2018 Sahara Lift advice - real advice needed

[Watchtower02]

No, the whole point of the build was not to.

Do you ever run into rubbing?

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[Johnczar4]

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Thought 1 could put 33 KO2’s on stock JLU Sport S 17” rims without issue with no lift

 

[Jessjames357]

35's on a 2.5" Rough County Spacer Lift. Very capable off road and limited rub. I have been contemplating a full 3.5" suspension lift but have been able to go anywhere and do everything that everyone else does so will probably use the $2500 for other upgrades

 

[Jessjames357]

2018 Sahara 35's on a 2.5" Rough County Spacer Lift. Very capable off road and limited rub. I have been contemplating a full 3.5" suspension lift but have been able to go anywhere and do everything that everyone else does so will probably use the $2500 for other upgrades

 

[Granizle]

I went with the mopar 2” lift and 35’s. No rubbing at all. I have no complaints about acceleration, vibration or any road wandering. I quite happy with my decision to go with the suspension instead of spacer.

 

[JEEPIDON]

This isn't an ego comment or anything here, and I don't mean any offense or to be one of those uppity types. I am curious though, if you aren't doing any off roading then why even bother with the lift? You're going to take a fuel economy penalty, and the ride quality could potentially deteriorate (extra important here since you said it is your daily driver). I'm having a hard time seeing the benefit.

I always follow the advice of trying to fit the largest tires you can with the lowest lift required dependent on the type of driving you do. You'd be saving yourself a lot of money just sticking with the stock suspension if you are sticking to mild trails.

I gave my wife the 2018 rubicon wheels and tires and we’ve never had any issues.

 

[oceanblue2019]

Hey guys.
I have a 2018 JLU Sahara. I have Rubi take off wheels and tires (~33" BF KO2).

Note - I plan on doing VERY LITTLE offroading -and even then light trails. This is my daily driver and I am NOT an offroader.

I'd like to get a 2.5 inch lift, but am getting conflicting advice from two dealers:
1. [Cheap option]: Can I keep my BFG KO2 tires and wheels, get a 2.5" spacer lift?
2.[A bit more option]: Can I keep my BFF K02 tires and wheels, get a 2.5" spacer lift and add wheel spacers for a wider stance?
3. [more expensive option]: Am I just fooling myself and should I just go with a new suspension lift and 35" in tires?

I have searched this forum up and down but am having troubles sorting it all out.
Thanks!

You should do #3 if you do it. But you should also question why. You say very little off roading and only light trails.

Regardless of what anyone tells you putting a lift and 35's on your Sahara will change how it drives significantly, and not necessarily for the better for a daily driver.

 

[Watchtower02]

I went with the mopar 2” lift and 35’s. No rubbing at all. I have no complaints about acceleration, vibration or any road wandering. I quite happy with my decision to go with the suspension instead of spacer.

Are these 35x12.5”?
Do you have a picture showing the width of the tire?

 

[Granizle]

Are these 35x12.5”?
Do you have a picture showing the width of the tire?

Yes, 35 x 12.5 KO 2’s

 

[Watchtower02]

Yes, 35 x 12.5 KO 2’s

Very cool! Do you also have a picture of the tire on the back?

 

[Granizle]

Very cool! Do you also have a picture of the tire on the back?

Not really the best pic I have on my phone at the moment (At work right now), but this was after I had installed the tire bracket needed to fit the 35 on.

 

[Grateful1]

Honestly...you're gonna be happier with option 3. Just do it right the first time and it'll save you money and headache...

 

[Grateful1]

May I weigh in an optimal solution—

I combined all 3 options together in my build and got best of three worlds:

Most economically viable non-Rubicon 35s daily driver - offroader.

- 35.1x11.2 Pizza Cutters (285/75/18 Duratracs) on stock Sahara 18” wheels. (Saved around $1200 from aftermarket wheels) and no wheel spacers.
- 2” ~ 2.5” suspension lift (2” Synergy coils and Teraflex 2.1 Falcon shocks - Cost around $600 total)
- Plush springs and stiff shocks provide best dampening and allow greatest travel. Superb balance between on and off-road performance.
-Tire only weighs 60lb so I get around 21 mpg average. Still see 8th gear occasionally, mostly 7th. This will be the only tire/wheel setup that still allows you to see 8th with 3.45 gearing and keep your mileage as close as stock.

Overall the tires and lift only cost around 1700$ in total and I got one hell of a ride!

nice looking stance. I love my Sahara.

 

[1alembic]

Nice. I have been looking at doing the same thing on an incoming Sahara

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