Looking for some help in the purchase of a 3" Economy lift

Maxwell_Robach · 07-30-2009, 03:49 PM

my dad finally decided to work with me on my needs, right now i have a stock jeep.

need new tires so my dad and i agreed on getting some 33's, but im looking into learning some new things, for instance putting my own lift in i have all the tools at my house.

just need to be steered in the correct direction for a 3" economy lift and possibly adding a 2"-3" body lift let alone if its even possible to have them both on the jeep at the same time. any help is appreciated.

zachbh · 07-30-2009, 03:54 PM

Don't go over a 1" BL. A 3" suspension lift and a 1" BL is more than enough for 33s.

Maxwell_Robach · 07-30-2009, 03:56 PM

haha. i've heard people say different things about body lifts, what makes me only want a 1"?

**TheBoogieman** · 07-30-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxwell_Robach

right now i a stop jeep.

need new tired so my dad and i agreed on getting some 33's, but im looking into learning some new things

I love Bo and Luke Duke and the Beverly Hillbillys,but this is too much for me.

Do a 2" BB and 1" BL.This is why most people don't do bigger BL's.Large gaps are frowned upon on Jeeps and women.

**garybattles** · 07-30-2009, 04:03 PM

X2 above about the BL. I have an OME 2 1/2" with JKS 1 1/4" BL, but it us a little bit pricey. Lot's of people on here have used the RC 2 1/2" lift and like it a lot, at a lower price. Combine with a 1" BL and you're good to go for 33's.

Maxwell_Robach · 07-30-2009, 04:04 PM

haha, anyone know where i should get them like a personal preference.

I dont want to get a product that isn't looked upon as a good investment.

Maxwell_Robach · 07-30-2009, 04:08 PM

boogie is that with a 2" lift and 1" body? or are you saying thats too much of a gap.

**critterjeep** · 07-30-2009, 04:11 PM

yeah one inch body lift is good enough. what is your budget for this project? that will determine a lot of what you can do.

Maxwell_Robach · 07-30-2009, 04:14 PM

well i was looking maybe 100 for body 300-400 for suspension possibly.

zachbh · 07-30-2009, 04:15 PM

Look into the Rough Country lifts...

Maxwell_Robach · 07-30-2009, 04:17 PM

are they good, and are they lifts i can install myself?

**Deacon** · 07-30-2009, 04:19 PM

That's a 2" or 3" BL in that pic. It's not just ugly, it also throws off handling and stability and puts a lot of stress on the tub and frame due to the leverage. It'll feel even more top-heavy than it already does when lifted.

Maxwell_Robach · 07-30-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Firekite

That's a 2" or 3" BL in that pic. It's not just ugly, it also throws off handling and stability and puts a lot of stress on the tub and frame due to the leverage. It'll feel even more top-heavy than it already does when lifted.

so on that not do you feel maybe i should just go with a 3" suspension?

**TheBoogieman** · 07-30-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxwell_Robach

boogie is that with a 2" lift and 1" body? or are you saying thats too much of a gap.

3" BL.........

**Deacon** · 07-30-2009, 04:29 PM

Maxwell, I've got a 1" BL new in the box I'm planning on installing soon, probably Monday. It's from Performance Accessories, and after research and advice including endorsements from long-established veterans here, I bought it from Amazon for ~$81 (2-day free shipping for me with my Prime account). JKS sells a 1.25" BL that gets good reviews, too, but it's more pricey at ~$125. Do not go higher than 1.25" on your BL, and you'll be fine.

The suspension lift will get you more articulation and more clearance, while the BL will lift your fenders (by lifting the whole tub), which will give you a little more wheel well clearance as well. It also gives you the room to do install a Motor Mount Lift (MML), high-clearance gas tank skid, and maybe a Tummy Tuck (TT) eventually.