Confused newbie help

[Roky]

This is not a troll question. I seriously want to understand the answer.

If someone isn't going to go off-road so suspension travel isn't a priority, why not just get a budget spacer lift? Won't that give the look he is going for and clearance for the tires? What's the downside?

Yes...... and .... none, unless he starts wheeling, which I’m betting he does.....

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[plex]

This is not a troll question. I seriously want to understand the answer.

If someone isn't going to go off-road so suspension travel isn't a priority, why not just get a budget spacer lift? Won't that give the look he is going for and clearance for the tires? What's the downside?

Downside is you will be shamed by the Forum mob, and your wallet will be a little bit heavier.

 

[ThirtyOne]

Yes...... and .... none, unless he starts wheeling, which I’m betting he does.....

I have a friend who went that route. He just pulled the spacer lift off when he was ready for a true lift.

 

[redsyphon]

Anything over 2.5 and you can *start* to notice the changes in your suspension geometry, in a bad way, if left uncorrected. A 1.5 spacer lift and 35s may work if you don't want to go offroad as you'll avoid rubbing issues on flat paved roads.

If you plan on any articulation, then I'd go with a full kit. Remember, the suspension systems effect your comfort, steering, driveline, etc., etc. Spending the money on quality is worth it. Looks great and drives like crap is a hell of a way to kill enjoying your daily driver.

At least look for a kit that has springs (given), shocks, replacement sway bar links, replacement control arms, bump stops and maybe even a replacement track bar depending on height.

I'd look at the Mopar 2in, Metacloak, Teraflex (though I've heard the falcon shocks are a bit stiff, or even old man emu lifts. Basically, all the big names. If you see a "complete kit" for half the average price of other complete kits; there's usually a reason for that.

If you plan on installing yourself, then look at reviews and install guides ahead of time. Some kits may require cutting or other modifications. While others, such as the Mopar kit, are bolt in replacements.

If you plan on having a shop install it, then still look at reviews and read the install instructions so you understand what's been done to your vehicle. It's good to know what bolts have been touched, etc.

 

[Dawgintn12]

Anything over 2.5 and you can *start* to notice the changes in your suspension geometry, in a bad way, if left uncorrected. A 1.5 spacer lift and 35s may work if you don't want to go offroad as you'll avoid rubbing issues on flat paved roads.

If you plan on any articulation, then I'd go with a full kit. Remember, the suspension systems effect your comfort, steering, driveline, etc., etc. Spending the money on quality is worth it. Looks great and drives like crap is a hell of a way to kill enjoying your daily driver.

At least look for a kit that has springs (given), shocks, replacement sway bar links, replacement control arms, bump stops and maybe even a replacement track bar depending on height.

I'd look at the Mopar 2in, Metacloak, Teraflex (though I've heard the falcon shocks are a bit stiff, or even old man emu lifts. Basically, all the big names. If you see a "complete kit" for half the average price of other complete kits; there's usually a reason for that.

If you plan on installing yourself, then look at reviews and install guides ahead of time. Some kits may require cutting or other modifications. While others, such as the Mopar kit, are bolt in replacements.

If you plan on having a shop install it, then still look at reviews and read the install instructions so you understand what's been done to your vehicle. It's good to know what bolts have been touched, etc.

Thanks for all the info. My head been swimming with all the info and opinions out there.

 

[McCoys]

To be honest I don’t know the answer. I’m a complete newbie to jeeps and anything lifted. I just don’t want to have problems down the road. Figure I need to do it right and complete From the get go. I

You want to be super super super safe? Get Mopar 2.5 inch lift. Anything wrong, it falls back on your dealer.

 

[dieseljlu]

If the funds are available, spring for the top-notch stuff. I will likely never see much off-road adventure besides some gravel and jumping a curve now and again but my JLURD drives phenomenal on the highway at 80+ MPH. I will be the first to admit I did not need a high-end suspension kit, but then again, I wanted this monster to handle smooth AF at speed. If it's just for looks and you don't mind the drive, go cheap. If you have the funds though, just go for it-- at least you will not regret it. Metalcloak is what I sprung for and my build is linked.

 

[Clayton Off Road]

As some have stated here, our Overland Plus Suspension System has been an extremely popular option for somebody such as yourself who wants all of the benefits that come along with lifting your Jeep without a lot of the negatives. Our Overland Plus kit is made to be the best do-it-all lift kit on the market whether your plan is to drive 90% on road and 10% off or vice versa. The Giiro joints featured on our Overland Plus lifts use 100% maintenance free, sealed, dual durometer bushings that soak up road noise and vibrations on road, and provide you with all the flex and durability you would need off. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or shoot us a PM.

https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-wrangler-25-overland-lift-kit-2018-jl

 

[Amaruq]

Just to throw a wrench in the argument, you can speed around curves on-road with the Metalcloak lift that you couldn’t with stock/spcers

As some have stated here, our Overland Plus Suspension System has been an extremely popular option for somebody such as yourself who wants all of the benefits that come along with lifting your Jeep without a lot of the negatives. Our Overland Plus kit is made to be the best do-it-all lift kit on the market whether your plan is to drive 90% on road and 10% off or vice versa. The Giiro joints featured on our Overland Plus lifts use 100% maintenance free, sealed, dual durometer bushings that soak up road noise and vibrations on road, and provide you with all the flex and durability you would need off. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or shoot us a PM.

https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-wrangler-25-overland-lift-kit-2018-jl

do you have 2-door specific springs?

 

[Clayton Off Road]

Just to throw a wrench in the argument, you can speed around curves on-road with the Metalcloak lift that you couldn’t with stock/spcers

do you have 2-door specific springs?

No need for two-door specific springs, we do use side specific rear springs however like your Jeep does from factory to compensate for the added weight of the gas tank.

 

[Geronimo]

To be honest I don’t know the answer. I’m a complete newbie to jeeps and anything lifted. I just don’t want to have problems down the road. Figure I need to do it right and complete From the get go. I

I have a 2013 JKU that has had a Teraflex 2.5 lift with Rancho 9000xl shocks on it for 7 years and 160,000 miles. Pulled trailers, countless wheeling trips, driven daily and not so much as a spring sag or any other issue.

Ran a Rock Krawler 3.5 and 35s on a JKUR for three years until it was destroyed in a rollover. Never had any issues with the lift and it was great on highway spent allot of time off road rock crawling. Wife drove daily for work and pulled camper trailers across country.

Running RK 2.5 lift, Falcon shocks and 37s on a 2018 JLUR. Rides great, handles great, rock crawls like spider, and is daily driven by my wife. About 25K miles on lift so far.

As someone mentioned, you stay primarily on the pavement, so an annual lube of the krawler joints is all it would take. Takes 10 minutes. I do it when I rotate my tires. Any local mechanic could do it for you if thats not your bag.

RK, MetalCloak, Teraflex, Rancho. You cant go wrong it just boils down to how much you want to spend. And most of those can easily be upgraded later when you decide to take your off roading to the next level.

Just my opinion of course

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