Trying to decide....

[Jwth2005]

So, i have done a bit of reading here and there, at least as much as I can stand. I am on my second jeep, but this is the first one that I am planning to actually lift. I have a 2019 JLU Sport S 2.0 that I am wanting to lift roughly 2 inches and put 35s on. My use for the vehicle is mainly daily driver duty. I drive this thing 70-80 miles a day and mostly highway at that. I very rarely get the oppurtunity to take it off pavement given my schedule. We do go to the beach with it when we can and I would like to do some light to moderate trails at some point. I do depend on this as my ride to work so nothing serious. I also want the ride to still be nice and compliant. I also don't want to kill my bank account lol.

What I am trying to decide is what lift is right for me. Before I started reading into anything I was considering kits like the AEV 2" spacer kit or the Rubicon Express 2.5" Super-Ride Lift Kit with Shock Extensions. Then me being paranoid and overthinking started hearing about kits like the Dynatrac, RK, AEV Dualsport, Synergy etc. With everything i have been reading, I am currently on information overload!

So I turn to you guys that have way more experience at this than I do. Is there anything else i should consider? Are the first two options totally not worth it?
Thanks in advance!

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[Roky]

So, i have done a bit of reading here and there, at least as much as I can stand. I am on my second jeep, but this is the first one that I am planning to actually lift. I have a 2019 JLU Sport S 2.0 that I am wanting to lift roughly 2 inches and put 35s on. My use for the vehicle is mainly daily driver duty. I drive this thing 70-80 miles a day and mostly highway at that. I very rarely get the oppurtunity to take it off pavement given my schedule. We do go to the beach with it when we can and I would like to do some light to moderate trails at some point. I do depend on this as my ride to work so nothing serious. I also want the ride to still be nice and compliant. I also don't want to kill my bank account lol.

What I am trying to decide is what lift is right for me. Before I started reading into anything I was considering kits like the AEV 2" spacer kit or the Rubicon Express 2.5" Super-Ride Lift Kit with Shock Extensions. Then me being paranoid and overthinking started hearing about kits like the Dynatrac, RK, AEV Dualsport, Synergy etc. With everything i have been reading, I am currently on information overload!

So I turn to you guys that have way more experience at this than I do. Is there anything else i should consider? Are the first two options totally not worth it?
Thanks in advance!

Taking everything you mentioned into account, I would suggest getting some Rubi take offs, 1.5” spacer leveling kit, and shock extensions. Relatively inexpensive, and will ride the same as the Rubi. Try it for a while then you’ll see if you want to go to a full blown lift, or not. You can always resale the takeoffs, so you really won’t loose much money by going this route.

 

[Cthehentz]

My profile picture is stock rubicon with a front end level kit and shock extensions, ride was perfect and bought me time until I could locate my current lift.

 

[blnewt]

@Roky has solid advice (as always), if you don't plan on heavy accessories like steel bumpers & winch you might even get buy w/a 1" spacer w/ the Rubicon suspension swap. Be sure to address the lower control arms too, got to keep that caster at a good setting.

Here's my install on both if you are a DIY'er
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/

 

[Jwth2005]

I definitely do plan to add aftermarket bumpers. the plastic bugs me lol and the cheaper i go the more i can afford that lol

 

[Jwth2005]

Taking everything you mentioned into account, I would suggest getting some Rubi take offs, 1.5” spacer leveling kit, and shock extensions. Relatively inexpensive, and will ride the same as the Rubi. Try it for a while then you’ll see if you want to go to a full blown lift, or not. You can always resale the takeoffs, so you really won’t loose much money by going this route.

Since we are on the topic of spacers.... whats the consensus on that AEV kit?:

 

[Roky]

Since we are on the topic of spacers.... whats the consensus on that AEV kit?:

IMO, AEV makes great products, and would work great for what you’re talking about doing. It’s just a little more expensive than doing Rubi take offs , and leveling spacers. But the pro cal snap is a nice plus. Whatever you decide to do, definitely spend the extra 60.00 and get the Mopar lift lcas, as @blnewt suggested. It will make a big difference as long as you’re only going up 2”.

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