec. Quadratec will match or beat any price and ship free.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 11:05 am to Scooba
yeah im thinking ill probably just use the stock rims for now, and yes, i plan on getting all five tires as well
Posted on 1/18/16 at 11:11 am to Scooba
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ome people are going to argue with me but you should get the spare the same as the other 4. I don't understand people that drive around with 35's on custom wheels and a lift kit but still sport their 16" alum factory wheels and tire on the tailgate.
That factory tire becomes useless when you move up a size. You could just go without the spare. I havent had one since 2007
You can actually see out of your back window Posted on 1/18/16 at 11:12 am to NYCAuburn
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That factory tire becomes useless when you move up a size
could still get you out of a jam though if needed huh?
Posted on 1/18/16 at 11:20 am to Chad504boy
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could still get you out of a jam though if needed huh?
in 2wd with an open diff
Posted on 1/18/16 at 12:07 pm to Theboot32
Avoid the rough country kit like the plague.
I run bilsteins and a combo of eibach and Old Man Emu coils.
A little stiff, but very well made.
Keep your tire weight as low as possible, under 75lbs. Keep the stock wheels as they are the lightest.
Follow Searchers on facebook and watch all their builds, you can get an idea of the look and level of performance before you do it.
I run bilsteins and a combo of eibach and Old Man Emu coils.
A little stiff, but very well made.
Keep your tire weight as low as possible, under 75lbs. Keep the stock wheels as they are the lightest.
Follow Searchers on facebook and watch all their builds, you can get an idea of the look and level of performance before you do it.
Posted on 1/18/16 at 12:28 pm to X123F45
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Keep your tire weight as low as possible, under 75lbs. Keep the stock wheels as they are the lightest.
definitley, im worried about my stock wheels though, they are the 16"s and I'm not sure of width, I think 7in though. Not sure how wide of a tire i can fit on a 7" rim... I don't like the pizza cutter look
Posted on 1/18/16 at 12:33 pm to Lefty Diego
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Take a look at the TeraFlex 2.5" kit
Had this kit on my 2 door but with the 4 door springs so I gained a little more lift. Very high quality lift. My brother in law went the cheap rout and got the Rough Country. Needless to say after 3 years, I still had 3" of lift and his was around 2 1/2. I also added the front lower control arms to keep the "factory like" feel while driving down the road.
A lift isnt something I would go cheap on.
This post was edited on 1/18/16 at 12:39 pm
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