The Sinking Rubi

[Beetle Bailey]

2019 JLUR: when I brought it home from the dealer, I measured the distance from my garage floor to the side rail and it measured 18 inches.

Since then (18 months ago), I have added aftermarket steel bumpers, winch, full belly pan system and a few other items.

It now measures 16 inches, a loss of 2 inches.

I am getting ready to have a lift installed. Originally I planned a 2.5 lift, but now I am thinking that will get me back to just above the stock height. Am I correct in my reasoning? Should I install a bigger lift like 3.5 or 4?

i don’t think I am confused as I am still on my first beer today!

comments...suggestions?

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[JimLee]

Go coil-overs, change the height at will.

 

[Headbarcode]

What size tires do you currently have? What size are you planning to pair with the lift?

 

[Sheepjeep]

the overall height gain will very greatly from suspension and what you have ducked tapped onto your jeep fro mods

most quality spring based lift kits gain their lift by putting in both a taller spring and a stiffer spring, a lot of quality brands will try to factor in the factor you are adding weight to stock and will give an you an even stiffer spring to try and balance out weight. this is why there are always posts by people saying 'i put in a X" lift kit and got (X+N)" this brand rocks' or 'i put in a X" lift kit and got (X-N)" this brand sucks'

but if you go with a budget boost spacer lift then you are going to what they say you are going to get because you are sticking a metal space between your existing spring and body

 

[plex]

the overall height gain will very greatly from suspension and what you have ducked tapped onto your jeep fro mods

most quality spring based lift kits gain their lift by putting in both a taller spring and a stiffer spring, a lot of quality brands will try to factor in the factor you are adding weight to stock and will give an you an even stiffer spring to try and balance out weight. this is why there are always posts by people saying 'i put in a X" lift kit and got (X+N)" this brand rocks' or 'i put in a X" lift kit and got (X-N)" this brand sucks'

but if you go with a budget boost spacer lift then you are going to what they say you are going to get because you are sticking a metal space between your existing spring and body

Most lift manufacturers would rather err on the (X+N) side than (X-N) side, because you know most people would not complain they get extra lift, but most would if they get lower lift than advertised. That is why you see suspension test is usually done on fully-loaded Jeeps. I can see how a Mopar 2" lift turns into a 4" lift with soft top and plastic bumper Jeep.

 

[Sheepjeep]

Most lift manufacturers would rather err on the (X+N) side than (X-N) side, because you know most people would not complain they get extra lift, but most would if they get lower lift than advertised. That is why you see suspension test is usually done on fully-loaded Jeeps. I can see how a Mopar 2" lift turns into a 4" lift with soft top and plastic bumper Jeep.

agree, most of it comes down to the companies philosophy are they trying to hit a cretin price point, better springs and more r&d means a more expensive end product to the customers

but everyones jeep is different and product quality vary so people results do vary

 

[Beetle Bailey]

What size tires do you currently have? What size are you planning to pair with the lift?

Currently 33” going to 35”

 

[Headbarcode]

Currently 33” going to 35”

Stock suspension is soft for daily driver duty. You're set up for what the aftermarket lift companies designed their kits for, which is higher running weight due to heavier duty components and armor. One of their 2.5" lifts will more or less put you at advertised height over a stock factory Rubicon. Without your mods, that same 2.5" lift would probably give you closer to 3.5", give or take.

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