Lift Kit Recommendations?

[samm]

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!

[binare]

If you don't wheel, then why lift it?

[apeman]

Clayton long arms and 35's for that "street tough" look.

[samm]

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?

[samm]

Clayton long arms and 35's for that "street tough" look.

Thanks! I'll look it up

[Vinman]

For a 2-1/2" lift, Old Man Emu would be hard to beat.

[binare]

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.

[WhiteOut]

PM FirstTimer, his setup is pretty much exactly what you want.

[hps4evr]

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.

[Vinman]

, 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

[Jrama]

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.

[BUKI]

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. 

[samm]

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.

[samm]

PM FirstTimer, his setup is pretty much exactly what you want.

Thanks

[tubby]

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.