AmeriCon1776
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Hello! First post here. New to the forum but not to Wranglers. I previously had a 2dr JK with 3" BDS lift & 35x12.5x17 KM2s, which unfortunately had to be sold when my daughter was born. I've finally convinced the wife to "let" me buy a JLUR for my next vehicle, and have a few questions regarding which suspension would best suit my needs.
I live in Indiana, so there aren't a whole lot of rock crawling opportunities nearby. That being said, I plan to make a trip to Moab/Colorado once a year. I don't plan to do anything crazy, but I do want to flex the suspension a little. This will also be my DD and see a lot of highway miles. I'm planning to run 37x12.5x17 Cooper STT Pros & Fuel Anza 17x8.5 wheels (regardless of whether they are necessary or not, I love the look on the JLUs). I'm hoping to not have any rubbing when it's all said & done.
So for suspensions I am primarily looking at MetalCloak. I'm not sure if I should get the 2.5" or 3.5". Also, I'm not sure if the full on Game-Changer lift will be necessary, or if I would be satisfied with their basic lift without the control arms (they can always be upgraded later). Another concern is driveshaft replacement. Do both lifts require a new front driveshaft?
Ideally, I would like to save money with the standard lift and not replace the driveshaft if that will suit my needs. However if the basic lift has poor road manners and if I need to upgrade my driveshaft I will spend the extra money.
What's everyone's thoughts? Really appreciate any help and suggestions!
I live in Indiana, so there aren't a whole lot of rock crawling opportunities nearby. That being said, I plan to make a trip to Moab/Colorado once a year. I don't plan to do anything crazy, but I do want to flex the suspension a little. This will also be my DD and see a lot of highway miles. I'm planning to run 37x12.5x17 Cooper STT Pros & Fuel Anza 17x8.5 wheels (regardless of whether they are necessary or not, I love the look on the JLUs). I'm hoping to not have any rubbing when it's all said & done.
So for suspensions I am primarily looking at MetalCloak. I'm not sure if I should get the 2.5" or 3.5". Also, I'm not sure if the full on Game-Changer lift will be necessary, or if I would be satisfied with their basic lift without the control arms (they can always be upgraded later). Another concern is driveshaft replacement. Do both lifts require a new front driveshaft?
Ideally, I would like to save money with the standard lift and not replace the driveshaft if that will suit my needs. However if the basic lift has poor road manners and if I need to upgrade my driveshaft I will spend the extra money.
What's everyone's thoughts? Really appreciate any help and suggestions!
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