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The Official "What Lift Should I Install In My WK" Thread

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What lift/tire size to go with?????

I have a stock 06 WK and it's that time for me to be getting new tires, so I thought I should lift the Jeep since it's great timing.

I was wondering what lift kit (brand and size) and what tire size would be the best combination so I will not have to use spacers. I will be posting some pics of the Jeep when I get home tonight.

Thanks.
 
#2 ·
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My JK gets lifted on Monday...

3.25" Rough Country lift
35" Nitto Trail Grappler tires
AEV Front steering kit
Using stock Sahara rims so I got the 1.25" spacers

Will post pics of it next week
 
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I am also going to be keeping the stock rims with it also.

Any help would be great.
 
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Here are a few pics of the WK as it is right now:

 

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Here are a few pics of the WK as it is right now:


What about an OME 2.25" or a Rough Country 2" lift? Either one of these seems to be pretty easy work to put on and fairly inexpensive. Just wondering what size tires I can get on the WK with this sort of lift?

I already have the tire brand picked out and I will have them mounted and an alignment done. Just looking at what size I can get with that sort of lift so I don't have to put on spacers.
 
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I say, get spacers and keep the wheels.

How big of a tire = how big of a lift you get. How much are you wanting to spend? It'll be about a grand to mount and balance the tires +tires. OME lift is about 780-800 shipped then few hours for a shop to install it.... there is a grand there. Superlift 4" is a 2K kit and it'll cost abit to install it since its requires welding and cutting.
 
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The biggest tire you can go with is 285/70/17 or 33"x11.5"x17". You'll have to do the fold pinch weld mod and trim the bolt on the upper arm there to fit that size AND you'll def have to get 1.5inch spacers.
 
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Well if that is the case, would I be able to stuff in a 255/70/17 without any major work?
 
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mmm... It might be possible. If your tire shop is cool, have them mount the two front tires and set it down and go lock to lock and see.
 
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Ok, I will have to check with them, but I was wondering which one of these tires would be better for my WK, Greneral Grabber AT2 or the Firestone Destination AT. I can get really good deals on both of them, but wondering which one would perform better and look good at the same time.
 
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Ok, I will have to check with them, but I was wondering which one of these tires would be better for my WK, Greneral Grabber AT2 or the Firestone Destination AT. I can get really good deals on both of them, but wondering which one would perform better and look good at the same time.
Go with a Rough Country lift since it uses a metal rear coil spacer which will outlast all other poly spacers sold with every other kit, i believe that lift kit is about $150. a 255/70/17 will fit with no modifications, and no need for wheel spacers. This setup will save you a good penny.
 
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Grabber AT2 is abit more aggressive tread from what i can see.
 
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I have the Rocky Road 2.25 lift with 265/70/17's and 1.5 spacers. I kept my stock rims on as well. I like my set up, looks good handles off road well and does good on the highway. But there are a few different spacer kits you could go with.
 
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Anyone recommend the Rock Krawler 3.5" X Factor shown on the website?

http://www.rockkrawler.com/images/RKWK35XF_03.jpg

GRAND CHEROKEE 3.5 X FACTOR SYSTEM




SKU: RKWK35XF
Suggested Retail: $349.00
The Rock Krawler 3.5 Inch X Factor System for the Jeep Grand Cherokee WK has been engineered to improve your WK's off-road ability while maintaining excellent street manors, providing simple installation and a lifetime of durability. Rock Krawler replaces the factory cast strut forks with new high quality precision welded laser cut steel units that are made from 1/4" thick material. This maintains the factory travel range and ride quality from the OEM front strut. In the rear, simple poly spring spacers are installed on top of the factory coil springs. By using this lift method you are assured a factory like ride that will remain sag free for life. The system is a complete bolt in product that is completely reversable. This is the best 3.5 Inch system on the market for Grand Cherokee WK's and is backed by our lifetime guarentee.
System Benefits:
1) Complete bolt in system.

2) Allows for 31 Inch Tires with no Fender Trimming or 32x11.5's with Minor Fender Trimming. Shown with 33x10.5R17 SSR's (265/70R17 SSR's) on 17x9 Helo Max 6 Wheels with 4.5 Inches of Back Space.

3) Factory like ride quality.

4) Improved off-road ability.

5) Vehicle is easily returned to stock which makes it perfect for lease units. Go ahead and trash the WK and turn it back in when your lease is up!

System Includes:
(2) precision welded strut forks made from 1/4 thick laser cut steel, (2) poly spring spacers, hardware, and detailed instructions.

Notes: Provides approximately 3.5" of lift in the front and 2" in the rear for a nice level stance. Can be used with OEM rear shocks. Rear shocks that are 2" longer than OE are recommended, but not required for installation.
 
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I have the rock krawler lift and love it. It has great road manners, and handles well off road. My only complaint or issue I need to fix, is the rear shocks should definitely be longer. When you really flex the suspension, the back end feels like it isn't living up to it's potential. But that's something that can be fixed or upgraded during installation.
 
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Hope these help you out. BTW the kit is really easy to put on.
 
#24 ·
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I do not recommend the 3.5 X Factor lift. You don't get 3.5" of lift.
 
#25 ·
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"Notes: Provides approximately 3.5" of lift in the front and 2" in the rear for a nice level stance."

It definitely lives up to it's notes.
 
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"Notes: Provides approximately 3.5" of lift in the front and 2" in the rear for a nice level stance."

It definitely lives up to it's notes.
I heard different from other WK owners with the RK lift. What are your before and after hub to fender measurements?

And what size tires are those? I think I got more lift than you because my fender gaps are larger.

Edit: Ok. I just saw it in your sig up top. Yeah. I think I definatley got more lift than you. Those are 32" tires right?
 
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I would definitely be interested to see how the measurements come out. I have never acutally measured it because I was satisfied with the look it acheived and the ride quality. Wouldn't be a bad thing to know exactly how it stands up to others.

I will measure tonight when I get home from work and let you know.

The tires are 265/70/17. What is your setup?
 
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I would definitely be interested to see how the measurements come out. I have never acutally measured it because I was satisfied with the look it acheived and the ride quality. Wouldn't be a bad thing to know exactly how it stands up to others.

I will measure tonight when I get home from work and let you know.

The tires are 265/70/17. What is your setup?
It looks good man. It really does. I'm not bashing your ride. I like it. I'm just saying that people I've talked with on forums when I was shopping for a lift said I would get more lift with the OME kit and that RK doesn't give 3.5"

You don't have to measure if you don't want to. Your ride looks good.
 
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Oh no I didn't think you were bashing it at all. Dont worry my feelings dont get hurt that easily. lol I really would be interested to see how it measures up. Ill get them up tonight.
 
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I would try and get the RRO lift but the costumer reviews are pretty bad.

The only thing is poly spacer though. I don't know if I'd trust them like AcidCold has stated.
 
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