JK Optimal Lift Height ... ???
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aaronstephen
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x2 ^^^^ but maybe specify different height for JK vs. JKU??
with all of the experience out there, we should be able to gather intel on both the 2DR and 4DR JKs (or JK & JKU).
and have you found that this height works well at both the Scottsdale Fashion Square as well as the Metrocenter Mall?
as a daily driver, I too like the 3-3.5" ride height! and to be able to run 37" tire with flat fenders is just and added bonus!
X2 on that Keoni,I did the same with my coil lift and I'm sitting about the same height :thumb:
Although you are on taller shoes .
1BAMFR
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You going to do 37's Ed?
No,I re geared a while back to 4.56 with 35's on mind.and I think I will stay there. although I will definitely try to get a rubi Tcase. That I will do
2013rubirick
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I run a 3.5" lift with 37's and I think it is perfect
GCM 2
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and have you found that this height works well at both the Scottsdale Fashion Square as well as the Metrocenter Mall?
Why yes, as any vehicle 83" tall (or less) will fit into most covered parking spaces and garages, which helps not only protect the jeeps paint from sun fading during extended shopping sprees....but also keeps my metrosexual self in the shade, which lessens the damaging effects of the sun on my delicate skin.
that sir is what any man worth his salt would refer to as "optimal"!!!
How did you come up with 3" of lift? Seems like more. I'm at about 73.5"-74" on 37's. that puts you 7" taller. Granted the 40" tires add about 1.5"-2" of height over my 37". By those calcualtions im lower than stock lmao. I snapped a pic of another rig on 40's with DTD and its hella taller than mine. The rig in the pic also has the same fenders and makes the comparison easier. Here's that pic and my measurement I just did View attachment 58656 View attachment 58657
GCM 2
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That's Dave's rig, our set ups are identical with the exception that his coilovers are dialed in higher than mine. I am comparing what I have now to my old set up
Old suspension= Teraflex 3" with 35" KM2's- top of windshield measured 79" to ground
New suspension= coilovers with 40" Mud Grapplers- top of windshield 81" to ground
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
4.5 is too tall for a 2 door. I know that for sure. I would rather be at 3.5 and 37's.
I got it. So it's not an actual 3" of lift but sorta what a 3" kit would yield. I'm at 2.5" over stock. So if you are 7" taller minus the 40" tire difference you are running a little more than 7" of actual lift? I'm curious because I've parked next to moby and I know Eddie always says he's only running 3.5" of lift and its way taller than mine.....not an inch of suspension plus bigger tires
Edit: looked at an old post and Eddie says its at 4.5" over stock
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GCM 2
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It's pretty difficult to accurately compare 'lift heights' of our DTD set ups to conventional lifts or even EVO's bolt on coilovers. That's why it's always a guesstimate of numbers when I post a figure and I just give the roofline height. The DTD weld on towers allows so much more of a long shock to be stuffed into the wheel well, an infinite number of lift sizing is available.
