I have 32" duratracs on mine and just ordered a 2" lift to put on next week. While a lift isn't needed to fit 32 and even up to 33's on a JL there is still advantages of additional clearance and articulation room. Also to go up tire size later if you choose. And it just aesthetically looks better. I used photo shop to modify a profile photo of mine to better visualize
What lift are you going with?I have 32" duratracs on mine and just ordered a 2" lift to put on next week. While a lift isn't needed to fit 32 and even up to 33's on a JL there is still advantages of additional clearance and articulation room. Also to go up tire size later if you choose. And it just aesthetically looks better. I used photo shop to modify a profile photo of mine to better visualize
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I went with the Rubicon Express 2" lift with shock extension. See how I feel about the height and see what sort of hit my MPG takes. With my JL being my daily driver I want to maintain a good bit of it's road performance and fuel economy. Crawling isn't my thing, but we'll see how it does and if I like it enough I'll go and upgrade to a suspension lift instead of spacer. Last jeep I had was a JKUR with about 4 inch of lift and 35" tires. MPG was just too affected by that set up.
That's kind of where I'm at, I want a little more but not too much. DD 50 miles every day so the MPG is a factor also.
I got my lift installed. Not much difference in ride compared to stock but. It makes the stance look much better. Without a lift the jeep has a squatting appearance. Will see what sort of effect it has on the MPG and go from there in terms of eventually going to a larger tire and suspension lift.
There are other reasons for someone lifting their jeeps other than clearance for a specific sized tire. from a stance and aesthetic view point it just looks better to a lot of people. I find the stock JL on sports and Sarahas to have a squatting appearance with a saggy rear end do to the rake in the design.
Personally I think it looks goofy when someone lifts a vehicle and doesn't adjust tires accordingly. Reminds me of a body builder who neglects their legs.
You do realize the JL Rubicon is lifted 1-1/2 more than the sport from the factory- and has 32" tires right?
The stock BFG tires on the rubicon are 33's (285/70/R17) and it has the high top front fenders as well. According to some, it is unnecessary to have a lift for this size tires on a JL. Really just a matter of personal preference and tastes.
