FINALLY getting my lift, now what lift to get is the question.

Well its graduation time and i have been saving money since February. I
have around $800 now and expect to have around $1000 in a week. (oh and my
dad is going to buy the tires, 33" BFG MTR)

My goal is a 4" short arm kit. I have been told the kits from Full
Traction, RockKrawler, and Skyjacker are worth my money. I have also been
told to check out Rubicon Express's 3.5" lift because RE is a very good
company and getting that lift would save me a few bucks for other things. I
am however, set on 4" and for some reason 3.5" to me seems low (although its
just 1/2" difference). I could however put on a 1/2" spacer to make up the
difference.

Either way I go, i think later on in my life once im out of college and
whatnot Ill end up replacing the lift and going all-out on my jeep.

Thanks for your help guys! You have always been there.

Brett,
I am assuming you have a TJ. Include the Teraflex 3" and 4" suspension
systems in your list. Their 3" will easily clear your 33" BFGs and is
excellent both on and off road. With any 3" or 4" lift you are also
looking at a transfer case upgrade with a SYE and CV drive shaft to
eliminate vibrations (you won't need these is you have the Rubicon).
Regards,

Guri Sandhu

Brett Little wrote:
> Well its graduation time and i have been saving money since February. I
> have around $800 now and expect to have around $1000 in a week. (oh and my
> dad is going to buy the tires, 33" BFG MTR)
>
> My goal is a 4" short arm kit. I have been told the kits from Full
> Traction, RockKrawler, and Skyjacker are worth my money. I have also been
> told to check out Rubicon Express's 3.5" lift because RE is a very good
> company and getting that lift would save me a few bucks for other things. I
> am however, set on 4" and for some reason 3.5" to me seems low (although its
> just 1/2" difference). I could however put on a 1/2" spacer to make up the
> difference.
>
> Either way I go, i think later on in my life once im out of college and
> whatnot Ill end up replacing the lift and going all-out on my jeep.
>
> Thanks for your help guys! You have always been there.

i work at a dealer and we do alot of jeep lifts and the one kit we are real
happy with is the the bds kits they come with all the stuff needed and they hold
up! the parts fit correctly


Brett Little wrote:

> Well its graduation time and i have been saving money since February. I
> have around $800 now and expect to have around $1000 in a week. (oh and my
> dad is going to buy the tires, 33" BFG MTR)
>
> My goal is a 4" short arm kit. I have been told the kits from Full
> Traction, RockKrawler, and Skyjacker are worth my money. I have also been
> told to check out Rubicon Express's 3.5" lift because RE is a very good
> company and getting that lift would save me a few bucks for other things. I
> am however, set on 4" and for some reason 3.5" to me seems low (although its
> just 1/2" difference). I could however put on a 1/2" spacer to make up the
> difference.
>
> Either way I go, i think later on in my life once im out of college and
> whatnot Ill end up replacing the lift and going all-out on my jeep.
>
> Thanks for your help guys! You have always been there.

I just put a rubicon 4 1/2" on my YJ and it's actually closer to 6" high.
Rubicon has awesome springs, soft and flexy....do some research on their
lifts and springs. I think you'd be really happy. The kit was complete
and all the parts fit great.
--
Robb


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I second the BDS ;ifts...I know atleast 20 ppl with them on their TJ and
they work well, priced well and great customer service...also the Rough
country 4" is a beauty kit and very inexpensive...my buddy jus put one on
his TJ with plenty of room for his 35's and then some
http://rough.roughcountry.com/ $499. US for a complete 4" kit! ya can't beat
that!

Jeff
'03 TJ w/ BDS and Pro Comp suspension- 33" Trxus MT
'95 ZJ soon to be on 4 BDS shocks w/ fr coils moved to rear and 3" coils up
front w/ 31's
"Robb S via CarKB.com" > wrote in message
...
>I just put a rubicon 4 1/2" on my YJ and it's actually closer to 6" high.
> Rubicon has awesome springs, soft and flexy....do some research on their
> lifts and springs. I think you'd be really happy. The kit was complete
> and all the parts fit great.
> --
> Robb
>
>
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> http://www.carkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx/jeep-cars/200505/1

I have the Rough Country lift -- just remember, they don't call it Rough
Country for no reason at all....

I will say, though, that after having it on for almost a year, things
softened up a bit. Not much, but a bit. It could have something to do with
my having a 2.5L (lighter). My front end sits slightly higher than the rear
now that I have the tire carrier and 33" MT hanging off the back. Have to
get some small coil spacers to counter that. Or a winch up front to lower
it a bit. ;-)

Eric
"Jeep" > wrote in message
news:vYhme.17734$9A2.3423@edtnps89...
>I second the BDS ;ifts...I know atleast 20 ppl with them on their TJ and
>they work well, priced well and great customer service...also the Rough
>country 4" is a beauty kit and very inexpensive...my buddy jus put one on
>his TJ with plenty of room for his 35's and then some
>http://rough.roughcountry.com/ $499. US for a complete 4" kit! ya can't
>beat that!
>
> Jeff
> '03 TJ w/ BDS and Pro Comp suspension- 33" Trxus MT
> '95 ZJ soon to be on 4 BDS shocks w/ fr coils moved to rear and 3" coils
> up front w/ 31's
> "Robb S via CarKB.com" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I just put a rubicon 4 1/2" on my YJ and it's actually closer to 6" high.
>> Rubicon has awesome springs, soft and flexy....do some research on their
>> lifts and springs. I think you'd be really happy. The kit was complete
>> and all the parts fit great.
>> --
>> Robb
>>
>>
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>
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