More recent lift thread?

[bucketspeed]

If you haven’t installed the brown dog mounts you should check to see if you can exchange them for the 1” raised.

Will do! Thank you!

 

[bucketspeed]

Everything still applies from 4 years ago. It all comes down to what you want to spend and how you intend to use it.

If you're seldom going to go on the trails and only plan to do exploring (not any serious rock crawling), I would suggest OME 2.5" springs, Rancho RS5000X shocks, and a 1.25" Savvy body lift. That will put you right where you need to run 33s, will drive great both on-road and off-road, and won't break the bank.

A Savvy 4" lift would be even better, but it will also cost a lot more, and it probably isn't absolutely necessary unless you plan to do some more serious off-roading and only want to spend the money once.

Ok, I've been pouring over all the numbers and considering the pros and cons. This is where I'm at. Let me know if I'm on track.

OME 2.5" coil lift plus 1.25" body lift
Pros: Don't need SYE/DS, adjustable CAs, track bars
Save $$
Cons: Limited upgrade path, not as capable for more aggressive wheeling

Currie or comparable 4" Coil lift - full kit
Pros: Comprehensive setup for 4" lift, rides well on road, very capable for more aggressive wheeling, includes adjustable CAs necessary for various upgrade paths.
Cons: Need SYE/DS, possibly rear shock axle mount relocation, $$$$

Sound about right? In the worlds of bicycles and motorcycles I am fully versed in the virtues of spending more than I want to get the Quality I didn't know I needed. I feel like this is the same situation.

 

[Chris]

Ok, I've been pouring over all the numbers and considering the pros and cons. This is where I'm at. Let me know if I'm on track.

OME 2.5" coil lift plus 1.25" body lift
Pros: Don't need SYE/DS, adjustable CAs, track bars
Save $$
Cons: Limited upgrade path, not as capable for more aggressive wheeling

Currie or comparable 4" Coil lift - full kit
Pros: Comprehensive setup for 4" lift, rides well on road, very capable for more aggressive wheeling, includes adjustable CAs necessary for various upgrade paths

Yep, that is absolutely correct.

 

[bucketspeed]

Yep, that is absolutely correct.

Since you've done both if I'm remembering correctly, aside from the trail capabilities, was the road ride quality very different between the two? If so, how so?

 

[Chris]

Since you've done both if I'm remembering correctly, aside from the trail capabilities, was the road ride quality very different between the two? If so, how so?

Ride quality is going to depend entirely on shocks, tire load rating, and the amount of PSI you run in the tires.

The lifts themselves won’t have any bearing on that, unless of course you buy a lift that includes certain shocks.

 

[FJQue]

Those Ranchos for the ride great win!

 

[jjvw]

One thing that adjustable arms can do that lifted stock arms can't is allow you to adjust the caster and pinon angles. This will help the steering and take out any small driveshaft vibes, which will only improve the ride and handling.

 

[bucketspeed]

Copy that! Love this site!