Lift recommendation

[TRevs]

We got my college son a 2014 JKUR last summer with the expectation he’ll bring it on family jeep days to help carry parts of the large family.

We took it out on a moderate trail and it did okay, but had trouble scraping on some larger obstacles that the others (TJ and LJ both on 33’s) went right over. It’s totally stock except for a SwayLOC.

I’m considering a small lift without breaking the bank. I’m not sure I would even put larger tires on it because they’re already basically 33’s and I don’t want it to be undergeared.

My reference is the LJ which is on 2.5” OME springs and shocks with a 1.25”body lift. Longer links and adjustable trackbars.

The 2.5” kits from Teraflex and AEV look pretty good for about $1200. I figure I should be okay with stock control arms and driveshafts.

Any comments on those kits, or recommendations for others? Do JK’s need body lifts? Heck I’d consider 1-2” spacers.

 

[Jskunk]

I run the basic teraflex 2.5" lift on my Jeep, Had it installed when new. Great kit for the money. Looking back I wish I would have went with the tereflex outback lift to support the heavier loads I carry but overall couldnt be happier with the brand.

 

[Mopar]

I wouldn’t bother with a body lift. Spacer lift be fine if you just want a small height gain. You WILL need a front driveshaft eventually or at least a Rzeppa joint with more angle to it. I don’t know how well the high angle Rzeppa joint will work compared to a completely new drive shaft. You can get by without lower control arms but it will drive much better with them. I’d also recommend a new adjustable front track bar and a rear track bar relocation bracket. You also need drop brackets for the brake lines and bump stops. You’ll need either longer shocks or shock brackets.

 

[Yittzy]

depends what you're doing with it honestly. if you just want to look cool and hit the mall, go with whatever. but if you're actually wheeling, get something with good articulation. i run a 4.5" on my JK and it rips. make sure you budget for the whole package tho - new shocks, control arms, all that stuff adds up quick. what kinda driving you planning to do?

 

[Cimmerian]

Look at the JKS J-Venture kit and decide from there. I started with that on my 2dr with a 2.5 inch lift and just slowly replaced the rest of my suspension with JKS parts. It's really good for the trailing I do and still great on-road.