After much research I am having Dave at Broken Axle install the 2.5" (really 3" from what I have been told) OME lift kit with HD coils, long travel shocks and upper front adjustable control arms (Currie) tomorrow. Everyone I have spoken to that has had this kit installed absolutely loves it and it allows up to 35s and even 37s according to some on a JK (spacers or different rims needed, possibly different flares/fenders also for 37s). I am thinking about going with just 33s (Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs with studs if they ever become available again (if you have been looking for these you know what I mean) because I want to minimize the wear and tear on the drive system. Although I have also been told the Jk Rubicon which I have can easilly handle 35s with the stock Dana 44s.)
I was told to go with the HD coils on my unlimited because of the extra weight of a 4 door (also know some with 2 door Jks which like the HDs too). I was also advised to go with the long travel shocks to get the most out of the lift. Finally, I was advised to go with adjustable front arms (upper or lower) to be able to adjust the system for the increased height so that the vehicle (steering) performed best on road. I am no technician but apparently the lift moves the steering coponent angles around which can make driving on-road at higher speeds less precise.
I have talked to a lot of very knowledgeable people here on the site and done a lot of my own research over the web and am very confident this kit as outlined here will do everything I want it to do and then some (great off-road capability while still being tame to drive on road).
Also, I have heard nothing but good things about Dave at Broken Axle and my personal experience with him has been great. So, needless to say I am going with him. However, I have also heard nothing but good things about Jay at Chanda. So it seems either would be good to go with. It just depends who may have time when you want to get your work done.
Jeff
Topic: Best options for 2" lift on JKU (Read 1233 times)