I picked up a 2016 JKU Rubicon and trying to come up with an affordable way to put 35’s on and make it fun. This is my DD but I also want to be able have some fun off road as well. I am looking at two Rough Country products; 3.5 inch lift #60930 and a 2.5 inch series II spacer lift # 635. I don’t have the money for new wheels and I like the factory wheels so with either lift I plan on running 1.5 inch Rough Country spacers. Any insights/words of wisdom would be appreciated.
JKU Rubicon lift help
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I picked up a 2016 JKU Rubicon and trying to come up with an affordable way to put 35’s on and make it fun. This is my DD but I also want to be able have some fun off road as well. I am looking at two Rough Country products; 3.5 inch lift #60930 and a 2.5 inch series II spacer lift # 635. I don’t have the money for new wheels and I like the factory wheels so with either lift I plan on running 1.5 inch Rough Country spacers. Any insights/words of wisdom would be appreciated.
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The 2.5 series 2 is a decent budget boost. We don't usually recommend the Rough Country spring lifts... They are considered low end with below average shocks and poorly designed brackets.
If you are looking at RC for budget purposes, let us know what you budget is and some more details on how you plan to use your Jeep and we can give you some better guidance.
If you are looking at RC for budget purposes, let us know what you budget is and some more details on how you plan to use your Jeep and we can give you some better guidance.
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there is a max width tire recommendationfor the stock wheels. i think the stock wheel width is 7.5 inches and im not sure the max recommended tire width is. I know some people run 35s on stock wheels, probably not something i would do though. Also, you wont get too many good reviews on the rough country lifts. Im currently in the same boat as you, looking to do a moderate (2.5 inch) lift and either 34s or 35s. Ive been saving since i got my jeep which has been almost 2 years, driving and figuring out as I go what ill want/need. What I did was installed the TF spacer leveling kit about 3 months after I got it. Didnt have money at the time for new wheels/tires, and I just couldnt get rid of a brand new set of tires. If it were me, Id wait til I could afford a decent spring lift and new wheels, but thats just me
thanks for the information, I was not aware that there was a difference. Who should I talk with and is there a direct number to call?
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You will quickly learn that affordable and Jeep do not go together lol
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When he says "we", he is referring to the collective "we" here on the forum. [emoji6]
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Yes, the "we" is the general pool of Jeep enthusiasts here on WF.
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A vehicle as expensive as a 2016 JKUR deserves a quality lift. Rough Country is for 2007 JKs with 200K on the clock. Don’t go out and spend a huge chunk of change on a bad ass Jeep and then skimp on the lift.
As stated rough country is bad
If money is tight keep it stock or just do a budget boost. Then in time when you can save up get a better lift then rough country, it will save you money in the long run.
Many run 35’s with stock wheels. As someone mentioned according to the tire manufacturer 35’s are to wide for oem wheels however it can be done with no issues. The hardest thing is finding a shop that will mount 35’s to the oem wheels. Most large chain tire shops will not
Depending on the miles on your rubicon you might have a few years more life out of the oem suspension or they could be almost worn out. Depending on the miles would determine for me what direction I do. When I purchased my Jku rhr new, I didn’t like the idea of spending money on a budget boost then in another year or two wanting new springs/shocks, so I drove the car stock for 2 years before I added my lift.
If money is tight keep it stock or just do a budget boost. Then in time when you can save up get a better lift then rough country, it will save you money in the long run.
Many run 35’s with stock wheels. As someone mentioned according to the tire manufacturer 35’s are to wide for oem wheels however it can be done with no issues. The hardest thing is finding a shop that will mount 35’s to the oem wheels. Most large chain tire shops will not
Depending on the miles on your rubicon you might have a few years more life out of the oem suspension or they could be almost worn out. Depending on the miles would determine for me what direction I do. When I purchased my Jku rhr new, I didn’t like the idea of spending money on a budget boost then in another year or two wanting new springs/shocks, so I drove the car stock for 2 years before I added my lift.
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You can also consider 285/75 R17. They are almost as tall as a 35 and an inch skinnier. I run a rancho 2" "sport" lift with RS9000 adjustable shocks and Metal Cloak 1" rear bump stops. The lift was $450 + $30 for the bump stops. I bought Cooper AT3s but BFG just came out with the KO2s in that size as well. I did get aftermarket wheels but you can run spacers on the stock rims if you want. For full 35s i would do a 2.5-3" lift though. At 2" the Rancho lift is pretty simple with a few high quality parts and its really only 2". This simplifies the setup. Once you go beyond 2" there are more parts needed to make the lift work and things get more expensive to do it right. For lifts beyond 2" I would recommend Teraflex, Metal Cloak, Rock Krawler, JKS or Rancho as brands and would only consider lifts with at least front lower control arms included in the kit. Remember there are no "deals" to discover with kits that advertise big height gains for little money, just half-assery.
Thanks guys, I was not aware that I would have trouble getting 35s on the stock wheels. I guess a 34 is pretty darn close and it will save me a chunk of money.
So many lifts out there. If I don’t do a lift and just go with a leveling kit for now, any reason not to go with the Rough Country? They are more affordable than most others. If I am just buying spacers is there really a difference in quality between what you get?
Should I stay away from Polly spacers or are they preferred?
What about wheel spacers? Ok to use RC?
Thanks again for all your comments
So many lifts out there. If I don’t do a lift and just go with a leveling kit for now, any reason not to go with the Rough Country? They are more affordable than most others. If I am just buying spacers is there really a difference in quality between what you get?
Should I stay away from Polly spacers or are they preferred?
What about wheel spacers? Ok to use RC?
Thanks again for all your comments
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Not sure if you mentioned a budget figure but as an example the Rancho 2" progressive rate lift gets you Four(4) new springs and shocks. Either RS5000 or RS9000 (Adjustable) for 300-400 dollars.
Wheel spacers (if needed) Spidertrax, Teraflex 1.5" are suitable (I run them) also, you are in Colorado - You get snow. A wide tire isn't your best bet for snow/ice driving. 11-11.5 would be the widest I'd go. (I run 11") 285/75-17 is a nice tire.
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My rancho sport kit gave me around 2” of lift on my rubicon and an improved ride. I run the 285/75R17 tires. Really good fit with 3.73 gears. Mileage did’t seem to change much. I didn’t buy the lift to be cheap, I bough it because I didn’t want to change the Jeep too much. At less than 500 for the rancho kit and some metal cloak rear bump stops the hocky puck lifts seem like a waste of time and money.
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