Gentlemen I feel the time has come!

[Sasquatch]

Taxes are coming back and the Jeep needs some love.

Here's the plan:
BDS 3" Suspension Lift
5 - 33" x 12.5" x 15"  BFG MTR's

(rumor has it there could be some rocker guards in the works too)   {woohoo}

Already talking with Albert up at 4wheel parts.  He's going to sort me out as far as what I'm going to need to complete it.  Any suggestions if I go the route of new wheels?

For the record... The LJ is still just as stock as it was at Tellico back in November.  I like the Moab wheels that are on it but I'm not sure I can run the tires I want.

I know alot of you guys suggest armor before lift but with the baby hanging around I'm going asthetic first, but I should have the rest of the armor I'll need by the time I can get out ot the trail again.

I'm hanging on every word of the trail ride threads!  Keep posting pics!!!   {popcorn}

[DOUG]

BDS 3" Suspension Lift
5 - 33" x 12.5" x 15"  BFG MTR's
Any suggestions if I go the route of new wheels?
 going asthetic first, but I should have the rest of the armor I'll need by the time I can get out ot the trail again.

Don't forget you'll need a SYE (Slip yoke eliminator) and CV shaft with a 3" lift or bad vibes will haunt you!

BFG makes the KM2, and Goodyear makes the MTR's.  I recommend the KM2's, but no bad choices here. 

Wheels? Have Moab's now?  Moabs are 16's, and you can run a lot of tire on them.  You'll need some spacers behind the wheels to off set them to reduce/eliminate tire rub. 

My KMC beadlocks would look great on that Unlimited!

[Sasquatch]

BDS 3" Suspension Lift
5 - 33" x 12.5" x 15"  BFG MTR's
Any suggestions if I go the route of new wheels?
 going asthetic first, but I should have the rest of the armor I'll need by the time I can get out ot the trail again.

Don't forget you'll need a SYE (Slip yoke eliminator) and CV shaft with a 3" lift or bad vibes will haunt you!

BFG makes the KM2, and Goodyear makes the MTR's.  I recommend the KM2's, but no bad choices here. 

Wheels? Have Moab's now?  Moabs are 16's, and you can run a lot of tire on them.  You'll need some spacers behind the wheels to off set them to reduce/eliminate tire rub. 

My KMC beadlocks would look great on that Unlimited!

This is why us noobs post.

 {toast}

[Rowingfish87]

you have an lj...so the rear drive shaft is alot longer than us tj folks. you may be able to get away without a SYE and cv drive shaft (~$500) and just throw in a few washers on your t-case skid bolts to lower it a 1/4" or so.

x2 on the wheel spacers. you will def need some to run those stock wheels with the 12.5" wide tires.

keep us posted!

[Matt]

km2s for a 16" rim are about twice the money. Be cheaper to by some 15" wheels and tires. Sell the Moabs for alot of money back in your pocket.

[DOUG]

you have an lj...so the rear drive shaft is alot longer than us tj folks. you may be able to get away without a SYE and cv drive shaft (~$500) and just throw in a few washers on your t-case skid bolts to lower it a 1/4" or so.

Good point Fish!

[Sasquatch]

Okay, revise that.  Did some checking when you said Moab's are 16's.  Turns out you're right.  And I don't have Moabs, I have Ravines. (Blow to the ego) 

Keep it coming!!!  I need to know wtf I am doing!  I would like to have myself sorted out by the time I get down to talking numbers with Mosdif.

Thanks again for helping to straighten me out guys.

[wtheonew]

^^^ This is Seth.

<<< This is not.

Thank you, carry on.  {btt}

[DOUG]

Okay, revise that.  Did some checking when you said Moab's are 16's.  Turns out you're right.  And I don't have Moabs, I have Ravines. (Blow to the ego) 

Keep it coming!!!  I need to know wtf I am doing!  I would like to have myself sorted out by the time I get down to talking numbers with Mosdif.

Thanks again for helping to straighten me out guys.

Ravines are nice wheels.  I like they as much as Moabs, and tires are plentiful and less expensive!

With an LJ budget build, I would go with as much lift as I could from the start, considering your wheelbase and we always want a little more of everything, a little bigger tire, a little more clearance. 

If you can't afford the SYE eliminator and CV shaft now, I think you should stay at around a 2" budget lift. Low cost, and easy to install. 

[GusaGus]

you have an lj...so the rear drive shaft is alot longer than us tj folks. you may be able to get away without a SYE and cv drive shaft (~$500) and just throw in a few washers on your t-case skid bolts to lower it a 1/4" or so.

x2 on the wheel spacers. you will def need some to run those stock wheels with the 12.5" wide tires.

keep us posted!

you really don't NEED a SYE and CV shaft even on a TJ.  i have been running my TJ with 4.5 lift for years with out them.  now if i ever get off my a$$ i would diffently like to get them installed, but those are not a needed item.  stock rims and big tires on the other hand equals needing wheel spacers in the rear.

[DOUG]

you really don't NEED a SYE and CV shaft even on a TJ.  i have been running my TJ with 4.5 lift for years with out them.  now if i ever get off my a$$ i would diffently like to get them installed, but those are not a needed item.  stock rims and big tires on the other hand equals needing wheel spacers in the rear.

You drive 70 on the highway vibe free?

[Krawler00]

He has an LJ. Not sure if they are the same when lifted.