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#1 ·
i have a $4000 budget and a completely stock 2006 jeep wranglerX. what do you guys suggest i do within my budget? lift suggestions? wanting 33in tires and 16in rims. thinking BF Goodrich Mud Terrain T/A KM2 33X12.50.
 
#6 ·
BDS is great choice then. I would recommend Pro Comp(what I run) however their shocks suck. Threw those out for Bilsteins and love them. Everything else though in the Pro Comp lift is quality but you will need a T-case drop, but thats for most 4"+ lifts. OME makes a great product but they don't offer a 4" lift kit. Dont touch Rough Country, exactly what it says, they ride rough. Currie makes a great product too just pricey. A few other guys will hopefully chime in and hopefully filter some of these out. Keep note that for most of these lifts, you get what you pay for and a quality lift that rides smooth and performs well offroad will empty quite a bit of your wallet and budget

According to some of the guys on the forum, the Zone combo lift is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades. I would check it out
 
#11 ·
Maybe my math may be off a little bit but I figure with the lift, tires, and wheels your are now down to $1500 left over. Bang for your buck if you dont already have a D44 in the back is to put a Ford 8.8 in the rear. Re-gear if you have enough left over. That sure was easy to spend $4000! I bought my 98 for $5200 and spent $6000 in the first year and it already had a 3 inch suspension lift. HA!
 
#13 ·
Here's what I did to fit 33x10.50R15s with no rubbing:

Old Man Emu 2 inch lift.
1 inch body lift. (I recommend 1.25 inch body lift for more options)
1 inch extended bumpstops. (I rtv'ed one hockey puck to the lower spring perch on each side in the front)
Currie Anti-Rock Sway bar.
JKS adjustable front tracbar (OGS126)
Grand Cherokee tie rod conversion.

It rides and handles pretty nice. Lots of flex for a 2 inch suspension lift.
 
#14 ·
I did 2.5" springs, a new set of shocks and MCE flat fenders on my 97 to fit 33's. It drives great and I didn't need a SYE.

 
#19 ·
Id go with 15" wheels. Just because tires are cheaper.

Something else to think about is what will it take to go from 33s to 35s. Might as well make it easier for the suspension swap just in case. I just installed a Savvy/ Currie 4" suspension with a 1" body lift to run 35s. If you were to do there 4" suspension you would have no trouble on 33s. You also could do there 3" lift with a 1" body lift. That way you would be set up for a motor lift and tummy tuck down the road if you would like. The day comes you want 35s, swap to 4" springs and check your bump stops. . . . . but then comes all the other things that need to be addressed for 35s.
 
#36 ·
My list would be

Metalcloack Overline - $600
Metalcloack Rear - $400
Metalcloack Rocker - $400
Metacloack Flare Front 4" - $230
Metacloack Flare Rear 4" - $260
33" Tires (5) - $1000ish
Spidertrax spacers(cause I happen to like the stock Canyons) - $200
ZJ Tie Rod - $150ish

That puts you around $3300 before shipping. If you want a lift, go for it :D
 
#39 ·
I went with the Zone 4.25" lift, GY 33x12.5x15,Unique 15x8 black rims and a poison spyder BFH w/brawler bar front bumper. I have no rubbing issues at all bu I have since bought Rancho 9000XL shocks that ive yet to install. Will wait till I get the Metal Cloak overline fenders before I change shocks. With tires and lift I averaged over 7.25" of lift all around. A bit more up front. I absolutely love the look and ride of my Jeep now. Oh yeah I also installed a adj track bar. I spent less than your budget also.
 
#40 ·
I just put a zone 3in lift with a rubicon express adj. Track bar on kmc xd 16 x7 wheels on falken 285 / 75 / 16 tires no rub and good flex.
 
#44 ·
twarren86 what is the long term plan for your jeep? 35's 40's mild dirt roads extreme rock climbs?

do you mean 4000$ total over the life of the jeep or just for right now?



With all them questions i would say a top shelf lift kit (top top shelf) and then find some nice tires and wheels off craigslist with the left over cash. Then as you have more money slowly buy other things that you find that you need or like.
 
#47 ·
eventually i would like to run 35s but thats a little ways down the road and the $4000 is just what i can spend right now but i do need a new front bumper bc the old one is broke. and i have access to a 8.8 ford explore rear end so i plan on putting that on soon
 
#45 ·
Buy a lift kit that bolts to the factory locations on the axle. That way if you ever want 35's or bigger you could build an axle using brackets that keep stock tj locations and it all be easy to do. Like the 8.8 axle. You could buy a truss kit that has factory locations for a few hundred. have it welded up for a few more. Then get a Rubicon express Long Arm kit and mabye have some cash left over/save a bit more and get rims
 
#55 ·
Man basically all the after market fenders will give you a lot of room and you can spend as little or as much as you want. They all have their pros and cons.
Heres why I said Metal Cloak;the come with the inner fender well kit, they come with a battery tray designed for them and I love the look of them.
They may not be what you like. A lot of folks don't like he arched fender look and prefer Bushwacker or something else. Another popular one is Poison Spyders Defender series. Those are sharp as hell to me also. Just do your homework before you buy. Your all ready starting out irght, youre asking the forum members and they will tell you what they think for sure
 
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