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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: samm on November 16, 2012, 03:06:21 PM

Title: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: samm on November 16, 2012, 03:06:21 PM
Hey guys,
I'm interested in getting myself a 2.5" lift kit.
I don't off road, it's just and everyday vehicle.

Any recommendations on what would be a good brand to go with?
Maybe something that isn't too 'rough'. I've heard from friends that the Rough Country lifts ride pretty rough. Not sure if that's true.

Thanks for any input!
Title: Re: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: binare on November 16, 2012, 03:58:52 PM
If you don't wheel, then why lift it?
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: apeman on November 16, 2012, 06:04:37 PM
Clayton long arms and 35's for that "street tough" look. ::)
Title: Re: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: samm on November 16, 2012, 07:09:15 PM
If you don't wheel, then why lift it?

If you have no input, why reply?
Haha, it's for looks obviously.
Why do people improve their vehicles at all?
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: samm on November 16, 2012, 07:09:36 PM
Clayton long arms and 35's for that "street tough" look. ::)

Thanks! I'll look it up :)
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: Vinman on November 16, 2012, 07:39:18 PM
For a 2-1/2" lift, Old Man Emu would be hard to beat.
Title: Re: Re: Re: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: binare on November 16, 2012, 07:46:29 PM
If you have no input, why reply?
Haha, it's for looks obviously.
Why do people improve their vehicles at all?

Yes cause modifying a vehicle to be better for one sole purpose and then using it for the complete opposite is an improvement and makes complete sense, sorta like putting a lift and 35s on a civic. Don't ask a question if you don't like the input ;) My questions valid, like or not. Cheers.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: WhiteOut on November 16, 2012, 07:49:42 PM
PM FirstTimer, his setup is pretty much exactly what you want.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: hps4evr on November 16, 2012, 08:56:50 PM
if you dont plan on wheeling it and just want a different look, get some fancy rims and put 31" A/T tires on it, im pretty certain 31's will fit with the proper rim with no lift. they may rub a little. if you dont care then great, if you dont want any rubbing then a 2" spacer will work fine. a good quality coil lift is what most will recommend but if its just a looks thing and not the performance thing then spacers would do the trick. keeping it closer to stock height avoids the stering issues and driveline vibration issues.

now samm, i have a question that i've always wanted to ask. and im not being a dick when i ask this. but why own and drive a jeep if you dont plan on fourwheeling?
personally i love jeeps, they wheel awesome and i drive the crap out of mine. but as an every day driver i can think of many other vehicles that are way more fun on the street.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: Vinman on November 16, 2012, 09:17:34 PM
, i have a question that i've always wanted to ask. and im not being a dick when i ask this. but why own and drive a jeep if you dont plan on fourwheeling?

I also don't want to sound like a dick (this one time) but people will also buy a nice sports car and never see more than 120 km/h.
A positive of these people that don't wheel the jeeps (or drive the pee out of sports cars) is an enthusist will eventually be able to buy an older vehicle that is not beat to crap.

Honestly, I enjoy driving my Jeep as much on road as I do on the trails.

Vince
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: Jrama on November 16, 2012, 09:32:02 PM
I say its your money, your Jeep, do whatever the hell you feel like. Lifted Jeeps look sweet, if your willing to spend the cash and put up with whole "modified vehicle pita issues" because its worth it to you do it!

2" spacer lift and 1" BL is a good start and will look good on the cheap, throw on some 32-33" tires and rims, it will drive worse (Gearing) but like I said if its what you want do it.

Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: BUKI on November 16, 2012, 09:43:20 PM
I also don't want to sound like a dick (this one time) but people will also buy a nice sports car and never see more than 120 km/h.
A positive of these people that don't wheel the jeeps (or drive the pee out of sports cars) is an enthusist will eventually be able to buy an older vehicle that is not beat to crap.
True... BUT jeeps are purpose built vehicles.  A sports car still drives like a "car" at 50 km/h.  I enjoy driving mine as well,  but I know the handling characteristics of a vehicle with 2 solid axles.  IFS/IRS/trailing arm all drive better on pavement.  These are toys they definitely aren't for getting groceries.  I do like it when you can get a good pavement princess at a good price though

A lifted jeep does look cool... BUT my suggestion is take it out once and see where the history of these things comes from. 
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: samm on November 17, 2012, 12:12:07 AM
if you dont plan on wheeling it and just want a different look, get some fancy rims and put 31" A/T tires on it, im pretty certain 31's will fit with the proper rim with no lift. they may rub a little. if you dont care then great, if you dont want any rubbing then a 2" spacer will work fine. a good quality coil lift is what most will recommend but if its just a looks thing and not the performance thing then spacers would do the trick. keeping it closer to stock height avoids the stering issues and driveline vibration issues.

now samm, i have a question that i've always wanted to ask. and im not being a dick when i ask this. but why own and drive a jeep if you dont plan on fourwheeling?
personally i love jeeps, they wheel awesome and i drive the crap out of mine. but as an every day driver i can think of many other vehicles that are way more fun on the street.

Thanks for the info!
Jeeps look badass hands down, I've loved them for years.
If you have the money to spend, why not buy something you think looks cool?
We are from the country, so my hubby drives trucks. I don't want a car, and I don't really need a truck, so for me a jeep was a great in-between.
I wanted something with 4x4 for the winter and on the farm.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: samm on November 17, 2012, 12:13:47 AM
PM FirstTimer, his setup is pretty much exactly what you want.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: tubby on November 17, 2012, 12:21:19 AM
For a 2-1/2" lift, Old Man Emu would be hard to beat.

Do this!

The ride is similar to sotck plus you gain better parts. It's a tad pricey but I've never come across a person that hated lifting their TJ after putting this kit on. Not everyone needs a Jeep to take on the trails but just wants more of a " non-stock look"

Check out more reviews online of the Old Man Emu suspension for a TJ.

Good luck with what ever route you choose.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: Bnine on November 17, 2012, 10:01:15 AM
3/4" spring spacer, a 1" body lift, and some 32 x 11.50's.

Stay away from lifting the suspension. It will just cause you grief with the driveline. For what you want, what I listed will more then do the trick. You get the lifted look with a bigger tire, but you wont have any of the drawbacks of modified suspension.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: dac on November 17, 2012, 11:27:00 AM
I'm with the OME crowd.  Depending on how old your jeep is perhaps it's getting close to time to change out the shocks anyways.  Go for ride quality as well as looks.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: samm on November 17, 2012, 02:22:24 PM
Do this!

The ride is similar to sotck plus you gain better parts. It's a tad pricey but I've never come across a person that hated lifting their TJ after putting this kit on. Not everyone needs a Jeep to take on the trails but just wants more of a " non-stock look"

Check out more reviews online of the Old Man Emu suspension for a TJ.

Good luck with what ever route you choose.

Thanks man!
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: Spinalguy on November 19, 2012, 12:33:09 PM
If you don't wheel, then why lift it?
i would lift it and put bigger tires on it. Stock just looks too stock.
Even 31's look stock. i would at least go 33.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: Spinalguy on November 19, 2012, 12:34:46 PM
if you dont plan on wheeling it and just want a different look, get some fancy rims and put 31" A/T tires on it, im pretty certain 31's will fit with the proper rim with no lift. they may rub a little. if you dont care then great, if you dont want any rubbing then a 2" spacer will work fine. a good quality coil lift is what most will recommend but if its just a looks thing and not the performance thing then spacers would do the trick. keeping it closer to stock height avoids the stering issues and driveline vibration issues.

now samm, i have a question that i've always wanted to ask. and im not being a dick when i ask this. but why own and drive a jeep if you dont plan on fourwheeling?
personally i love jeeps, they wheel awesome and i drive the crap out of mine. but as an every day driver i can think of many other vehicles that are way more fun on the street.
My first jeep i bought only because the top came down, doors could be removed and the windshield lowered. That was just too cool over any other vehicle i could have bought.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: birdo on November 19, 2012, 10:01:22 PM
I'm lifted 3 inches with a Rough Country kit. I use mine as an urban assault vehicle and take it off-road every so often. When you are up that high sitting on 12 inch wide 33's, I still think it's pretty cool, along with most of the passer-byes. Sure the fuel economy sucks and it's a handful in a stiff cross wind....but it sure is fun!
In the snow it's a total hoot.
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: samm on November 20, 2012, 10:39:16 AM
3/4" spring spacer, a 1" body lift, and some 32 x 11.50's.

Stay away from lifting the suspension. It will just cause you grief with the driveline. For what you want, what I listed will more then do the trick. You get the lifted look with a bigger tire, but you wont have any of the drawbacks of modified suspension.

Thanks :)
Title: Re: Lift Kit Recommendations?
Post by: homeguy on November 25, 2012, 04:00:25 PM
I've got the OME lift and love it


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