Lift/ tire Combos?
 

Im planning on getting a Jeep TJ in the next little while. What are some lift and tire size combos you guys are running. This Jeep will be used 95% of the time on the road, but I would like to build it capable enough to hit the trails whenever I wanted. Im thinking 35's mainly because I think they look the best, so what size lift will I need to fit them? Thanks a lot.

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What year is your tj? Its different strokes for different folks. I have a 03 tj sport with a Superlift 4" suspension lift running 33x12.5r15 maxxis mud tires.I cud put 35" on without any rubbing but there alot heavier. I do highway and trails There are alot of other brand lifts the main thing is what ur getting in the kit so u don't end up having to buy alot of parts that a missing in it. Don't do a body lift. You can read up on other posts, thread in the site on what people think and what they have on there jeeps. Suggest u post the yr to ur jeep in ur profile so those repling can give u better assistance.

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The thing is I dont currently own a Jeep. Im looking at getting one fairly soon. It will be between a 1997- 2002, anything newer is getting out of my price range. Reason im asking questions now is so I know what kind of $ I wil be looking at. The more threads I read the more I realize 35's probably arent necessary. I dont want to get into upgraded axles and that sort of thing. What are some quality lift kits available? I've heard Skyjacker arent all that great, heard good things about Rock Krawler and Rough Country? Will a $1000 lift kit excluding labour get me a good reliable lift?

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If you can afford it get a rubicon 03 or 04 as they have the 5 speed tranny Dana 44's front and rear air lockers 4:1 transfer case bla bla bla.. as for the lift make sure what ever kit u decide on has at least adjustable upper rear control arms. that way you can dial out any drive line vibes you will probable get....

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I run a 2 inch BDS coil/shock/quick disco set up, with 31x10.5 bfg at(s). No drive line vibes, not a big combo, but more capable than some of the big guys would like to admit.....don't get sucked into geting more than you need, the more you do the less streetable your rig will be.......lots of ideas on the net, just keep looking and asking for advise....ask almost any jeeper, most are reading and willing to talk jeep any time ;)

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You can buy really cheap lifts or spend alot of money. If you are doing 95% on road, then ride quality should not be changed, maybe just a good winch and decent tires are all you need. Stock jeeps will go crazy places.

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2" spacer lift and 31" tires will get you a lot of places you don't think you would be able to. And if you haven't wheeled very much it is the best way to learn about tire placement and improve you off road driving skill. IMHO.

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I want the Jeep mostly for looks, and only occasionally will I take it offroad. Dont really care how capable it is.

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I have 97 TJ 2.5 inch skyjacker value flex susp lift 2 inch body lift minor trimming 35x13,50x15 krawlers.I drive this combo hard off road for 2 years now no problems.I do find the skyjacker coils alittle stiff on the street.This is my daily driver only minor vibes running stock driveshaft

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I didnt know you could run 35's with only a 2.5" lift. Do you have any pics. The smaller I can keep the lift the better off I probablly am.

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If you are planning on mostly street I would get a spacer lift and keep stock coils for ride quality.I also have 2 inch body lift and cut .5 to 1 inch out of fenders to clear tires.Most of my photos failed to download.I put one on skinny 38 boggers dont rub on street but rub hard off road.High clearance fenders are another option.AEV high clearance fendears allow 34 inch tire with no lift.Very pricey though.

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added a couple photos one has 33s one has 35s with 33 sitting next to itand the 38 bogger.all photos jeep has same lift.I have never been a fan of lift it for looks though.everything you do to improve off road performance will hurt on road handling.you didnt ask but fuel economy dropped by 15% with 33s another 15% with 35s the 38s got 50% of stock.i have to do brakes every 30 to 40 k tie rods also.dont know if these are important to you or not.its just the price you pay for having big tires.i posted a link to a vid of my jeep.do you think you need 35s?