Hi Guys;
I have a white 97 TJ sport with p225/75R15 tires and it's time for new tires. I'd like to make the jeep look better so I talked with a local guy who lifts Jeeps. He recommended the following options:
Option 1: Get 15 x 8 wheels with 31/10.5 BFG AT tires.
Option 2: Get a 3" body lift and 33 inch tires.
To be honest, I've done little off roading and the Jeep is my daily highway car (it has been for the last 127,000 miles) BUT I really want to give it a new cooler look. I know NOTHING about the pro's and con's of a body lift. Could you guys please answer a couple of questions?
- My college age kids want to drive my Jeep and I'm a bit worried that the 3" lift would make the jeep more tipsy by raising the Center of gravity. Is this true and can it be offset by wider tires?
- Is there any downside (other than price) for option 2?
- Would a 2" body lift be a better compromise - he said he wouldn't recommend it. Basically, he said if you're going to do it might as well do 3".
Thanks for your help! (Any links to pics of two or 3 inch body lifts would be greatly appreciated as well!
Joe