devonn216
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So I have spent the past several weeks devoted solely to researching lifts. I really want to be able to buy a lift now as a base that can be upgraded down the road. My Jeep is my daily driver, but I do get offroad about once a month or so. I have also been able to go on a 3 week trip out to Colorado before, and hope to have another one of those next summer.
Right now the suspension and steering is stock on my 2012 JKU Sport. I have added EVO C Gussets to the front, trimmed the fenders, and have 35" MT Deegan 38s on KMC XD Addicts (picked these from craigslist almost brand new for $800ish if i remember correctly). The MT Deegan's have been awesome! I would have never tried them if I didn't get such a deal, but they are awesome!
My budget is kinda wide open, but I'm definitely not going over $3000. I would love to be able to stay around $2000.
I was pretty much sold on the AEV 3.5" SC lift because I have heard from everyone that it provides the best on-road ride and can also hold its own off-road, but after reading some last night I am not so sure about it. I read that while using the brackets and stock components your just waiting for everything to bend, break, or bushings to ear out. From wha I have gathered it's very hard to beat their springs though..
I have also been considering the EVO 3" Enforcer, but was told to go with the AEV because it provides a much better on-road ride. Can anyone affirm or deny this?
I have seen a lot of people praising the RK lifts because of all that you get included in their kits, but I am concerned that third it provides will be harsh on and off road. How are the RK shocks; are they worth all that extra cash or should I just get the kit without the shocks and then get Bilstein 5100s?
Lastly, I am not completely sold on a 3.5" inch lift. I'm also considering 2.5" lifts like the AEV or one of the RKs. I would like the extra clearance, but I am concerned that 3.5" would make y 35" look small since I have trimmed fenders....
Heres what it looks like currently. I know I need to trim my rubi rails and pinch seams; maybe next week. And these pictures where to show off my new stock soft top so I apologize in advance.
THANKS FOR THE HELP!
Right now the suspension and steering is stock on my 2012 JKU Sport. I have added EVO C Gussets to the front, trimmed the fenders, and have 35" MT Deegan 38s on KMC XD Addicts (picked these from craigslist almost brand new for $800ish if i remember correctly). The MT Deegan's have been awesome! I would have never tried them if I didn't get such a deal, but they are awesome!
My budget is kinda wide open, but I'm definitely not going over $3000. I would love to be able to stay around $2000.
I was pretty much sold on the AEV 3.5" SC lift because I have heard from everyone that it provides the best on-road ride and can also hold its own off-road, but after reading some last night I am not so sure about it. I read that while using the brackets and stock components your just waiting for everything to bend, break, or bushings to ear out. From wha I have gathered it's very hard to beat their springs though..
I have also been considering the EVO 3" Enforcer, but was told to go with the AEV because it provides a much better on-road ride. Can anyone affirm or deny this?
I have seen a lot of people praising the RK lifts because of all that you get included in their kits, but I am concerned that third it provides will be harsh on and off road. How are the RK shocks; are they worth all that extra cash or should I just get the kit without the shocks and then get Bilstein 5100s?
Lastly, I am not completely sold on a 3.5" inch lift. I'm also considering 2.5" lifts like the AEV or one of the RKs. I would like the extra clearance, but I am concerned that 3.5" would make y 35" look small since I have trimmed fenders....
Heres what it looks like currently. I know I need to trim my rubi rails and pinch seams; maybe next week. And these pictures where to show off my new stock soft top so I apologize in advance.
THANKS FOR THE HELP!
