Looking for advice on a 2 inch lift for my LJ

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I have a 2005 LJ and am looking for advice for a two inch lift because I am going to 33 inch tires . Not looking to do a body lift , more a suspension lift , I am more of a weekend in the over-landing kinda guy but do drive it on the highway and pull camper long distances . Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks so much !
PS: changing to 5:13 gears and got a quote today with me supplying gears and the supplying the rest (seals) of $1600.00 . Does that seem high to you’all ? Thanks, KEG
 
That gear quote is a standard price, so yes.

As for a lift, I suggest OME 2" springs with Rancho RS5000X shocks. This will yield a great result that will go good with 32" tires.

For 33s you'd be smart to add the 1.25" body lift, which will be the appropriate amount of lift for a 33" tire.

A body lift isn't a bad thing, it's a good thing, as long as you stay 1.25" and below.
 
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Chris said:
That gear quote is a standard price, so yes.

As for a lift, I suggest OME 2" springs with Rancho RS5000X shocks. This will yield a great result that will go good with 32" tires.

For 33s you'd be smart to add the 1.25" body lift, which will be the appropriate amount of lift for a 33" tire.

A body lift isn't a bad thing, it's a good thing, as long as you stay 1.25" and below.
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So the gear quote is fair ?
Thanks for the advice on the lift , I appreciate it ! I was not sure about body lifts 😊
 
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So the gear quote is fair ?
Thanks for the advice on the lift , I appreciate it ! I was not sure about body lifts 😊
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Yep, the gear quote is a fair price.

Yep, it's when you get over 1.25" of body lift that it's bad. A 1.25" body lift is actually preferred since it gives you more room for up-travel (before the tires hit the fenders), and it sets you up for mods in the future such as a tummy tuck.

Not to mention they are cheap, which is another good thing (y)
 
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Yep, the gear quote is a fair price.

Yep, it's when you get over 1.25" of body lift that it's bad. A 1.25" body lift is actually preferred since it gives you more room for up-travel (before the tires hit the fenders), and it sets you up for mods in the future such as a tummy tuck.

Not to mention they are cheap, which is another good thing (y)
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I like all that was said , thank you ! cheap is good ! Especially with the money I will spending on the gears 😊. Any advice on a brand Of body lift ? Thanks again ! Keg
 
Chris said:
That gear quote is a standard price, so yes.

As for a lift, I suggest OME 2" springs with Rancho RS5000X shocks. This will yield a great result that will go good with 32" tires.

For 33s you'd be smart to add the 1.25" body lift, which will be the appropriate amount of lift for a 33" tire.

A body lift isn't a bad thing, it's a good thing, as long as you stay 1.25" and below.
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@Keg Im installing this lift right now. Will ad BL later.

Let me know if you have amy questions if you go down this route.
 
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Sancho said:
@Keg Im installing this lift right now. Will ad BL later.

Let me know if you have amy questions if you go down this route.
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Thank you ! I do have a question , what is BL ? Yes I probably will go this route . Any other mods needed for this lift ? Track bar ? Suspension ? Thanks, KEG
 
If you're supplying the gears, that quote is high. Average cost to re-gear around my parts is $800-$900 per diff, with them supplying the gears. And I'm in California, where everything costs more. 32's would be a better choice for what you have intended for the Jeep, IMO.
 
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bobthetj03 said:
If you're supplying the gears, that quote is high. Average cost to re-gear around my parts is $800-$900 per diff, with them supplying the gears. And I'm in California, where everything costs more. 32's would be a better choice for what you have intended for the Jeep, IMO.
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Thanks man ! I felt it was high as well , but was not sure ? I think I am on the fence on tires I may end up going 32 in the end so undecided . I appreciate the advice . Thanks , Kurt
 
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It can be a tough choice for sure. I started on 31's, then went to 32's, and finally now on 33's. Kind of wish I stayed at 32's. Although, there is something to be said for 33's and more tire choices. For overlanding, a narrower tire would be better for less rolling mass and better contact patch when aired down. Also better in snow and rain. So, a 33x1050x15 would be a nice choice. 32's only come in a 11.50 width, so they would be a bit wider. Also keep in mind, a stock TJ's shock up travel is at least 4" up. You'll want to try to maintain that or better for smoother suspension travel over road events, keeping the shock's travel bias around 50/50%. Hope that makes sense. If you go with 33's, you'll need to add bump stop extensions to keep the tires from hitting the fender wells with that low of a lift, so up travel will be lost as a result. It's a slippery slope.
 
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Thanks man ! I felt it was high as well , but was not sure ? I think I am on the fence on tires I may end up going 32 in the end so undecided . I appreciate the advice . Thanks , Kurt
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just to give you another data point, there was a shop in Colorado advertising regears last fall for around $1300 for both axles, including the gears. I didn't use that shop, but that's close what I paid for mine last summer, considering I got the gear and install kits for $450 and paid $750 for the work (in my case, I removed and stripped down the axles, and dropped them off at the shop as empty housings).
 
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It can be a tough choice for sure. I started on 31's, then went to 32's, and finally now on 33's. Kind of wish I stayed at 32's. Although, there is something to be said for 33's and more tire choices. For overlanding, a narrower tire would be better for less rolling mass and better contact patch when aired down. Also better in snow and rain. So, a 33x1050x15 would be a nice choice. 32's only come in a 11.50 width, so they would be a bit wider. Also keep in mind, a stock TJ's shock up travel is at least 4" up. You'll want to try to maintain that or better for smoother suspension travel over road events, keeping the shock's travel bias around 50/50%. Hope that makes sense. If you go with 33's, you'll need to add bump stop extensions to keep the tires from hitting the fender wells with that low of a lift, so up travel will be lost as a result. It's a slippery slope.
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Thanks for the advice ,I appreciate it ! 😊 maybe 32 would be better and with less modifications? I have flairs on my LJ from a rubicon so the flairs stick out more to cover my tires . I now run 31’s but I am not sure what you mean about the travel and maintaining it ?
 
x2 on the OME springs. For the LJ I'd recommend the ZJ/LJ combo. They are advertised at about 2.5" for an LJ, when I put that set on they came slightly under that. Dirk at DPG Offroad https://dpgoffroad.com/ knows his stuff and will be glad to talk things through with you...
 
freedom_in_4low said:
just to give you another data point, there was a shop in Colorado advertising regears last fall for around $1300 for both axles, including the gears. I didn't use that shop, but that's close what I paid for mine last summer, considering I got the gear and install kits for $450 and paid $750 for the work (in my case, I removed and stripped down the axles, and dropped them off at the shop as empty housings).
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Thanks for that ! I am shopping around 😊
 
Sancho said:
Ill do a body lift later when i buy new tires.

Currently.. installing springs, shocks, and trackbars, etc...
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Can you tell me more about what all I would need to do besides just springs and shocks ? Track bar ? Bump stops ? Etc ? Thanks 🙏
 
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