Lift kit and tires suggestions

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cdeeds2005

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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

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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

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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!)