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3" lift ideas for 2000 TJ

Discussion in 'Wrangler TJ (1996-2006)' started by Warrenb, Feb 16, 2018.

  1. Feb 16, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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    in need of some ideas for a 3 inch lift for my 2000 Tj.
     
    Warrenb, Feb 16, 2018
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    For a decent budget minded lift look at Zone Offroad their 4.25" combo lift comes highly recommended by many. For a 3" lift just don't use the 1.25" body lift blocks. if you see the need in the future for more tire clearance then you could add the blocks. http://zoneoffroad.com/zone-offroad-products-4.25in-suspension-lift-kit-jeep-wrangler/j25-j26

    They also offer a 3" lift http://zoneoffroad.com/zone-offroad-products-3in-suspension-lift-kit-jeep-wrangler/j2-j3
    Be aware that you could and probably will have driveline vibrations with any lift at 2" or above. You may also consider buying adjustable control arms.
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2018 at 3:40 PM
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    On my old 2000 Sahara I ran a 2” Procomp lift with Bilstein 5100’s on stock wheels. I believe my tires were 32x10.5. It was a really solid lift on the lower end of the price scale. Currently I run a Rubicon Express 3.5” with 1” body lift and Fox 2.0 shocks with remote reservoirs. More expensive, but with cut fenders, I’m running 37’s. I have absolutely no complaints about the set up. It’s awesome.

    I’ve also heard nothing but good things about Rock Krawler and Old Man Emu. If I were starting new, I’d probably go Rock Krawler.

    With a 3” you’ll probably want to do SYE and some other things to prevent driveline shake. This is part of the reason the 2” is a great value. The springs and shocks aren’t much cheaper than a 3-4” lift, but you don’t need to do anything else to the Jeep to run a 2”.
     
    UrbanCowboy, Feb 17, 2018
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  5. Feb 17, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    Welcome to the forum.
    Great advice posted up top. Post pics....we like Jeep Porn pics. Lolll.

    My DD is a 2016 JK with a 2" lift and 35s. Not a TJ. But, with the flat fender flares. My lift looks like it's a 4". If yoir looking for a simple basic lift. As @UrbanCowboy posted is your best bet. But all info above is also do able. Post those pics.
     
    JKBob 25, Feb 17, 2018
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