Need help with my lift and tires!!!

Then why did you recommend she get a drag link flip

I didn't, you should read what I said again. I said at 3 inches of actual gained lift. A lot of lift kits will gain more lift than advertised, specially on a two door (which you have and you even talked about more lift gained)
 
I didn't, you should read what I said again. I said at 3 inches of actual gained lift. A lot of lift kits will gain more lift than advertised, specially on a two door (which you have and you even talked about more lift gained)

Okay I see where you said that, at first it came across as DL flip at 2.5" and up... TB and CAs at 3" and up. My B.
 
I was basing the need of the CAs and front TB on the 2.5" RK kit because I know from experience that on either a 2 or 4 door a RK 2.5" will net about 3" if unloaded (stock bumpers no winch etc.) now if you net a true 2.5" then no you probably don't need a front TB and FLCAs
 
The EVO Enforcer 3 inch lift would clear 35s with leaving your fender flares in tact and would look good. This kit comes with everything needed except for a front driveshaft and a drag link flip kit to address the steering. You can add good shocks at the time of purchase also if you dont go with the Kings.

A 2.5 inch budget boost kit like the one Terraflex sells comes with everything needed really and uses spacer pucks on top of your existing springs. Because of that, it will ride just like it rides currently. It will also clear 35s with leaving your flares in tact. I would not get the Terraflex shocks though and either get the kit with the shock extensions and run your rubicon shocks or get the kit with no shocks and no extensions and buy some good quality shocks. This kit will not require the purchase of a front driveshaft as long as you dont get too much drop from aftermarket shocks. If you get shocks that allow for too much droop and your front driveshaft starts to hit the exhaust crossover while wheeling then you would be best to replace the front driveshaft. This kit also doesnt require front lower control arms or a drag link flip kit.

The EVO leveling kit or the Rancho 2 inch kit would be another great option to run 35s if you dont mind trimming your fenders to make flat fender flares or buying some flat flares. Without the flat flares you will rub with the 35s, so another option would to be to run 33s and I believe they will clear with full fender flares but Im not sure. Most people run the 35s. Again, either of these kits would not require front driveshaft, drag link flip kit, or front lower control arms as they are under the 3 inches of lift.

As far as gearing goes you could have 3.73s depending on the year of your jeep. The 4.10s were no longer the standard for Rubicons begining in 2012 or 2013 I believe. So with the 3.73s and 35s it will feel underpowered. It can be done but you will just have to get use to it. With the 4.10s and 35s it will be better and depending on your terrain you daily drive and wheel, they may be fine. I have 4.10s and 35s and dont feel that its an issue. But its fairly flat where I live so if it were hilly then I would be looking at a regear.

You will need something like the Superchips Flashpac or Flashcal or the AEV Procal. The Flashpac does bump up the power with different settings but it isnt much. I went with the Flashcal that will let you adjust the tire size and gear ratio so that it will shift right.

You will also need spacers if you run the factory wheels. I highly highly highly recommend the Spydertrax ones as people have problems with other brands. The Spydertrax ones are both hub and lug centric and thats what you need.


What is the major difference between the budget boost and the lift kit? I know that its cheaper and basically is pucks but lets say I want to take it off road with the budget boost am I able to or should I be concerned? Also I have the 2010 Rubicon, as far as the gearing is concerned when is that necessary to do what you are saying? I do plan on getting aftermarket rims along with the tires, I just can't dig the Jeep stock rims. Thanks so much for your help
 
What is the major difference between the budget boost and the lift kit? I know that its cheaper and basically is pucks but lets say I want to take it off road with the budget boost am I able to or should I be concerned? Also I have the 2010 Rubicon, as far as the gearing is concerned when is that necessary to do what you are saying? I do plan on getting aftermarket rims along with the tires, I just can't dig the Jeep stock rims. Thanks so much for your help

A BB doesn't require replacing the springs. The spacer goes on top allowing you to maintain the same type of ride feeling. A lift kit will come with springs and will change the ride. Gearing has nothing to do with lifting. Gearing helps you regain the power that you will lose when you get bigger tires.
 
A BB doesn't require replacing the springs. The spacer goes on top allowing you to maintain the same type of ride feeling. A lift kit will come with springs and will change the ride. Gearing has nothing to do with lifting. Gearing helps you regain the power that you will lose when you get bigger tires.

Okay so either way with 35" tires I should do it..Also with the concern about off roading, would I be okay to go off road with the budget boost? Also do I have to be concerned about the life of the budget boost? I have seen people here say do not do the budget boost if you are in an area that salts the roads?
 
Okay so either way with 35" tires I should do it..Also with the concern about off roading, would I be okay to go off road with the budget boost? Also do I have to be concerned about the life of the budget boost? I have seen people here say do not do the budget boost if you are in an area that salts the roads?

If you see a lot of hills, definitely re-gear. 4.56 will give you good power with a slight advantage in gas mileage whereas 4.88 will be more power with more sacrifice in gas mileage. With larger tires, your gas mileage will change no matter what. A BB will be fine for off-road use. I don't have any experience with them in salty road conditions.
 
I have a 2 door but RKs 2.5" kit for 4door should sit like mine on an unloaded stock 4door. I'm running wheels with 4.7" of back spacing, if you want any more pictures of how the tires fit in the fenders with the jeep I can supply upon request LOL. If it helps with the decision making :p

SamTuck11 I would appreciate the pictures if you don't mind! that would be great! I do know down the road I am looking to replace the front and rear bumper but not right now. I do like the powder coated front bumper with the wench and the rear bumper to match.
 
Okay so either way with 35" tires I should do it..Also with the concern about off roading, would I be okay to go off road with the budget boost? Also do I have to be concerned about the life of the budget boost? I have seen people here say do not do the budget boost if you are in an area that salts the roads?

The comment about areas that frequently salt the roads only pertains to the Rough Country BB. It's spacers are made out of metal, instead of poly like other kits.
 
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