Comments on: FAQ: Should I Lift My Jeep? http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/ User reviews of Jeep parts and accessories Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:07:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Michelle http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-150 Michelle Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:07:48 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-150 I thank you for your suggestion. I am takng her off road next weekend to see how she does before making any adjustments. I thank you for your suggestion. I am takng her off road next weekend to see how she does before making any adjustments.

]]> By: driftwood http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-149 driftwood Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:03:12 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-149 Thanks Garrett I'll do that . Thanks Garrett I’ll do that .

]]> By: Garrett http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Garrett Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:57:47 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-148 As I mentioned to Michelle above, I always recommend that people take their Jeeps offroad BEFORE lifting them (assuming that offroading is your main reason for wanting to lift in the first place). Once you go offroad a few times, you'll have a better idea of how your Jeep performs and what mods you want to focus on. Also, it's helpful if you go offroad with other Jeepers and ask them about their own rigs. Especially, ask them what they'd do differently if they had a chance. A good entry level path than many people take is a budget boost. Basically, this adds coil spacers & longer shocks (and will allow you to increase your tire size a bit). This budget boost kit gets a lot of good reviews: http://www.jeepreviews.com/jeep-parts-reviews/117/rubicon-express-reviews/ As I mentioned to Michelle above, I always recommend that people take their Jeeps offroad BEFORE lifting them (assuming that offroading is your main reason for wanting to lift in the first place). Once you go offroad a few times, you’ll have a better idea of how your Jeep performs and what mods you want to focus on. Also, it’s helpful if you go offroad with other Jeepers and ask them about their own rigs. Especially, ask them what they’d do differently if they had a chance. A good entry level path than many people take is a budget boost. Basically, this adds coil spacers & longer shocks (and will allow you to increase your tire size a bit). This budget boost kit gets a lot of good reviews: http://www.jeepreviews.com/jeep-parts-reviews/117/rubicon-express-reviews/

]]> By: driftwood http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-147 driftwood Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:49:31 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-147 Well damned if I do damned if I don't. Is there any middle ground in this? I'm new I just got my jeep in Nov and I dont know about the trick's or have the experience you guys have in this. I just hate to waste my money on stuff I don't need. Well damned if I do damned if I don’t.

Is there any middle ground in this?

I’m new I just got my jeep in Nov and I dont know about the trick’s or have the experience you guys have in this. I just hate to waste my money on stuff I don’t need.

]]> By: Garrett http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-146 Garrett Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:49:09 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-146 @Michelle It's hard to make an "exact" recommendation for what you (or your husband) should buy. It really depends upon your budget, driving habits, etc. FYI, all guys want their (or their wife's) Jeep to look cool...it's in our DNA unfortunately. :) If you're going to take your Jeep offroad, my recommendation would be to run it offroad a few times BEFORE you lift it. This will give you an idea of its capabilities and will give you a better feel for how aggressive you really want to go. Be careful though, b/c once you start spending, it's hard to stop. Good luck. @Michelle
It’s hard to make an “exact” recommendation for what you (or your husband) should buy. It really depends upon your budget, driving habits, etc. FYI, all guys want their (or their wife’s) Jeep to look cool…it’s in our DNA unfortunately. :) If you’re going to take your Jeep offroad, my recommendation would be to run it offroad a few times BEFORE you lift it. This will give you an idea of its capabilities and will give you a better feel for how aggressive you really want to go. Be careful though, b/c once you start spending, it’s hard to stop. Good luck.

]]> By: Garrett http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-145 Garrett Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:37:58 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-145 @driftwood Keep in mind, that once you add bigger tires you'll need a lift so they won't rub...it's a double-edged sword unfortunately. :) @driftwood
Keep in mind, that once you add bigger tires you’ll need a lift so they won’t rub…it’s a double-edged sword unfortunately. :)

]]> By: driftwood http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-144 driftwood Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:30:45 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-144 Thanks Garrett ! I guess I need some bigger tire. You just saved me $300.00 bucks man. Thanks driftwood Thanks Garrett ! I guess I need some bigger tire. You just saved me $300.00 bucks man.

Thanks driftwood

]]> By: Garrett http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-143 Garrett Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:48:36 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-143 @driftwood Actually, a 2" suspension lift will add zero inches of "ground clearance" if you don't increase your tire size (the same goes for 4", 6", or 8" lift). The suspension lift basically lifts up your frame (above your axles) and provides additional suspension flex. If you also want to gain "ground clearance" (the distance between your axles and the ground) you need to add bigger tires. Hope that makes sense. If you're referring to "ground clearance" as the distance between the fenders and the ground....then you should pickup about 2" when you add a 2" lift. It really depends on the lift manufacturer (sometimes the heights will vary slightly based upon the spring type & stiffness). FYI, "ground clearance" is typically referred to as the distance from the axles to the ground...and you can really only affect that with larger tires. @driftwood
Actually, a 2″ suspension lift will add zero inches of “ground clearance” if you don’t increase your tire size (the same goes for 4″, 6″, or 8″ lift). The suspension lift basically lifts up your frame (above your axles) and provides additional suspension flex. If you also want to gain “ground clearance” (the distance between your axles and the ground) you need to add bigger tires. Hope that makes sense.

If you’re referring to “ground clearance” as the distance between the fenders and the ground….then you should pickup about 2″ when you add a 2″ lift. It really depends on the lift manufacturer (sometimes the heights will vary slightly based upon the spring type & stiffness). FYI, “ground clearance” is typically referred to as the distance from the axles to the ground…and you can really only affect that with larger tires.

]]> By: driftwood http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-142 driftwood Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:53:49 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-142 I would like to add a 2" suspension lift to my TJ. I don't go off road to much but I'm going to this summer. Ok My question is how much ground clearince will this give me running stock tires. Just 2" or more ? I would like to add a 2″ suspension lift to my TJ. I don’t go off road to much but I’m going to this summer. Ok My question is how much ground clearince will this give me running stock tires. Just 2″ or more ?

]]> By: Michelle http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/jeep-mods/faq-should-i-lift-my-jeep/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Michelle Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:56:59 +0000 http://www.jeepreviews.com/blog/?p=104#comment-141 I need some suggestions. I have an 87 TJ and my husband would like to do some modification for ME. I need to know if he is just doing them so he looks cool in it when he's driving or if I would really need it. He wants to put a 4" lift and 33's on it because I do plan on taking it off road. I also drive it daily to work. I would like to find something that is going to accomedate both and would love suggestions. I do not know too much about the technical stuff yet so go easy on me. I need some suggestions. I have an 87 TJ and my husband would like to do some modification for ME. I need to know if he is just doing them so he looks cool in it when he’s driving or if I would really need it. He wants to put a 4″ lift and 33’s on it because I do plan on taking it off road. I also drive it daily to work. I would like to find something that is going to accomedate both and would love suggestions. I do not know too much about the technical stuff yet so go easy on me.

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