Lift Kit Advice

[Alex Raymes]

If you are dead set on 35s, what is your budget for just the suspension components?

I dont want to spend more than $2,000 on suspension unless i build my own kit(which ive put some thought in to).

 

[Serbonze]

That's going to rule out Currie or Metalcloak.

 

[Alex Raymes]

I would suggest you save your cash and get a quality lift. I believe you'll be a lot happier!


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Im not 100% on who's the more trustworthy, best choice for your money brands yet, so im just trying to get advice from people with experience. I know what ive got to have in order to lift the Jeep(SYE, driveshaft, axles, gears, etc). I dont have alot of money to spend at one time. So im trying to get an idea of who i should buy from knowing that its going to be worth it in the end.

 

[Serbonze]

Unfortunately the $2,000 budget is going to rule out the top two and what many consider the most trustworthy companies. With that budget you can get the Metalcloak, but no shocks. If you can save a few extra hundred dollars, you can get the Currie but still need to add shocks. You will still need to add a MM and BL to either kit.

I don't want to beat you up on this, I really just want to understand and help. Why are you dead set on 35s?

 

[Ron505]

I put my lift (Zone combo 4.25") and wheels and tires (33x12.50) on for about $2300. No SYE needed with the Zone combo. But you will needs brakes, steering, gears, etc... for 35's. You could fit 35's on a Zone combo, and if it rubs a little, you could trim your fenders a little.

 

[Chris]

Take it from me (I learned from experience), save up the money and do it right the first time.

I so, so, sooooo wish I had done that the first time, I really do. It's hard to do when money is burning a hole in your pocket (and you really want a lift!), but it's worth saving so you can get a cream of the crop lift kit. I friggin' LOVE my Currie lift.

 

[Ahoragi]

And tax time ain't too far away.......$2k and tax return will give you a solid built TJ.

 

[Serbonze]

I put my lift (Zone combo 4.25") and wheels and tires (33x12.50) on for about $2300. No SYE needed with the Zone combo. But you will needs brakes, steering, gears, etc... for 35's. You could fit 35's on a Zone combo, and if it rubs a little, you could trim your fenders a little.

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I absolutely love that color.

 

[Ahoragi]

I absolutely over that color.

Me too. I over it alot.

:clapclap:

 

[Chris]

I absolutely over that color.

Every time I see it, I always tell him how much I over it.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I over my Jeep, family, scotch, mojitos, The Sopranos, Sinatra, and the Moonlight Sonata.

 

[Alex Raymes]

Unfortunately the $2,000 budget is going to rule out the top two and what many consider the most trustworthy companies. With that budget you can get the Metalcloak, but no shocks. If you can save a few extra hundred dollars, you can get the Currie but still need to add shocks. You will still need to add a MM and BL to either kit.

I don't want to beat you up on this, I really just want to understand and help. Why are you dead set on 35s?

I just like the size of a 35. I dont quite want something as large as a 37 and 33s are a little too small. But i will definitely look in to that.

 

[Serbonze]

Me too. I over it alot.

:clapclap:

Every time I see it, I always tell him how much I over it.

I over my Jeep, family, scotch, mojitos, The Sopranos, Sinatra, and the Moonlight Sonata.

I'm over all of you assholes. ,,|,, O.O ,,|,,

 

[Alex Raymes]

Any suggestions for Control Arms? Brands specifically

 

[Chris]

Any suggestions for Control Arms? Brands specifically

If you purchase a good lift kit, it will come with good control arms.

My favorite control arms are the Currie or Savvy control arms. Both are top notch quality and use the very reputable, and practically indestructible 'Johnny Joint'.

They're easy to rebuild, 100% adjustable, and well worth the money.

A major piece of advice: If you get control arms, make 100% certain to get double adjustable uppers. It really makes all the difference in the world being able to dial in your angles while the vehicle is on the ground, without unbolting anything.

 

[glwood]

I just like the size of a 35. I dont quite want something as large as a 37 and 33s are a little too small. But i will definitely look in to that.

You must be young...I can barely handle my 32" spare tire anymore. I can't imagine fighting a 35 down off the spare tire carrier, or back up onto it...my wife would find me passed out on my back in the driveway underneath a wheel & tire...

 

[Jerry Bransford]

You must be young...I can barely handle my 32" spare tire anymore. I can't imagine fighting a 35 down off the spare tire carrier, or back up onto it...my wife would find me passed out on my back in the driveway underneath a wheel & tire...

Hah yeah definitely. I'm at the age where my 35's leave me huffing & puffing when I have to replace them after working on the Jeep. LIfting them up the 2-3" to the wheels with the toes of my boots so I could install the lug nuts used to be an easy task, no more lol.

 

[Alex Raymes]

You must be young...I can barely handle my 32" spare tire anymore. I can't imagine fighting a 35 down off the spare tire carrier, or back up onto it...my wife would find me passed out on my back in the driveway underneath a wheel & tire...

Lol I'm 21 and an Active Duty Marine. We change the main landing gear wheels on the C-130's that weigh roughly 500lbs when inflated, on a day-to-day basis. 35s almost feel like feathers.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

Lol I'm 21 and an Active Duty Marine. We change the main landing gear wheels on the C-130's that weigh roughly 500lbs when inflated, on a day-to-day basis. 35s almost feel like feathers.

Ha but you're a Marine and 21! I don't think that combination would ever realize anything was heavy or difficult!

And as an old veteran, thanks for what you do for us and our country Alex! I have more than a few hours in those C-130's too.

 

[Alex Raymes]

Ha but you're a Marine and 21! I don't think that combination would ever realize anything was heavy or difficult!

And as an old veteran, thanks for what you do for us and our country Alex! I have more than a few hours in those C-130's too.

Thank you, and thank you for your service as well!