Iv pretty much come down to x facter, but I can't decide on the size. I want to eventually run 37's but not for a while. I know I'll have to eventually change the front driveshaft on a 3.5 but I like the look it gives more than the 2.5. Just want hear y'all's input
I just got the X Factor 2.5 installed last week. But I am a 2 door 2014 JKR. 37x12.5x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers.
The beauty of the X Factor setup is the adjustable control arms. You can do the 2.5 and then if later you decide to go to 3.5, just need to swap out springs (add bumpstops if a bigger tire if needed, shocks if theyre too short) and adjust all the control arms. So say you wanted to start with 35s and maybe later move up to 37s. 3.5 is too much lift for 35s - it makes the tires look small.
PS In the pic, the burgundy Jeep behind me is a 4 door on 37s with a 2.5 lift and 1 inch body boost, so basically 3.5. Imagine those wheel wells with smaller tires for 35s.
I have the 3.5 XFactor. Running on 35 Duratracs I've not changed out the drive shaft, had no issues with it yet.. Absolutely love this lift.. I run with a number of guys on 37's and taller lifts and there is nothing they have hit that I cant also easily clear.. Great lift, pretty easy install. Did it with a buddy.. And I have absolutely no mechanical knowledge. He did a little welding in the rear end cause my kit was a 3 arm.
Mine is the 2.5 x, with 315/70/17 Duratracs. I want to go with flat fenders and personally feel that 2.5 + 35s + flat fenders look great. However 3.5 + 35s + flat fenders make the tires look too small, but 37s on the other hand... :bop:
3.5 RK on 35's in stock fenders. I can do 37's with a trim or flats. I just did 3600 miles to texas and back and it was a nice quiet ride with no jiggling or rattles. Flexes pretty good to.
Is it a 2 door or 4 door? I have a RK 2.5 in my 2 door and it is a very great setup. I got mine installed at RK's place nearby where I live and I told them I would be considering 37s one day as well. They said that the 2.5 is the best with 35s but when I decide to upgrade it's many of the same parts so it will be cheaper. Also, with stock fenders there isn't as much articulation and a much different look. After market fenders = higher looking stance. Here's mine with stock and after market fenders:
3.5" on 34" duratracs. Have wheeled a few times and it performed very well.
I'd say 3.5" for JKU and 2.5" for JK.
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