Lifting advice $

[kent10sne1]

So im looking at starting to put together lifting? trying to figure out all i want/need etc..  trying to figure cost. etc..

saw this Rough Country http://www.toms4x4superstore.com/products/2007-%252d-2012-4wd-Jeep-JK-3.25%22-Suspension-2-Door.html for about 400.  i guess i would have to add the stearing
stablizer and JK quick disconnects.  just wish i was more skilled at installation.  lol..   trying to see if i can get the cost down some more.. 

[BigJerm]

Still need to address the front track bar and a new tie rod for 35's. Personally, I would go with 2.5" lift, trim the rear pinch seam and with your cut flares you will have plenty of room for 35's. Keep it low, dont let them tall guys get you. I have 2" of lift and 35's and I go almost anywhere I want. The underside of your jeep is flat, mine is not and I have a 103" wheelbase and you have a 95" wheelbase so your Jeep would be even better.

[kent10sne1]

this looks promising, a bit Pricey but..  http://www.amazon.com/Rugged-Ridge-18415-50-ORV-2-5/dp/B003E7RCM0/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1352733029&sr=8-32&keywords=Jeep+JK+2012+lift

[BigJerm]

I will say this... the one place you dont want to cheap out on your Jeep that is also your DD is your suspension. A rough riding Jeep is fine when it never rides but being a DD sucks. Heck you could spend $400 on just decent shocks! Anyone who says "its a jeep thing" is retarded and has never been in a jeep that was properly set up. Mike L's Rubicon felt like you were riding in a Cadillac with his 4"+ of lift and 37's

[cru9]

I do agree if it is set up right it will ride and handle better than stock.

[Danny Kinder]

The absolute best riding kit (on road) is the AEV 2.5 suspension w/Bilstien 5100 shocks:

http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/shop-by-category/suspension/jk-dualsport-xt-suspension-2-5.html

http://www.aev-conversions.com/shop/shop-by-category/suspension/jk-geometry-correction-brackets-frt.html


If you do the Rough Country lift just make sure you replace the shock with a set of 2.0 Fox Shox! This is one of my favorite kits because you get the most for your money + a lifetime warranty!

2.5 kit with no shocks:
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_2-coils.html

Shox:
http://www.foxracingshox.com/product.php?m=offroad&t=shocks&p=3383&ref=filter

discos:
http://www.roughcountry.com/swaybar-disconnects_1029.php

Control arms:
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_jk_xflex-control-arms.html

Front track bar:
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_xtras_1168.html

Stabilizer:
http://www.roughcountry.com/steering-stabilizer_87306.php

[DOUG]

After building one a piece at a time and redoing almost everything and probably spending 3x the $, I am a big believer of doing it right the first time.

JK's don't require as much lift to run 35's or 37's by trimming or replacing your fenders, and you have trimmed, so you can easily run 2.5" and run 37's like me or 35's.  Your belly won't drag near as much with the shorter wheelbase of the 2 door.

I recommend Rock Krawler.  A ton of guys on here have them and installed them and you watched them Friday and Saturday.

The arms are SOLID and not hollow, and have a lifetime guarantee on all hard parts.

One of these for starters, and they are both upgradable.

JK 2.5 FLEX SYSTEM
http://rockkrawler.com/pages/catalog/index.php?r_itemID=107

JK 2.5 MAX TRAVEL SYSTEM
http://rockkrawler.com/pages/catalog/index.php?r_itemID=339

Ideally build up to this but in 2.5":.
JK 3.5 X FACTOR SYSTEM
http://rockkrawler.com/pages/catalog/index.php?r_itemID=108

Bilsteins are too firm for me. 

[Krawler00]

RK is the way to go. There stuff is top notch. Keep it low and trim. Nothing over 4".

[cru9]

I run the Fox 2.0 shocks and love them.

[PopTop]

Keep it low, dont let them tall guys get you.

Come on Kent, your wife would love it if you did something like this. </LMAO/>

[cru9]

Lol

[PopTop]

Kent, I still have the 3.5" RE lift w/ shocks that came off my 4-door. The kit was purchased from Fortec and installed by Ed Voyles (they sell a lot of those Fortec kits). Everything is in a box in my basement if you're interested. Check out this link http://www.gatrailriders.com/GTRForums/index.php?topic=9549.0  The wheels and tires are sold, but the lift is still available.