Need opinion on LIFTS and TIRES!!!

[BlackedOut98]

well i just bought a 98 wrangler sport and looking to lift it but need some opinions. i wanted to know one what is a good cheap susp lift 4" or 6". also if i did a 4" lift they say 33's are all you can fit, can i fit 35s with out cutting or rubbing what needs to be dont anyone have a 4" lift with 35s andno body lift? also should i go with 15x8 or 15x10 for the best ride and look with out having to get the big aftermarket mud flaps. well any help opinions or pics would be great. thanks

[Plissken]

What are you going to be using the jeep for, daily driver/offroading or strictly offroading? Keep in mind that the bigger you go the bigger you spend.

[BlackedOut98]

driving not off roading but want it to look good and be high

[BlackedOut98]

also sorry i forgot to add, when lifting 4" do i need to change any thing or just bolt it on?

[newjeeperguy]

All the answers you seek can be found in this thread.

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=206210

[Muddeprived]

Originally Posted by BlackedOut98

also sorry i forgot to add, when lifting 4" do i need to change any thing or just bolt it on?

Going with 35's for just looks will have you spending ALOT of $$ just to get your jeep to work with that size tire. 1: steering upgrades are recommended with a tire size that large. Brake upgrades such as rear disc brakes are seriously recommended at that size. 3: If you have a dana 35 rear axle, it's once again, recommended to upgrade it because it's not up to handling 35's. If you have a dana44, you are ok. That's three things you have to take care of in order to run 35's.

Of course you can do without the three listed above but i wouldn't IMO.

Most 4" lift kits are bolt ons. When going that high on a TJ, you may experience vibrations in the rear driveshaft. This is a result of the shaft angle getting too extreme and you will need to fix this. Be sure to have a Motor Mount Lift/Body Lift or Slip yoke eliminator kit/adjustable upper control arms on your list

[Black Hills TJ]

Sounds like you want a cheap route to good looks...and if your doing it for looks you do NOT want to fork out the cash for 35's

My suggestion...

RE Budget Boost-2" suspension lift that includes shocks

1" Body lift-lifts the tub off of the frame 1"

This will allow you to run 32's without spending alot of money.



If you are dead-set on 33's though...

Rubicon Express(RE) 3.5" Standard kit- 3 1/2" suspension lift which usually nets around 4-4.5" of lift

RE extreme monotube shocks


I have the RE 3.5" Standard and I enjoy it. It's a great lift for a beginner and easily upgradeable for when you get into 4wheeling more often.

[BlackedOut98]

well my other question is if i put on the 4" lift would 35's fit like that or do i need to cut something? also does someone have a pic of one lifted only 4" susp no body and 35s? thanks

[afguy]

It will fit, but anytime you go over 3-3.5" on a TJ, you may or may not need a slip yoke eliminator and cv driveshaft ($430) depending on the Jeep (everyone is different). I would second the 2" budget boost with OME shocks and 1" BL with 32s or 33s.

[nhlbill]

Originally Posted by BlackedOut98

well my other question is if i put on the 4" lift would 35's fit like that or do i need to cut something? also does someone have a pic of one lifted only 4" susp no body and 35s? thanks

Sort of an "unwritten" guidline is:
3"-4.5" for 33's
5+" for 35's

However, there is always an exception!

Rancho makes a 4" lift (Rockcrawler version....about $1000.00) that they claim clears 35's (it does, I have a friend with one.....long bump stops limit up travel and soft springs get them a pretty flexy ride too).

At 4" your most likely going to have driveline vibes so a slip yoke eliminator would most likely be needed. With the SYE, comes a need for adjustable rear upper control arms. With the Adj. rear upper arms comes a need for rear shock relocators. etc......etc.......etc......

Yea, and Brake upgrades, steering upgrades etc......

Plan on that "cheap" lift costing you about $3K when it's all said and done.

Bill

[steven1969]

Just some input for you. I went with a Teraflex 3T kit and was able to fit 33x12.50 MTR's on 15x10's without any problems, or other pieces like new drive shaft/slip yoke etc... and still have room to play. I also use mine as a dailly driver of 80 miles a day and alot of compliments on the look of the height. 2000 TJ Sport

Steven

[JeepRocks86]

I ran 33s on the trail with 4" of lift. Now i run 36s on the trail and I added the 1" body lift. They rub a little, but you have to adjust your bumpstops to keep them from rubbing. At full flex and 4" my 33s rubbed the flares a little, but that was when i was almost picking a tire off the ground. If you go with 4" you are pushing it on the SYE. I needed one, but i waited about a year or so to do it after the lift and tires. What a lot of people do to get around the SYE is run a 3 inch suspention and a 1 inch body lift. Hope this helps, what ever you do DON"T GET SKYJACKER. my lift flexes great, but it squeaks like no other and the only way to fix the squeak is to replace all the heim joints (14 plus the one on the TracK bar). Just a thought. Also skyjacker rides really rough