what size lift for daily driver? 4"?

[cbell386]

Im looking to lift my JLU Sport and there are so many options and so many different sizes im beyond lost.. I want to run 35s on it since its the stock JLU sport without 4.10 gears so ive been told 37s would make it bog down to much for a daily driver unless I re-geared which isnt a option at this time. So my question is does any have any experience running a 4" lift or a 3" for a daily driver? Or should I just go for the 2.5" lift and call it done for now since it will fit 35s comfortably and be able to off road?

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[BillG]

unless you’re going for a certain look, why lift it more than whatever’s necessary for your intended tires?

 

[cbell386]

unless you’re going for a certain look, why lift it more than whatever’s necessary for your intended tires?

I was always told that a 3inch is what will clear 35s with no rubbing at all. So I figured a 2.5 might have some rubbing, and roam offroad only offers a 2.5" and 4" so im trying to figure out if 4" will be too much or if it will still drive fine for a daily driver. Or if I should just stick with the 2.5"

 

[BillG]

I’ve always liked the look of the wheel wells being more full, and the older I get I appreciate not having to climb up into something. You should be fine with 2.5

 

[Carlton]

2-2.5 max for 35s. This will allow plenty of space for a daily driver. Lift too much and the tires will look small.

I will be running a 4 inch lift and 40s on a Rubicon. The flares on the Rubicon are about an inch higher.

 

[OffRoadWarehouse]

I’ve always liked the look of the wheel wells being more full, and the older I get I appreciate not having to climb up into something. You should be fine with 2.5

Not lifting more than necessary, and filled wheel wells, and appropriate use are definitely the 3 biggest things when choosing a lift. 35’s and 37’s in some cases will fit with a 2.5” no problem, but once you choose a height, make sure you don’t go with a long arm if you aren’t going to wheel, or a spacer kit if you are heading to Moab (not saying you can’t, but why?).

 

[XJrider]

Im looking to lift my JLU Sport and there are so many options and so many different sizes im beyond lost.. I want to run 35s on it since its the stock JLU sport without 4.10 gears so ive been told 37s would make it bog down to much for a daily driver unless I re-geared which isnt a option at this time. So my question is does any have any experience running a 4" lift or a 3" for a daily driver? Or should I just go for the 2.5" lift and call it done for now since it will fit 35s comfortably and be able to off road?

Dont people use the search feature ever? This has been asked and answered at least 70 times.

 

[doug_outlawoffroad]

http://www.outlawnc.com/lift-survey.html

 

[otisroy]

Go for the lowest center of gravity. If you need more flex, looking at a fender kit might be an option.

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