Sorry, first thread... 2.5" lift kit (newbie)

[jaymz]

Metalcloak has a kit that's more "complete" than the RK kit in your first post for about $200 bucks more.

Something to also keep in mind is many companies base lift height off of a Rubicon and non-Rubicon models almost always gain at least an inch more lift than advertised.

Long story short, I gained over 4" with a set of 4 door 2.5" springs, swapped them with 2 door 2.5" springs and got just a touch over 2.5".

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[Northridge4x4]

@GATORB8 has a lot of great advice in his post.

So let me preface this with: do whatever you want. It's your Jeep build it how ever floats your boat.

This is the #1 most important thing! Make it yours and the way you like.

Thank you all for the advice.
On the wheels, I like the looks of the 18in wheels with the 35in tires over 17s. Planning on aftermarket wheels. Aside from price and not as common, any other down sides?

Typically higher price and smaller selection. Though 18s are becoming more popular, so hopefully we'll see more 18" in the future.

Is the sway bar disconnect necessary if not planning on doing major articulation?

No. That is just to help articulation.

Also, what would happen without the bump stop? Tire rubbing the fender?

Bumpstop extensions are a must. Luckily, they are not too much.

And is there any other reputable lift kit that does come with everything around the $2000 price point? I didn’t see any hence why I decided to go with RK and heard good things about ride quality.

Most of the manufacturers all have decent kits under $2K.

But as far as coming with everything, that depends on what you are looking for. Obviously, the more you add, the more you pay.

Also, if you have zero plans to off-road, it's not the end of the world to go to a spacer kit, which would save you a few hundred bucks. Note, spacer kits will give you pretty much exaclty the advertised lift, where spring lifts are normally based on a loaded Rubicon and will likely give you AT LEAST an extra inch.

100%!

If you are trying to save a few bucks go with a good spacer kit and then you could spend a little more on better quality shocks.

One our perennial popular spacer kits is the one from Teraflex:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/2-5in-lifts/1365200-teraflex-2-5in-performance-spacer-lift-kit

If you want to hold off on shocks, you can get the kit with shock extensions:
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...erformance-spacer-lift-kit-w-shock-extensions

Also, don't hesitate to call somebody. Most of the people in the Jeep specific aftermarket industry are Jeeper's themselves and love to help out. This isn't like calling a massive part retailer customer service on a leveling kit on a half ton truck.

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