During the years I've lived in Florida even a few inches of lift on a vehicle has been a factor in helping out people in flooded areas as well as clearing debris. So there's that. I'm asking questions about my options. Moneys not really an problem but I dont want to drop 4000 on a lift kit that may never see hard offroad use.
As far as the wheels, everyone is telling me to get rid of them. I have adapters. They look way better than the stock wheels. Would there be any reason not to buy new 17 inch tires that work with the kj once my current tires are worn out? I appreciate the flaming as I am new to the kj platform I'd rather you guys tell me straight up so I dont waste time and money and driveability etc
Thanks
I would sell the wheels and get ones that bolt on without adapters. Many great looking wheels out there that will work.
As far as a lift no need to spend 4000 dollars, heck I run jeepinbyals coilovers on 2 of my KJs and 4000 would of almost paid for both of them
You can do a good lift for 800-850 in springs, shocks, bumpstops etc and ride and handle well
As far as going off road I always want to laugh , its like I don't care what it rides like on road . An upgraded suspension will ride ON ROAD 100 times better that even when a KJ was brand new .
My first drive in my 04 when I bought it new , I realized that if I was going to keep it , it had to have an upgraded suspension since brand new it sucked ride wise.
If you build a KJ cheap, ( spacer lifts etc ) you're going to hate it , build it with the right parts and you'll love it