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Going over 2.5" lift for a DD..?

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#1 ·
Hi everyone,

Theres are one or two old threads on this, but with nothing really answering the question...

On my first TJ i was running the OME 2.5" lift. Im getting my second TJ next week and would like to go higher, without a body lift if possible.

However, some people have said to stay below 2.5" for a Daily Driver, as if you go above it will drive bad. For every inch you go up, it affects the castor by an inch.

Some people say a 4" lift drives great for a Daily Driver.

Im running 33's and yes, its all for the looks. I like the 4" lift, and most kits 3" and above come with everything except brake/fuel extensions etc.

What are your guys opinions?

I could go with the OME 2.5" lift again with the JKS 1.25" BL, but id like to avoid the BL if possible.

Any advice for my new daily drive would be great.

Thanks for your time everyone.

FarmerTom.
 
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#2 · (Edited)
It's all about what you are willing to spend. Height alone does not necessarily equal bad ride or bad handling. Mine has a 4" lift and handles better than stock, and has caster numbers within original specs.

If you lift 4" with an inexpensive lift kit, with no decent adjustable control arms, and no sye, etc., you will wind up with what you pay for, but if you use quality hardware, and do it right, it will drive like it's supposed to.

Feel free to check out the garage link under my profile.
 
#3 ·
I run a Metal Cloak short arm 3.5" kit with OME Nitro Chargers and it rides great. I have buddy who runs OME 2.5" springs, Nitro Chargers and a body lift and that rides nice also. If you are going just for looks and ride go with an OME kit. Check those hybrid kits on DPG Off-road.
 
#5 ·
I've got a (new style) Rock Krawler 3.5" (measures at 4") X -Factor with 33" KO2's and a SYE and CV Drive shaft. Rides way better than it did when I bought it... Had a POS Pro Comp 2" spring and shock lift with 31" duratracs. I DD mine about 3 times a week at 65 miles round trip. Fuel economy sucks (15ish) but it's fun driving my jeep to work. Yesterday I stopped and played on some rocks on the side of the road... Can't do that in a civic and I won't do that in my 70k truck.

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#7 ·
No to all the above. Why no BL? It leaves room for a TT and other mods. I'm on Jeep #14 now and have used 4" inexpensive lifts and also spent thousands on my current one. No difference in ride quality. Shocks are what makes or breaks the quality of the ride. I prefer the Zone 4.25" combo lift for a good starting point and easy to add on if you choose to.
 
#10 ·
4" DD here. Does just fine with 33s and the proper gearing. Ride isnt bad with superlift coils and bilstien 5100 shocks. ALso run my tires at 28 psi.

As already mentioned, get quality parts and it will ride fine. Opt for bottom of the barrel kits and you get what you pay for.
 
#11 ·
Ok, I need to change my opinion on this one. As the winds have begun to pick up on my commute I am going to be buying a designated commuter car. Running the 14 freeway thru the antelope valley with the wind from hell blowing, drivers (unlicensed) on meth and big rigs it's a lil dicey. I can keep up with traffic but the gusts blow me all over the dang place. I can take a canyon road to and from but that wrecks hell on my tires and is even harder on the fuel.
So,
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A ton of thumbs up!!!
Freeway flying? I'm gonna buy a Ford Focus!
 
#13 · (Edited)
Your boat seems like my boat....



I think we have a similar goal here. I purchased my first TJ early this year. It had a RC 2.5 lift on it and I knew this would be my daily driver at some point but I wanted a 4". I talked to lots of people the guy at OME, the guys at Metal Cloak, called and talked to the guys at Zone Offroad and a few different trips to 4WheelParts in Austin Tx and one in SoCAL. I read and read and talked to one of the guys I know who is a suspension engineer here at Crysler. This what I came up with. I went with the 4" Zone with the fixed lower control arms, and a set of Procomp adjustable upper control arms with Rubber bushings. The reason is the DD thing. I don't want to take apart my JohnyJoints every year to rebuild them, I live in Southern Michigan also so snow, ice, and SALT are a huge concern for us. I also added adjustable track bars front and rear to keep me straight. This set up has worked well for me it rides a bit better than the 2.5 RC did and I got the height I wanted. The rubber bushings are a bit more forgiving for everyday than the Joints would have been so I'm pretty happy with it so far.
 
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