2-2.5" Spacer Lift - What variables to consider when lifting?

[AlkBaik]

I've been pounding the JT/JL forums, google, and Youtube to research the best spacer lift for my Sport S.

I'm probably overthinking it, but I want a 2-2.5" lift for more "looks" verses function. I don't rock crawl, or do anything hardcore off road. The most I do is back country roads / odd logging roads/ hunting tracts here in WI.

With that said, I want my Jeep to sit taller with the probability of upgrading to 35" tires when my 33" wear out.

Each spacer lift and brand I have researched all seem to provide the basic pucks for the lifts - but some seem to be more incomplete than others.

Brands:

AEV Spacer Lift

Teraflex 2.5

ReadyLift SST 2.5

Iron Rock Offroad

Daystar (although it doesn't seem to be offered on their website anymore?)

Each of these kits comes with different options. Some include extended sway bars. Some included longer front lower control arms. Some recommend shock extensions. Some recommend NEW shocks.

From my research, lifting a JT 2-2.5" will shift the front and rear axel. Some people don't think it's a big deal, while others think it's quite noticeable and hurts the driving experience. To correct this, an adjustable front / rear trackbar should be installed.....

I guess, which option is the best way to go for basically my Sport S which is my DD that see's zero rock crawling?

I have a 1.5 TF level with front Bilstein 5100's. Should I order a pair for the rear, and just pick a spacer kit brand out of a hat?

The local 4x4 shop is advocating for the ReadyLift - But I'm pretty interested in the Teraflex 2.5 lift. But reading further on that lift, they also recommend new longer LCA's, and front/rear adjustable track bars, and falcon shocks.

Thanks.

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[AlkBaik]

AEV lift kit. This thing is awesome.

 

[JaysZJeep]

AEV lift kit. This thing is awesome.

Did you add the AEV front brackets as well or longer front arms?

 

[Sigz]

I ended up going with the 2.5 TF spacer lift with teraflex front LCAs, and TF adjustable front/rear track bar.

 

[AlkBaik]

Did you add the AEV front brackets as well or longer front arms?

The lift kit came with everything. I just added the Fox steering stabilizer. It drives better than before. I used to have a spacer front and back plus Fox shocks but it’s not worth it in my opinion because you don’t see it a difference. Save the money and get a good lift kit . ( not the cheap one ) FYI im running 35 in tires and 17 in wheels. Good luck !

 

[93civej1]

i put the 2.5 teraflex spacer on mine with falcon shocks. The back only came with a .5 spacer. I am really surprised by this as the front seems to sit higher than the back now. I think it should have at least came with a 3/4 or a 1" minimum. I feel like ill have to get something else in back to acheive the look I am wanting.

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