31" tires (lift vs no lift)

[OldBuzzard]

A suspension lift can be done with taller springs and/or spacers. You would have to remove those and replace them with OEM springs, or H&R 1" lift springs. Along with springs, you'll have longer shocks to match, so you'll need OEM length shocks or a little longer if you keep some lift. You may have aftermarket adjustable track bars, in which case you can adjust them for the new height. Or the PO may have kept the OEM track bars. You'll probably need shorter sway bar links (or adjust them if possible). You might have a track bar relocation bracket on the rear axle which should come off. You might have an SYE and DC driveshaft in the rear, and possibly adjustable control arms.

Sorry, but there is a lot to look at before deciding how to modify it. Pictures of the suspension could help people here see what you've got to work with.

 

[wborisenok]

A suspension lift can be done with taller springs and/or spacers. You would have to remove those and replace them with OEM springs, or H&R 1" lift springs. Along with springs, you'll have longer shocks to match, so you'll need OEM length shocks or a little longer if you keep some lift. You may have aftermarket adjustable track bars, in which case you can adjust them for the new height. Or the PO may have kept the OEM track bars. You'll probably need shorter sway bar links (or adjust them if possible). You might have a track bar relocation bracket on the rear axle which should come off. You might have an SYE and DC driveshaft in the rear, and possibly adjustable control arms.

Sorry, but there is a lot to look at before deciding how to modify it. Pictures of the suspension could help people here see what you've got to work with.

Dang. I‘m just going to drive it down to the Jeep shop and have my guy take a look. Probably the best way to proceed. Thanks!

 

[Chris]

Thank you! Another question — with a 3” suspension lift on there right now, what’s the best way to achieve the look I want? I’m not entirely clear on suspension lift vs. body lift.

If it were me I'd simply add a 1.25" Savvy body lift and be done with it. That will fit 31s without issue and you won't have to mess with shocks, springs, etc. You'll spend $150 or so to do it and a body lift can be installed in less than an hour pretty easily. Not to mention it opens you up for things in the future such as a tummy tuck.

 

[wborisenok]

If it were me I'd simply add a 1.25" Savvy body lift and be done with it. That will fit 31s without issue and you won't have to mess with shocks, springs, etc. You'll spend $150 or so to do it and a body lift can be installed in less than an hour pretty easily. Not to mention it opens you up for things in the future such as a tummy tuck.

Hmm. I’d still have to remove the 3” suspension lift, way too high for my tastes 🤣

 

[Chris]

Hmm. I’d still have to remove the 3” suspension lift, way too high for my tastes 🤣

Yes, that would look silly with 31s 😉

 

[06TJ35's]

My father recently bought a bone stock TJ. We will be doing JKS 2” lift kit with the fox shocks. I can get the kit for a good price. Comes with everything we will be needing. Thinking about savvy 1.25” savvy body lift but I don’t know how 3.25” will look with 31’s.

 

[DaveC]

My father recently bought a bone stock TJ. We will be doing JKS 2” lift kit with the fox shocks. I can get the kit for a good price. Comes with everything we will be needing. Thinking about savvy 1.25” savvy body lift but I don’t know how 3.25” will look with 31’s.

2.5" OME lift (closer to 2.75) + 1" body lift and 31s to give you an idea.

 

[RINC]

2.5" OME lift (closer to 2.75) + 1" body lift and 31s to give you an idea.

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I like your rims.

 

[06TJ35's]

2.5" OME lift (closer to 2.75) + 1" body lift and 31s to give you an idea.

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Thanks. Looks great!