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#1 ·
Hello folks! I'm brand-spankin-new to this forum so if my question has been asked and answered a zillion times I apologize :) I have just purchased a week ago a 2015 wranger unlimited sport. I'm looking into a 4 in lift. This is my daily driver but will be doing some light offroading. I have a decent budget so I'm more concerned with quality and what's best for my Jeep. My plan is to run 17in wheels on 35s. Thanks all!
 
#6 ·
Ok so this is all very interesting, the place I took it to said I would have to go 4 inches in order for it to be a "true" lift. My friend who's a member on this forum told me to join and get advice on a good kit. It was a Superlift kit installed for $1500.
 
#11 ·
First off, Welcome!

For comparisons I have a 2014 Sahara Unlimited. I just put a 2.5" lift 315/70-17" tires. (34" mounted) I think it looks pretty darn good and rides well.

I spent less than $400 for the lift, installed.

Info on components is in my signature block. Loads of good information here, you have come to the right place.
 
#13 ·
If you're worried about daily driving comfort, I would recommend the Mopar 2". It's the only lift I've ever had but many others including myself say the Jeep drives better than it did stock (if Sport or Sahara, sometimes Rubicons). I went with flat fenders and I put 315s on it as well. My Jeeps a good deal taller than stock, I love driving it even more now and I didn't sacrifice anything in comfort. Just my .02. Also, 4" lift and only 35s will look a little silly IMO.


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#14 ·
I'll pile on a little... I also like a taller "look" (more fender gap) than most. In fact, most 2.5's with 35's have to compromise a little to ensure they don't rub. So now you get to that point of where does it start to cost me a bunch more $$, is it 3.5 or 4, etc?

I personally think that the premium 3.5's teeter on that spot. If you are working the suspension hard on the difficult trails, I think the 3.5's will not give you trouble and look good with 35's.

As for the Superlift 4" kit, I am usually pretty adamant that you stay with the premium brands and Superlift hasn't been one of them, BUT... They have recently released a highly upgraded kit at 4" that I would run. It is an 8 arm full kit with premium high misalignment joints and Bilstein shocks for about $1700.

Lift Kits, Leveling Kits | Superlift Suspension Systems

They have a less expensive kit, but it uses cam bolts and is not the set up you want. I suspect this is what you were quoted.

So, I recommend you look at 2.5 to 3.5 kits from Metalcloak, AEV, JKS and Teraflex.
 
#15 ·
I'll pile on a little... I also like a taller "look" (more fender gap) than most. In fact, most 2.5's with 35's have to compromise a little to ensure they don't rub. So now you get to that point of where does it start to cost me a bunch more $$, is it 3.5 or 4, etc?

I personally think that the premium 3.5's teeter on that spot. If you are working the suspension hard on the difficult trails, I think the 3.5's will not give you trouble and look good with 35's.

As for the Superlift 4" kit, I am usually pretty adamant that you stay with the premium brands and Superlift hasn't been one of them, BUT... They have recently released a highly upgraded kit at 4" that I would run. It is an 8 arm full kit with premium high misalignment joints and Bilstein shocks for about $1700.

Lift Kits, Leveling Kits | Superlift Suspension Systems

They have a less expensive kit, but it uses cam bolts and is not the set up you want. I suspect this is what you were quoted.

So, I recommend you look at 2.5 to 3.5 kits from Metalcloak, AEV, JKS and Teraflex.
+1 on what pressurized said! For any rig that is primarily DD I'd be looking at 2.5 inch lift for 2 door or 3.5 inch for 4 Door. I prefer the Metalcloak and AEV kits myself, but the newer Mopar 2" and 3" kits are really nice also.

4 inches of lift on a daily driver you are looking at $$$$$ in driveline, axle and suspension enhancements.
 
#16 ·
First one is 2.5'' lift with 33's I also ran 35's on that kit with no modding needed. The second one is a 3.5'' RK lift on 35's. If you have a 4-door I think the 3.5'' is the sweet spot, I can fit 37's if I want and I would never go bigger then that. But that's just my opinion.

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#17 ·
First one is 2.5'' lift with 33's I also ran 35's on that kit with no modding needed. The second one is a 3.5'' RK lift on 35's. If you have a 4-door I think the 3.5'' is the sweet spot, I can fit 37's if I want and I would never go bigger then that. But that's just my opinion.

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Forgot to mention RK! Couldn't agree more jwalters, 3.5 is the sweet spot for a 4 door!

People think I'm nuts for only running a 2.5" lift with 33's on a two door. What I've found is my break over angle is just as good if not better than 4 doors running a 3.5" with 35's. I might have a little less rubber on the rims and slightly less clearance for the pumpkin but I haven't found it to be a problem yet.
 
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