Hi I'm new member here just bought my 2001 wrangler looking to do a 3 inch lift I don't know what to buy, bought the jeep with spacers but don't like the way it rides
What do I need for a 3 inch lift?
- Thread starter HercTJ12
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Lots of options here,how do you plan to use the jeep? What size tires you plan/want to run? Any budget in mind, prices are all over the place. I have the Zone 4.25...3 inch suspensions and 1.25 body lift and run 33inch tires.
OP
I currently im on 2 inch spacers but don't like the ride, if I can spend 700 dollars or less ill be happy. Not planning on doing off road either, I have 32s on it right now ill be happy if I can stay on 32s
Westbrook
TJ Enthusiast
Ride quality mostly depends on shocks and tire pressure. If it's on stock suspension, the spacers shouldn't really effect the ride quality at all. Although I don't have them myself (yet), the Rancho RS5000X comes highly recommended on the forum.
F Troop
TJ Enthusiast
Do what I just did. Pro comp 2” springs, all new stock control arms and, Rancho 5000x shocks. All in $550.
OP
The ride right now its bouncy and don't like it and when I turn the steering wheel all the way to one side makes noises in the back aswell as in the front , I was looking at rough country, ebay kits but they all different dont know really what to buy
OP
Can you send me the link to the parts you bought and hows the ride? Any rubbing
https://wranglertjforum.com/threads/a-beginners-guide-to-lifting-your-jeep-wrangler-tj.733/This is a great thread on suspension lifts
derekmac
TJ Addict
If it's making noise when turning, then exchanging spacers for longer springs will not change that. For the bouncy ride, new proper length shocks will fix that.
What size tires are on it (I know you said 32's, but what's the actual size) and what is the tire pressure set at?
OP
3.25" lift on 33s. BDS 2" coils and a 1.25" BL. I run no more than 28 psi in 33s. Your best bet is get better shocks and a BL.
derekmac
TJ Addict
OK, for the tire pressure, somewhere around 26-28 psi (depending on vehicle load) is a good range.
F Troop
TJ Enthusiast
I ordered the control arms from Summit Racing. They were on sale for $170.00. I also had a coupon for $25 off my order so they ended up at $145 plus tax. The springs and shocks were ordered off Amazon. I also caught the springs on sale at $ 200 for both sets. The Rancho shocks and stabilizer were $238 I think. That also included the steering stabilizer in the set. Make sure you get the 0 to 2 inch lift shocks. I’m running 31’s and had to adjust my steering stops to eliminate the rub on the lower control arm. The ride is great with the Rancho shocks. My avatar is 2 years old that’s a 4 inch lift with 35’s.
OP