Decisions, decisions, so I'll take it to the forum. I have a 2004 LJ Non Rubicon with a 3.25" Rough Country lift, Savvy Front Upper and Lower control arms, Currie Steering, JKS tracbar and disconnects sitting on 35's. I'm also using MetalCloak Fenders to accommodate the tires. It's ridden rough since I lifted 4 years ago, but I figured it's a Jeep. But it has also been even harder handling after the Grizzly Locker was put in the rear over the weekend. I've planned on better shocks for the last year when I started using it more.
Dilemma, I wanted the Tummy Tuck before I went to 35's but never liked Body Lifts. I've read about the added benefits but never liked the look or ride in my past trucks. And then I came across an opportunity and picked up a good condition Teraflex Belly up Skid, Oil pan Skid, Transmission skid and Currie 1"MML. However, I'm at a cross roads. I'm really leaning towards changing my shocks out to Ranchos but don't know which model and then getting a 1" aluminum bar to lower the belly pan and avoid the BL and MML. I know I'll lose 1" ground clearance but will gain real armor in the process and will hopefully dodge any other issues with a true TT. I don't have an SYE or DC driveshaft so I'm concerned about that added expense.
$$$ Cost minimal for just the Aluminum I hope but then I don't know if the SYE/DC driveshaft would be something I'd have to buy with the TC going up. I think it may still go up 3/4" even with the 1" drop down I want to use.
Or go 2-2.5" Springs (probably OME) Rancho Shocks and probably buying a complete 1"BL and using the Currie MML . $$$ Cost probably a $1k. Any weight would be appreciated, especially from LJ owners. Thank you @Jerry Bransford
Dilemma, I wanted the Tummy Tuck before I went to 35's but never liked Body Lifts. I've read about the added benefits but never liked the look or ride in my past trucks. And then I came across an opportunity and picked up a good condition Teraflex Belly up Skid, Oil pan Skid, Transmission skid and Currie 1"MML. However, I'm at a cross roads. I'm really leaning towards changing my shocks out to Ranchos but don't know which model and then getting a 1" aluminum bar to lower the belly pan and avoid the BL and MML. I know I'll lose 1" ground clearance but will gain real armor in the process and will hopefully dodge any other issues with a true TT. I don't have an SYE or DC driveshaft so I'm concerned about that added expense.
$$$ Cost minimal for just the Aluminum I hope but then I don't know if the SYE/DC driveshaft would be something I'd have to buy with the TC going up. I think it may still go up 3/4" even with the 1" drop down I want to use.
Or go 2-2.5" Springs (probably OME) Rancho Shocks and probably buying a complete 1"BL and using the Currie MML . $$$ Cost probably a $1k. Any weight would be appreciated, especially from LJ owners. Thank you @Jerry Bransford