Advice on lifting Jeep

[SandyUndercarriage]

I'm amazed at how many different opinions and approaches there are to this! I see soo many lifted Wranglers on the road. Ya'll must be a very mechanically inclined community

I'll jump in here, because I'm in a similar situation. Purchased my 1st jeep a few months ago (21 JLU Willys Sport) and asked a similar question about a lift on the forum. @blnewt was super helpful (didn't realize my Willys came with the Rubi shocks, didn't know about caster angle difference between Sport and Rubicon, etc... he linked some awesome threads). I haven't done anything besides reading/research yet, but I'll list a few thoughts in case any of it helps you...

FYI... A must for me is minimal negative impact to on-road handling (daily driver, car-seats for kids). Also, my tires will probably end up being 295/70/17 or 285/75/17 (33"-34") with the stock Willys wheels. Lastly, I'm not that mechanically inclined (e.g, I had to buy some tools just to install a Dead Pedal... definitely don't have jacks/stands/impact wrench, etc...), so I have to figure shop/labor costs into the equation.

Most important thing I've learned is that practically all advertised lift heights for kits that include springs are based off a stock/loaded Rubicon.

So...

~ 1-1.5" from Sport (~ Stock Rubi)

1. 1.5" spacer lift ($100-300 in parts, keep your shocks)
   1. Too many brands/options to choose from (I've been looking at the Teraflex)
   2. I'll probably pair with the 1/4" longer Mopar front LCAs if I go this route to try to maintain the caster angle on my Sport
   3. I'd have already done this if I was doing the work myself, but paying the shop labor cost makes me wonder if I'd regret this option
2. Rubicon takeoff springs ($100-200 on the forum, $400 from a site; keep your shocks)
   1. Understandably, most forum members don't want to ship, so YMMV depending on where you live, how far you want to drive, and how long you want to wait
   2. I'd probably pair with the 1/4" longer front LCAs
   3. I'd have already done this if I could snag the parts for cheap and was doing the work myself, but I feel like if I'm going to spend the money at the shop, I should be doing more

~ 2-2.5" from Sport (~ 1-1.5" from Stock Rubi)

1. I think this is where I want to be, and it seems to be a dead zone as far as lift kits are concerned. I'd also be getting new shocks here
   1. Synergy has some 1" springs/kit (seem to be out of stock everywhere)
   2. There is a rumor on the forum that Clayton will have some 1.5" springs/kit
2. I'm looking to pair with longer fixed or adjustable front LCAs (many options), but probably not adj track bar(s) for this height (though, maybe I'm wrong on this)
3. I'm honestly not sure what else I'd need in this range, if anything (bump stop extensions, sway bar disconnects, brake line relocation brackets, etc... are part of a number of kits).
4. Springs, shocks, LCAs, probably adds up to ~ $1500 in parts

~ 3-4" from Sport (~ 2-3" from Stock Rubi)

1. SO MANY options (Mopar 2", Dynatrac Enduro 2", Teraflex, AEV, Metalcloak, Rock Krawler, Clayton, OME, Synergy, etc...)
2. In addition to springs/shocks, I'm looking for adjustable control arms (front lower or upper at a minimum) and track bar(s) at this height, though it might mean purchasing separately depending on the kit. Some kits come with 8 control arms and front/rear track bars...
3. Cost here is probably $2000+ to get those things, but the sky is the limit

Anyway, I hope some of this helps, and best of luck. Remember, I'm a first time Jeep owner and all I've done is research and stalk the forums. There are probably plenty of members that will say something to the effect of "MetalCloak or Rock Krawler and you'll thank me later, brah", and there is probably some experience behind that... assuming you have the budget.

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[GATORB8]

I'll jump in here, because I'm in a similar situation. Purchased my 1st jeep a few months ago (21 JLU Willys Sport) and asked a similar question about a lift on the forum. @blnewt was super helpful (didn't realize my Willys came with the Rubi shocks, didn't know about caster angle difference between Sport and Rubicon, etc... he linked some awesome threads). I haven't done anything besides reading/research yet, but I'll list a few thoughts in case any of it helps you...

FYI... A must for me is minimal negative impact to on-road handling (daily driver, car-seats for kids). Also, my tires will probably end up being 295/70/17 or 285/75/17 (33"-34") with the stock Willys wheels. Lastly, I'm not that mechanically inclined (e.g, I had to buy some tools just to install a Dead Pedal... definitely don't have jacks/stands/impact wrench, etc...), so I have to figure shop/labor costs into the equation.

Most important thing I've learned is that practically all advertised lift heights for kits that include springs are based off a stock/loaded Rubicon.

So...

~ 1-1.5" from Sport (~ Stock Rubi)

1. 1.5" spacer lift ($100-300 in parts, keep your shocks)
   1. Too many brands/options to choose from (I've been looking at the Teraflex)
   2. I'll probably pair with the 1/4" longer Mopar front LCAs if I go this route to try to maintain the caster angle on my Sport
   3. I'd have already done this if I was doing the work myself, but paying the shop labor cost makes me wonder if I'd regret this option
2. Rubicon takeoff springs ($100-200 on the forum, $400 from a site; keep your shocks)
   1. Understandably, most forum members don't want to ship, so YMMV depending on where you live, how far you want to drive, and how long you want to wait
   2. I'd probably pair with the 1/4" longer front LCAs
   3. I'd have already done this if I could snag the parts for cheap and was doing the work myself, but I feel like if I'm going to spend the money at the shop, I should be doing more

~ 2-2.5" from Sport (~ 1-1.5" from Stock Rubi)

1. I think this is where I want to be, and it seems to be a dead zone as far as lift kits are concerned. I'd also be getting new shocks here
   1. Synergy has some 1" springs/kit (seem to be out of stock everywhere)
   2. There is a rumor on the forum that Clayton will have some 1.5" springs/kit
2. I'm looking to pair with longer fixed or adjustable front LCAs (many options), but probably not adj track bar(s) for this height (though, maybe I'm wrong on this)
3. I'm honestly not sure what else I'd need in this range, if anything (bump stop extensions, sway bar disconnects, brake line relocation brackets, etc... are part of a number of kits).
4. Springs, shocks, LCAs, probably adds up to ~ $1500 in parts

~ 3-4" from Sport (~ 2-3" from Stock Rubi)

1. SO MANY options (Mopar 2", Dynatrac Enduro 2", Teraflex, AEV, Metalcloak, Rock Krawler, Clayton, OME, Synergy, etc...)
2. In addition to springs/shocks, I'm looking for adjustable control arms (front lower or upper at a minimum) and track bar(s) at this height, though it might mean purchasing separately depending on the kit. Some kits come with 8 control arms and front/rear track bars...
3. Cost here is probably $2000+ to get those things, but the sky is the limit

Anyway, I hope some of this helps, and best of luck. Remember, I'm a first time Jeep owner and all I've done is research and stalk the forums. There are probably plenty of members that will say something to the effect of "MetalCloak or Rock Krawler and you'll thank me later, brah", and there is probably some experience behind that... assuming you have the budget.

Eibach has 1” springs. Or Rubi takeoffs plus spacers. Or just 2-2.5” spacers.

edit: or Rubicon 4xe springs

 

[blnewt]

Eibach has 1” springs. Or Rubi takeoffs plus spacers. Or just 2-2.5” spacers.

edit: or Rubicon 4xe springs

This^^^ or check this latest post, seems like these Diesel springs might fit the bill too!
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...on-on-2-door-sport.40700/page-17#post-1722911

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