Another one of those annoying which 2.5" lift kit threads

[krochus]

Hey at least I'm honest in my advertising:lam:

anyhoo, What I would like to do is outline what I do with my Jeep and what I want to use it for and have you guys recommend a kit within a reasonable price range (no $2500K buggy spring kits) and most importantly WHY.

My rig is a pretty lightweight 4.0 5speed 91 YJ with a soft top, light bumpers, no winch, 4.10 gears and 31" Buckshots on TJ steel wheels . The factory springs are totally and completely SHOT so SOA is out of the question.

I use it as a hunting rig occasionally, a on road convertible and some wheelin in mud, sand and rocks but nothing particularly hardcore, just as a side hobby. Not going to Disney any time soon but Waynoka snake hunt is coming up.

I'm very mechanically inclined and have all the tools and equipment to do serious fabrication and fitting/welding of components but I prefer a simple bolt in for this.

Ride isn't too big a concern however I don't want springs that'll make my kidneys hurt on a dirt road. To me the spring rates on stock springs is fine if they weren't de arched all to hell.

I plan on a small tired <31"> jeep with upgraded axles and diffs that will be very capable despite the 31's

I need durable springs that won't sag, I only want to do this once.

and you thought this post was going to be one of those "what lift for X tires on the cheap" threads:avid:

[drgonzo]

BDS. Lifetime warranty. Good ride and decent flex. Good price. Fits perfectly for what you need. Will work good with your 31's. And should you want to go bigger later on, you can add TJ flares and a small bodi lift and put on 33's.

[alittletippy]

a 2.5" lift kit would be just fine. there is no real need to go much taller. you are not gaining any ground clearance from the lift. I am running a skyjacker 2.5" lift on my 94 with 33's and have no clearance issues. I jeep with a lot of people around here that have actually pulled their big lifts of and done other things to gain the clearance and flex. You dont have to go crazy either. I had my fender flares changed to TJ flares and gained something like an inch clearance in each corner for more flex. help some of that info helps.

[krochus]

I'm really kicking the tires on the BDS 2" kit minus their mega $$$$ shocks, However more reviews on other small lifts are welcome

[jbolty]

Old Man Emu. Rides and flexes great. Get the shocks too.

[krochus]

Old Man Emu. Rides and flexes great. Get the shocks too.

I would like OME as their springs get very high marks but their "box kit" is very incomplete compared to other manufacturers.

[jbolty]

I would like OME as their springs get very high marks but their "box kit" is very incomplete compared to other manufacturers.

I just got the springs and shocks and bought u-bolts and brake lines locally. What else do you need? The kits seems to vary by vendor. Got mine from okonee offroad(spelling?)

[wildtyphoon]

well i use to have a superlift..... and i thought it was fine because i had nothing to compare it to..... after trying bds springs i realized the difference. anyways my point though is i wouldnt buy a superlift they are super stiff compared to a bds

[PATNHISYJ]

dont mean to be a pirate but why a 2.5" lift, soa in the future?

[krochus]

dont mean to be a pirate but why a 2.5" lift, soa in the future?

I thought I outlined that pretty thoroughly in my OP

[mjmangus]

Just finished my 2.5" lift install on my 90 yj. I bought the Pro Comp kit and am pretty happy with it. Took me about a weekend to do the work. My springs were pretty shot as well so the 2.5" lift actually yielded closer to 3.5" to 4". 4WD Hardware had them on sale over the weekend @ 25% off (about $520). I think they're still giving a 10% discount.

[LordAthens]

Got mine from okonee offroad(spelling?)


It's Oconee. FANTASTIC guys down there btw. I had a small issue with a RR MS SYE (due to my own fault) and they took care of me. Fast shipping, best price I found. Highly recommended.