azxj99

Ha. Well I have brush guard roof rack and sliders. Not to mention the stupid subs I have now but I can't part with... I had a job but the economy sucks as you all know but when I turn 18 ( about 6 months it will open up a lot of offers... ) tires are next on the list after the lift. But a 3 inch with stocks won't look to bad. The tires I have now are still in good conditions

rich

An that would make you an idiot really, to tell a kid to disobey his parents u suc

azxj99

I'm just ignoring all those. I know better than to do that

Tural

if your components are still usable, then you might wanna put the lift off for at least a little while. i don't know your parents, but most parents will let their kids do whatever with their vehicle once they turn 18. i doubt that your mom and dad will ask you to pay for the jeep before you modify it.
here's my reason.
you buy OEM suspension now, less than a year later, you're gonna be ready for a lift, and you'll be lucky to get 50 bucks for all of the components that you bought. a new set of decent 235/75-15 tires is gonna run you about $400-500, and you're gonna take'em off to put bigger ones with a lift. hah, good luck trying to sell them.
just like someone already said, save up for a long arm kit, you will thank yourself later.
i can tell you that mine rides a lot better with the lift and wider stance, than it did stock. and not because of worn out components.

rweaver138

And you have awful grammar and can't spell, guess were even

I still say buy it, that's what I did. My parents didn't want me to "mod" my first Jeep when I was like 16/17 but after I did it they liked the way it looked and they realized it wasn't that bad. Some parents just need some persuasion

Rich, don't get your panties all in a bunch bud

azxj99

If you don't have anything nice to say do say anything. And try to stay on topic when posting on a thread (- the bs and off topic threads ) greatly appreciated by everyone

rweaver138

Not sure how the middle paragraph was off topic? Isn't this about convincing your parents? I told you what I did in my situation, and it worked out for me. Figured I'd pass it along.

And as far as the "nothing nice to say dont say it," relax man, this isn't pre-school.

oggy017

Parents are easy try convincing the wife... lol... kidding.

Sno_Blynd

dude heres mine. i dont have the money for a lift but if its in thier name and they want it to stay stock let them pay for it. if you have the money for a 3" lift its your money and tell them that your not gonna spend it on anything but that. and if they want it to remain stock then let them waste their money on overpriced bs when you could get the lift and have the same effect.
but just my thoughts on the matter.

GreenClassic

Why are your parents so against a lift anyways?

Just tell them lifting it and putting bigger tires means it can't go as fast, which makes it safer!

azxj99

They think its unsafe. A roll me over if you wanna call it that. I'm going to start tomorrow by stopping by the dealership and calling rc

Tonka99

Number one, The safety issue is not a reason to not do it, in fact, its probably cheaper to put a rollbar in and lift it the replace it oem all around. number two, the ride is much more comfortable with a lift. It looks like you ;live in arizona, so that nixes the snow excuse.
If they wont budge on the lift, go with rancho adjustable shocks- theyll give you about an inch and a half, and you can adjust the stiffness for comfort, safety, and your driving conditions- that would be where i would start, and they'll make your lift much better in the long run, when the jeep will be yours. put your money away and do it little by little.
if i were you, like everyone here, my main arguing point would be the price.
As for your girlfriend, mines 4'11". she has no problem getting in and out, and when shes wearing a skirt she asks me to help her down- dont worry about it- shell be fine, with your help. and if shes the type to complain, then you dont want to be with her in the long run anyway....

2Evil4U

Here's my take as a parent.

If it's in my name and I'm paying for ANYTHING related to the insurance, maintenance and upkeep and the privileged individual I had instructed to not change anything on it cobbled together some sort of lift behind my back, the first thing I'd do is sell it and pocket the cash to cut my losses.

Basically, my house = my rules. Don't like it? GTFO and support yourself. I've done similar things to two out of three of our kids. Surprisingly, the second one called my bluff even though he had the first incident to learn from.

If you own it and your parents aren't paying for anything related to it, you have a bit more leeway, but if you live at home, it's still my house = my rules.

azxj99

I agree with you 100%. My parents gave me the jeep while they pay for basic upkeep insurance and half of the gas I pay for other half of gas and all mods. I have spent a lot on protection because its liability only so if I do cause a crash hopefully the damage will be less. I was thinking a lift will help in that aspect too.
Carrying out my plan while making presentation on it. Getting resources today. Going ultra formal on this hoping they will notice my maturity

Tankerblade

Good thinking, im in the same situation as you know, not only with the lift, but also making it 4x4. Think about it this way, get some new shocks, or partially new, and just run things how it is now. Go to the junkyard find some spacers for the front and shackles in the rear, and call it good, or build a bastard pack for the rear, you saw how much of a difference it made on mine, and just bid your time...i have a 4.5in RE lift sitting in the garage, but cant put it on due to parents. Wait till your 18 and or out of the house, save up, and slap that stuff on once you can, that will give you time to save up for more toys

Heres my plan as soon as the jeep is in my name, and im in my own house (for college, will be moving out as soon as i grad), take my lift, slap it on, wait till my tires are bald, get some good tires, then wait till dollar days come to a junkyard grab all the parts needed for the 4x4 swap, referb the t-case and axle, swap output shafts/housing, and put it all together. Then in the mean time, start building stuff like armor with the welder i have. It'll take a long time