Hey guys, i need your help. I want to put 35s tires on my tj and i need a heavy duty suspension 4 or 4,5 inch. what brand do you recommend?
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I saw many taking about currie but it s over the budget. I need a brand less expensive. Pro comp is it a good brand?
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Pro Comp is bottom barrel. The Zone combo 4.25 lift is inexpensive and generally gets good reviews. It is a 3" suspension and 1.25" bodylift. Honestly, if you are on a tight budget, 35's probably aren't right for you. You'd be much better off with a 33 and the Zone combo. Add in a ZJ steering swap and you are pretty good. What engine, trans, rear end you running?
I love my rubicon express 5.5 long arm but it wasn't cheap and may be a bit more lift than what you are looking for.
If you have the inline 6 4.0 and it is manual, the 4.56 gearing you have is perfect for 33s.
What axles do you have? If you have the stock DANA 35 in the rear, I would not go to 35s yet.
Being on a budget with 35s as the end goal, I would build slowly and do it right. It will take patience but will be well worth it in the end. Start with the stuff you can't see, but is needed. Super 35 kit, DANA 44, or 8.8 axle swap (if you don't have the 44 already).
Save up so you can do the SYE at the same time you put the lift on. Adjustable track bar as well.
Upgrade your steering and brakes.
If you aren't able to be patient, look up budget lifts and 33s (to match your gearing) until you can do the rest. If this is the case, I'd do my research on different lift combos because you will still need the SYE if you throw a budget (zone) 4" suspension lift on, along with some other stuff that adds up (adjustable trackbar, adjustable rear upper control arms), etc.
Here is mine on 33s. I have the 4.0 inline 6 with 5 speed. It looks the same as when I bought it used. The guy had a 4.25" zone suspension lift on it (I don't know which height he purchased, but I got 4.25" from measuring the coils). I have put a DANA 44 in the rear, regeared to 4.56 (was at 3.07), SYE w/ double cardan cv shaft, and adjustable upper control arms in the rear. I also replaced the shocks with Old Man Emu shocks, but that wasn't a necessity. The point is, my end goal is 35s (I will regear again at that point to 4.88), but it is taking time and money to get there. However, I am more than happy with my current setup for the time being and would not hesitate to keep it as is if I ever decide I don't want to spend the money to go to 35s. The 33s look and ride great and are very capable on the trail.
What axles do you have? If you have the stock DANA 35 in the rear, I would not go to 35s yet.
Being on a budget with 35s as the end goal, I would build slowly and do it right. It will take patience but will be well worth it in the end. Start with the stuff you can't see, but is needed. Super 35 kit, DANA 44, or 8.8 axle swap (if you don't have the 44 already).
Save up so you can do the SYE at the same time you put the lift on. Adjustable track bar as well.
Upgrade your steering and brakes.
If you aren't able to be patient, look up budget lifts and 33s (to match your gearing) until you can do the rest. If this is the case, I'd do my research on different lift combos because you will still need the SYE if you throw a budget (zone) 4" suspension lift on, along with some other stuff that adds up (adjustable trackbar, adjustable rear upper control arms), etc.
Here is mine on 33s. I have the 4.0 inline 6 with 5 speed. It looks the same as when I bought it used. The guy had a 4.25" zone suspension lift on it (I don't know which height he purchased, but I got 4.25" from measuring the coils). I have put a DANA 44 in the rear, regeared to 4.56 (was at 3.07), SYE w/ double cardan cv shaft, and adjustable upper control arms in the rear. I also replaced the shocks with Old Man Emu shocks, but that wasn't a necessity. The point is, my end goal is 35s (I will regear again at that point to 4.88), but it is taking time and money to get there. However, I am more than happy with my current setup for the time being and would not hesitate to keep it as is if I ever decide I don't want to spend the money to go to 35s. The 33s look and ride great and are very capable on the trail.
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Ahh i see. My tj has a rear dana 44 that s why i want to put 35s. So in conclusion i have all the mechanical stuff to put 35s but the question is what suspension is comfortable for daily use and work well on offroad trips and for a good budget [emoji51]
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How often are you off-roading? If you only go once a month or less, and you are set on doing a budget lift, I'd recommend zone. They are a decent lift with a great warranty.
You will likely still need the SYE or else you will have a lot of driveline vibrations that will cause issues down the road (I dropped $2,000 in repairs because the previous owner skipped this step).
You'll also need an adjustable trackbar to recenter your front axle with a 4" suspension lift.
You will likely still need the SYE or else you will have a lot of driveline vibrations that will cause issues down the road (I dropped $2,000 in repairs because the previous owner skipped this step).
You'll also need an adjustable trackbar to recenter your front axle with a 4" suspension lift.
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The right way to do it would be a brand like Currie or Metalcloak. If you can't afford one of those, the solution is simple... Save for one!
If you can't save your money (which I understand is hard for some people), then I would consider Rubicon Express to be a middle of the line lift. Not the best, but not the worst. The worst brands will be Rough Country, Skyjacker, Pro Comp, etc.
They key will also be finding a lift that uses a good quality shock such as a Rancho, Bilstein, etc. The shocks that come in Rough Country, Skyjacker, and other low end lifts are quite honestly the worst shocks you'll ever drive with, period.
If you can't save your money (which I understand is hard for some people), then I would consider Rubicon Express to be a middle of the line lift. Not the best, but not the worst. The worst brands will be Rough Country, Skyjacker, Pro Comp, etc.
They key will also be finding a lift that uses a good quality shock such as a Rancho, Bilstein, etc. The shocks that come in Rough Country, Skyjacker, and other low end lifts are quite honestly the worst shocks you'll ever drive with, period.
Ok guys i did it [emoji85] check out my new lifted tj [emoji51]
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