The right lift?

android · 03-18-2011, 04:26 PM

Hey guys I have a Wrangle with new 31/10.5 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R.. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a lift and want some advise as to the right lift for my jeep and me..

I'm hearing Rough Country is the best brand?
I'm thinking of their 3.25" spring & shock combo?
Also looked at their 4" spring,shock,link,& control arm combo?
Is the 4" lift too high and will it reduce comfort or drivability?
Will the 31" tires look small if I use the 4" lift?
Is the 3.25" lift enough?

I wheel the jeep on occasion.. Now that I have bought the tires I want I'm going to wheel it more the lift will complete the deal.. We also use this vehicle to drive every day so I want to keep it as streetable as possible..

Trigger · 03-18-2011, 05:59 PM

Not sure who told you that Rough Country is the best brand because the consensus is that it has "rough" in the name for a reason.

Adding a lift will not help you wheel any better. You're still going to have the same clearance regardless of whether you raise the Jeep 3 inches or 10 inches. The primary use of a lift is to allow you to run bigger tires so you can get more clearance. Adding a lift is only going to raise or center of gravity.

Personally, I would run it with the stock suspension and see how it does. You'll be surprised how much better it goes with a more aggressive tire.

8UP · 03-18-2011, 06:55 PM

4" lift with 31" tires? Yep, it'll look goofy. Have fun with 31's and no lift, save up for the lift and tires at the same time.

android · 03-18-2011, 07:15 PM

Thanks for the info guys.. Im stil wanting to lift it up a couple inched to keep my tires from rubbing.. They rub pretty bad when I turn.. Can anyone recommend the right lift to remedy this?

Flxratd · 03-18-2011, 07:29 PM

everyone will have there own opinion on this subject. i have used almost all of rough countrys stuff and only had a couple of there 2.2 shocks leak which they warranteed quickly. i have a 6" long arm kit on my 05 lj and i think its very good and rides nice. they are not the most expensive but i think very good for the money and still in business.

yellowjacket · 03-18-2011, 07:30 PM

U could sawzall out the body ;) probably wont earn u style points, but would free up the money ud put into a lift, then u could add f&r lockers..... And chrome windsheild hinges(to earn back those style points)..
You dident mention the year or condition ofthe wrangler

android · 03-18-2011, 08:04 PM

It's a 2000 has a few dings on it but I still wash it.. Ha ha. That's how I draw the line on wether it's a nice car or not.. If I'd still wash it.. Paint is still shiny and never wrecked.. I want to put up a pic of it but I haven't been savvy enough to do so from my phone..

adamkn · 03-26-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by android

Thanks for the info guys.. Im stil wanting to lift it up a couple inched to keep my tires from rubbing.. They rub pretty bad when I turn.. Can anyone recommend the right lift to remedy this?

I think the problem is that your tires are rubbing on your control arms when you turn all the way to the right or left. You dont really need a lift-kit to fix this. There are a few different ways to take care of it, but the easiest thing to do is adjust your steering stops. Here's a write-up to explain how it's done, along with some pictures:

http://www.4x4xplor.com/steerstop.html

03-18-2011, 04:26 PM	#1
android Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milford Posts: 12	The right lift? Hey guys I have a Wrangle with new 31/10.5 Goodyear Wrangler MT/R.. I'm ready to pull the trigger on a lift and want some advise as to the right lift for my jeep and me.. I'm hearing Rough Country is the best brand? I'm thinking of their 3.25" spring & shock combo? Also looked at their 4" spring,shock,link,& control arm combo? Is the 4" lift too high and will it reduce comfort or drivability? Will the 31" tires look small if I use the 4" lift? Is the 3.25" lift enough? I wheel the jeep on occasion.. Now that I have bought the tires I want I'm going to wheel it more the lift will complete the deal.. We also use this vehicle to drive every day so I want to keep it as streetable as possible..

03-18-2011, 07:29 PM	#5
Flxratd Retired Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hamilton/Ross Posts: 645	everyone will have there own opinion on this subject. i have used almost all of rough countrys stuff and only had a couple of there 2.2 shocks leak which they warranteed quickly. i have a 6" long arm kit on my 05 lj and i think its very good and rides nice. they are not the most expensive but i think very good for the money and still in business. __________________ One of these days Zuk 2.0

03-18-2011, 07:30 PM	#6
yellowjacket barely breathing Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: alexandria, ky Posts: 889	U could sawzall out the body ;) probably wont earn u style points, but would free up the money ud put into a lift, then u could add f&r lockers..... And chrome windsheild hinges(to earn back those style points).. You dident mention the year or condition ofthe wrangler __________________ my next rig will be on the trail before zuk 2.0 will

03-18-2011, 05:59 PM	#2
Trigger Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Xenia, OH Posts: 281	Not sure who told you that Rough Country is the best brand because the consensus is that it has "rough" in the name for a reason. Adding a lift will not help you wheel any better. You're still going to have the same clearance regardless of whether you raise the Jeep 3 inches or 10 inches. The primary use of a lift is to allow you to run bigger tires so you can get more clearance. Adding a lift is only going to raise or center of gravity. Personally, I would run it with the stock suspension and see how it does. You'll be surprised how much better it goes with a more aggressive tire.

03-18-2011, 06:55 PM	#3
8UP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 1 Posts: 92	4" lift with 31" tires? Yep, it'll look goofy. Have fun with 31's and no lift, save up for the lift and tires at the same time.

03-18-2011, 07:15 PM	#4
android Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milford Posts: 12	Thanks for the info guys.. Im stil wanting to lift it up a couple inched to keep my tires from rubbing.. They rub pretty bad when I turn.. Can anyone recommend the right lift to remedy this?

03-18-2011, 08:04 PM	#7
android Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milford Posts: 12	It's a 2000 has a few dings on it but I still wash it.. Ha ha. That's how I draw the line on wether it's a nice car or not.. If I'd still wash it.. Paint is still shiny and never wrecked.. I want to put up a pic of it but I haven't been savvy enough to do so from my phone..