Jeep Wrangler lift and tire questions!

SeanJK said:

I currently wheel a 97 jk so i decided its time for a little upgrade

I plan on buying a 2012 Rubi unlim, or Wrangler unlimited 30/44 sometime in the next few weeks and i want to order parts before i get her so that i can have everything set up and ready to install that day. I have a few questions though!

The minimum lift that I would go with is 3" and the biggest i would go is 4". I plan on using these flares http://www.jcwhitney.com/2007-2012-...fender-flares/p2023119d57149y2007-2012j1.jcwx .

What tires could i run with each lift? I would like to slap a pair of 35s or 37s on, 37x13.50R17 or 35x12.50R17 wrapped around AEV bead locks.

Also what are the best quality lift's that won't leave a huge hole in my pocket?

Thanks a lot any advice or criticism is greatly appreciated!

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wayoflife said:

With a set of flat fenders, you can practically run 35's with no lift at all on a JK and with 3"-4" of lift, you can easily run 37's. If budget is a concern, I would try and stick with 2.5"-3" of lift and just run 35's. The taller you go and the bigger tire you run the more expensive it'll get for you to do it right. Exactly what kind of a budget do you have to work with and does that include wheels/tire? That'll determine what you can and can't do.

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SeanJK said:

I would like to spend around 1k on the lift and around 2.5k for both wheels and tires. Money isn't the biggest issue but I just want to make sure that I am getting the biggest bang for my buck

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wayoflife said:

Unfotunately, you won't be able to get too much for a grand. If that's the most you're willing to go, I might recommend that you just get a 2.5" budget boost to go with your flat fenders and make sure to get either shock extensions or shocks that are short enough to prevent too much droop. Being that you have a 12, if you go any taller, you will have to replace your front drive shaft and that'll hit you up with another $450. Also, if you go 3" or more, you will want to address your steering geometry as well as caster.

If you're willing to spend more, say $2k, I would recommend something like an EVO MFG Enforcer kit. Yes, it's a bit pricery than other kits of the same lift height but, you'll get a much better ride.

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SeanJK said:

What size is the EVO MFG Enforcer kit? And will 37's look to small under a 3.5" lift with flat fenders?

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wayoflife said:

They don't go by lift size but rather, what tire size you can clear - 35" or 37". A 37 will look perfect with 3.5" of lift. It's what we run now on our Dozer JK.

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SeanJK said:

Thanks a ton for clearing all of that up, I'm def going to go EVO MFG Enforcer kit with 37's and flat fenders. I've learned from the past that it's better to pay up in the beginning and do it right than to be cheap and pay for it in the end!:thumb:

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SeanJK said:

Thanks a ton for clearing all of that up, I'm def going to go EVO MFG Enforcer kit with 37's and flat fenders. I've learned from the past that it's better to pay up in the beginning and do it right than to be cheap and pay for it in the end!:thumb:

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Atch said:

If you're going with 37's that mean you're getting the rubi? If you're not there is another expense of a new axle or upgrade everything on the 30 & hope & pray it holds up!

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SeanJK said:

I read somewhere that you could do up to 35's on a dana 30 as long as god plays a part of holding her together haha :blush:

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