ok guys, ive had alot of people i know tell me not to lift my jeep because it will absolutely destroy the ride. So heres my question, should i get a BB which would consist of a front spacer and a shackle/block in which i keep my stock suspension....OR a 3.5" RE lift with full packs/RC 3in full packs..

which would ride better? or is there another lift that would ride even better than any of these choices? reason i care so much about the ride quality is because my jeep is a 2wd and will be staying that way until my transmission goes out....so whats your opinion, i dont want my jeep to ride like crap but i do want it to look awesome

 

If you get the RE lift get the super-ride, the rubber bushings help absorb alot of bumps and vibrations. OME lifts are supposed to be some of the best lifts as far as ride quality but they can be expensive. A BB would make much worse ride quality than a lift kit with new lower control arms because of the angle the stock lca's would be at. HTH

 

Save your money and gas and keep it stock until you can do it right. Do you really want it lifted? It does ruin the ride quality.

 

Of the choices you listed, the BB will ride the best. But if you want the best riding kit on the market in the 2-3" range, go with OME and get it through Dirk at DPG Offroad; http://www.dpgoff-road.com/site/OMEXJkits.htm

 

I have a 95' 4X4 Sport, 3'' Rusty's coils up front and 2'' OME leafs in the rear, I don't feel any differance from stock.

 

IMO do it right or don't do it. You'll get what you pay for.

 

Why lift a 2WD? These are Sport Utlility vehicles. Those I've spoken to who spend a bunch of $ and lift them and take them wheeling do it for Sport, and that's cool, but mine is stock and will stay that way. I use it as a Utlility vehicle, tow a utility trailer, to haul stuff around, get around in the snow, etc. So it depends on what you want to use it for. But most people I've talked to who lifted Jeeps but never really get to whell them much and have to drive them daily kind of regret doing it, because of all the $ they dumped into it for something they really don't use, and the poor gas mileage and ride quality they get as a result.

 

mine rides fine. it was rough with a 2" budget kit but once i put larger tires on, it made a huge difference in making it smoother. my wife and i were just discussing it yesterday because we bought 31s and new rims and the ride is so nice now. i am going to have to get drop control arm mounts or longer control arms though because i am adding 3" to the front this weekend and already did the back.

 

im gonna lift my 2wd because when my tranny goes then im gonna do the 4wd swap

 

i agree OME is some of the best ride quality you can get in a lift-OME is made my ARB
arbusa.com for the specs.

RE is one of the best lifts that money can buy as far as quality and customer service. I can not speak on the ride quality for experience.

Rusty's is a good cheap solution i run their products and have been happy. Their front coils are nice and soft and great off road. I have not had an issue.

Rough Country is not the route you want to take. Yes they are cheap and you get the whole package but i can speak from experience that it is the roughest ride i have ever been in.



So here is my .02 get the RE super-ride and you will not regret it.

Also, about the gas mileage thing, you will not notice a considerable drop in gas mileage on stock tires, IF you get bigger tires (which i would recommend since you are lifting and the rule of thumb is to go wide as you go tall) get your axles re-geared. 31's should be fine on it anything bigger i highly suggest it.


Tips on re gearing for bigger tires:
manual transmissions are numerically lower, autos are numerically higher. So if you have a manual and want to run 31's go get a used axle with 3.55 gears from an auto(if you have a dana 35 it would be a good time to get a chry 8.25 or other upgrade). If you have an auto i would go 4.10's.

stock manual vs auto re gearing:
M-3.07.....A-3.55
M-3.55.....A-4.10
M-4.10.....A-4.56
M.4.56.....A-4.88


I am all for lifting your jeep now! just do it right please =]

 

 

that is where you can buy it at,
you can also buy it other places, but on the ARB website it lists all of the exact specs that makes up their lift and WHY it rides so soft.

 

Care to explain this?

 

If that's the case, you'd probably save yourself a LOT of time, stress, and $ if you just sold your 2WD and bought a 4WD.

 

im only gonna do the swap when my tranny goes, so im gonna be doing part of it anyways so i figure i might as well


anyways, which would you get, the RE or the OME if price wasnt the deciding factor...and realize this jeep wont be wheeled much at all and when it is it wont be anything serious at all