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2023 Wrangler 2-Door Sport S 4X4- Your help appreciated, for Pacific NW Jeep Build

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I am helping my Fiancé build up this jeep for off road use.

This rig is her daily driver but she loves heading into the Olympic or Cascade Mountains for a Jeep ride.

I'd like this Jeep to be able to handle a reasonable amount of off road use, not looking for a rock crawler. I am a very seasoned dirt bike rider, take my truck and bikes off road riding throughout the USA for serious gnar. I had a Can Am Maverick Turbo for a couple years, and could not learn how to dial it back, wound up causing 2k per month in damage... This Jeep is not going to be used aggressively....

We just upgraded the wheels and tires to Rubicon 2024 with the Bridgestone KO2 tires.

Right off the bat, I can tell the suspension on this jeep is very firm and every pothole of a gravel road is felt.... So first and foremost I'm looking for a lift kit and suspension to create a smooth ride for off road. I'm hoping to buy a kit during black Friday discounting and then have a local mech put install.

So, what lift/suspension kit do you regulars in the know suggest?????

And any other "must do's" would be appreciated.
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Up on Bethel Ridge overlooking Rim Rock Lake, and the Divide Ridge. DR might be the gnarliest jeep trails on Earth. 4k foot climb, very steep, many trails down only...just look at it....
 
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Two things to think about. First, look at your tire pressure. Many shops overfill causing the harsh ride. I run 28-30 psi and that helps smooth the ride a lot. Second, be aware of the potential warranty implications on your vehicle by installing a lift. Keep us informed to your progress and decisions.
 
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Congrats on the 2-door.

Your side steps look like the stock plastic ones. If they are, and If you're headed off-road, I'd ditch the plastic and get some metal ones. I had the plastic ones on my previous jeep, and they're not built to handle ANY rubbing. The first time I rubbed on some dirt up a small hill, they cracked and I lost a bolt.

Also, I'd ditch the plastic antenna. There's smaller, heavier ones out there if you need the reception, and the stock one can get caught on branches and such. Plus it looks butt-ugly.

Happy hunting.
 
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Got out into the Olympics last weekend. The chassis dragged in the snow, not lifted. Air down to 20psi and ride was better but still pretty firm. My Tundra with 3 inch lift and upgraded suspension in comparison is very smooth. Have started making calls and emails regarding kits. Roughly what will I need to spend for a 2 inch lift and upgraded suspension shocks?
 
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