So I've taken my stock 2016 manual JKUR about as far as I dare take it off road (and was quite surprised and impressed by what it could do, frankly) and now it's ready for a lift. And even though I have done quite a bit of research about all the ways to go about it, I was hoping to get some direct input.
Firstly, the lift. I figure a 2.5" lift is the way to go as I haven't really seen 2" lifts that are more than just budget boosts. The Mopar one is just too expensive for my budget. 2.5" is probably more than I need, but if I can't find a 2" that is performance oriented rather than just an aesthetic thing I'd be fine with 2.5". I'll be keeping stock bumpers and don't have a winch, so I believe most lifts will be a bit taller than described. Does it seem to be the case that 2.5" is the smallest lift that gives true returns on the trails? I am looking at the TF 2.5in lift w/o shocks and then getting their Falcon 2.1 shocks with which to pair it.
Secondly, tires. Looking at the usual KO2, Duratrac, and Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX. I would really like to not buy new wheels, so I'm pretty sure I want 285/75R17 all-terrain tires. Is that the closest to a true 34" tire I will find? I know KO2s run small, but it seems like stock wheels are not really meant for 315s. While I have the 4.10 gears, I don't think I want true 35s yet just for general road performance, gas mileage, etc. as at the end of the day, it is a daily driver.
The primary goal here is a performance bump over stock, so I'd like to find a tire that balances being large enough to fill the wheel well nicely without stuffing tires in that impede the articulation. Any thoughts on the above lift/tire combo would be much appreciated! I know this isn't exactly a unique setup, so any related photos are of course appreciated as well.
- Will
Firstly, the lift. I figure a 2.5" lift is the way to go as I haven't really seen 2" lifts that are more than just budget boosts. The Mopar one is just too expensive for my budget. 2.5" is probably more than I need, but if I can't find a 2" that is performance oriented rather than just an aesthetic thing I'd be fine with 2.5". I'll be keeping stock bumpers and don't have a winch, so I believe most lifts will be a bit taller than described. Does it seem to be the case that 2.5" is the smallest lift that gives true returns on the trails? I am looking at the TF 2.5in lift w/o shocks and then getting their Falcon 2.1 shocks with which to pair it.
Secondly, tires. Looking at the usual KO2, Duratrac, and Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX. I would really like to not buy new wheels, so I'm pretty sure I want 285/75R17 all-terrain tires. Is that the closest to a true 34" tire I will find? I know KO2s run small, but it seems like stock wheels are not really meant for 315s. While I have the 4.10 gears, I don't think I want true 35s yet just for general road performance, gas mileage, etc. as at the end of the day, it is a daily driver.
The primary goal here is a performance bump over stock, so I'd like to find a tire that balances being large enough to fill the wheel well nicely without stuffing tires in that impede the articulation. Any thoughts on the above lift/tire combo would be much appreciated! I know this isn't exactly a unique setup, so any related photos are of course appreciated as well.
- Will