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Lift kit and tires suggestions

cdeeds2005

Rank I
Launch Member

Contributor I

Hey guys, I'm looking at getting a lift and some bigger tires on my 2018 JKU Rubicon. Currently I'm thinking about doing a 3" lift with 35" tires on them because from my understanding I won't need to regear if I stick to those sizes. I don't plan on doing any real rock crawling but instead I plan on focusing more on trails and overlanding. Can you guys offer suggestions or advice in terms of where and what to buy? Thanks in advance.
 

MazeVX

Rank VI
Launch Member

Influencer II

If you you need to regear for 35s is depending on your actual axle ratio and a bit on your transmission and planned weight. If it's a 3.21 with a manual you won't be really happy with 35s.
What to get is a question of budget, gravel roads and dirt tracks can annoy the hell out of you with a cheap suspension and not enough uptravel.
 

kwill

Rank II

Enthusiast III

I guess I'm a stick in the mud but for your described use case you don't need any lift or upsized tires. Putting a bunch of unsprung weight on the axles increases wear and tear and kills your gas mileage. (But it looks cool!)
 
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