Lift kit question

[mattjeep]

Hey guys I'm thinking about going with the Rock Krawler 3.0 inch lift or with the Rocky Road 2.5 lift. My KJ is a 2006 2wd. I want to put 265/75/16's on it. I've heard the can only put 265/70's but that seems to little to me. I don't mind it rubbing when I turn the front wheels to lock. Do you guys think I could put the 265/75's with just a little splash guard trimming if necessary?

 

[tommudd]

Go Frankenlift, pull out the inner fenders, and you can run them but they will rub some if out flexing, but if only for looks then sure, any bigger and you need SFA and new gears etc.

 

[mattjeep]

Thanks for the tip. I like the Frankenlift the only bad thing about it is how expensive it is.

 

[tommudd]

Then do an OME Medium duty springs, rancho struts & shocks and a clevis with no real weight on the front end you should get a decent amount of lift, unless you want a heavy bumper then go OME Heavy Dutys

 

[mattjeep]

Tom, which clevis lift are you talking about?

 

[tommudd]

there is only one clevis lift, ...do you know what a clevis lift is??

 

[KJ04]

Tom, which clevis lift are you talking about?

Where the bottom of the strut sits in the clevis fork, just raise the strut up 3/8"- 1/2" and torque the bolt to 100 ft. lbs. That's called a clevis lift.

 

[mattjeep]

I went snooping on your cardomain page KJ04 and I must say, you have one bad ass KJ. As far as the clevis lift, all i have to do is raise the strut and tighten the fork bolt? It won't slip back down?

 

[zos57]

This budget lift sounds great! Is there anything else you need to do to have a solid daily driver that is raised up about 2.5"? BTW, Great site guys, just joined yesterday and love it!!!