Honest opinions is lifting my 09 JK worth it
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heehawhardy
Adventurering
I put 285/70R17 AT's on my 2010 2 door and am HAPPY with 0" of lift. I had debated about 35's and lift, but being REALISTIC when was I ever going to need all of that.
I did Bilstein 4600's to replace my stock shocks, but it did not change my COG
I did Bilstein 4600's to replace my stock shocks, but it did not change my COG
If you don't plan on doing serious rock crawling and just want to hit up fire roads you probably don't need a lift. However the factory springs and shocks are pretty soft on the sport model. I upgraded to some JKU Rubicon springs (18s & 59s) and shocks and got a little over 1" lift on my 2 door. it's the perfect height for my 33's and gives a pretty good ride. A lot more firm but it feels better. No more crazy brake dive.
jeep-N-montero
Expedition Leader
Here is a quick pic of my Jeep with the Rubicon take off springs and shocks, and 33x12.5x15 Duratracs. Perfect stance in my opinion.
I love the classic look of the white wheels!
Dont mod your jeep for the 10% use. Especially if you give up fuel economy, and ride comfort. Armor Im always a fan of, and has minimal effect on those characteristics.
a 2" tire height. only equates to 1" of lift.
When I was in my mid 20's, 5" lift, mud terrains, and having a rumbly exhaust was awesome.
Now in my mid 30's, a few too many mountain bike crashes, I don't want want to deal with that stuff anymore. Especially when offroading was only for offroading, I discovered that what I really like, is just to get away, explore new areas, setup camp.
Takeoff springs are a good idea. Its very mild, cost effective, and in the design spec of the mfg. Bigger tires will throw off your gearing, and will decrease fuel economy.
I see a guy here, has the mw4 wrangler. Spotless. Never even seen dirt. Mud terrain tires.
Spend the money on recovery gear- even a come along, will get you out of a jam... slowly. Real tire chains will get you further than any mud terrain will, with a bit of annoyance and dirt.
a 2" tire height. only equates to 1" of lift.
When I was in my mid 20's, 5" lift, mud terrains, and having a rumbly exhaust was awesome.
Now in my mid 30's, a few too many mountain bike crashes, I don't want want to deal with that stuff anymore. Especially when offroading was only for offroading, I discovered that what I really like, is just to get away, explore new areas, setup camp.
Takeoff springs are a good idea. Its very mild, cost effective, and in the design spec of the mfg. Bigger tires will throw off your gearing, and will decrease fuel economy.
I see a guy here, has the mw4 wrangler. Spotless. Never even seen dirt. Mud terrain tires.
Spend the money on recovery gear- even a come along, will get you out of a jam... slowly. Real tire chains will get you further than any mud terrain will, with a bit of annoyance and dirt.
willywaxer
New member
What size tires are you planning to run? The only reason for a lift is so you can clear larger tires. The reason for larger tires is more clearance on the trail. Don't believe those who get lifts so it looks better. A lower center of gravity is better on the road or mild trails. You can improve your on-road ride without a lift if that is an issue.
If you get the rubicon springs look at the part numbers, the last 2 numbers dictate the stiffness of the spring and therefore the height. stock I had 14's in the front and 56 in the rear (base model 2 door). They don't need to be springs from a Rubicon/Unlimited, but they seem to have the stiffest springs. The max numbers are 19 front and 60 rear. I believe the 2014's might have a different numbering system now.