What should I upgrade first? Wheels, Tires, or Lift?

[PainlessSauce]

Pretty much the title...I obviously want to do all 3 at once, but my wallet disagrees. What do you suggest getting done first?

I have a 4dr black diamond non-SAS and I want to add 35s with new rims and the 1.5"-2" lift. And I want a capable lift too, one that can handle off-roading, not just a spacer which I hear hurts your off-roading capabilities. So that would probably be a coiler swap.

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[TCC]

Speakers

Do the tires/wheels first. Stock suspension works fine with 35’s on +30mm offset wheels (same as SAS). Had this on my OBX. Never felt the need for a lift other than a 1” front leveling Kit.

 

[RC Bronco]

I started in your situation and have held out over the past 20k miles - unless you're looking to hit some level 5+ trails right now, you're well enough equipped to handle most trails

What I did first was upgrade the entire sound system, cause that gets the most use on a daily basis

I haven't yet upgraded my wheels or tires, but just purchased Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 Coilovers and some Zone UCA's and those will get installed at some point in the near future. The next big purchase will be 35's

 

[PrepVet]

Making sure you can afford the car first. I have seen a lot of repo'ed jeeps and broncos recently, all tarted up and going to auction.

 

[stickshifthappy]

Personally I'd upgrade my bank account first.

 

[PWillette]

Pretty much the title...I obviously want to do all 3 at once, but my wallet disagrees. What do you suggest getting done first?

I have a 4dr black diamond non-SAS and I want to add 35s with new rims and the 1.5"-2" lift. And I want a capable lift too, one that can handle off-roading, not just a spacer which I hear hurts your off-roading capabilities. So that would probably be a coiler swap.

You can get by w/o a lift to add 35s, just remove crash bars. If you went w/ a 35 x 10.5 tire you could stay with the OEM wheels until ready to upgrade. If going 35 x 12.5 will need a wheel w/ minimum +30mm offset.

 

[1st 75th ranger]

Pretty much the title...I obviously want to do all 3 at once, but my wallet disagrees. What do you suggest getting done first?

I have a 4dr black diamond non-SAS and I want to add 35s with new rims and the 1.5"-2" lift. And I want a capable lift too, one that can handle off-roading, not just a spacer which I hear hurts your off-roading capabilities. So that would probably be a coiler swap.

i" level tires will fit
if needed perch lift before spacers

 

[1st 75th ranger]

i" level tires will fit
if needed perch lift before spacers

 

[marktwain2001]

Billstien 5100s will provide up to a 2 inch lift and level the vehicle at the vehicle at the same time. It will also transform the handeling. This is the first upgrade.

 

[Area51BS]

I started in your situation and have held out over the past 20k miles - unless you're looking to hit some level 5+ trails right now, you're well enough equipped to handle most trails

What I did first was upgrade the entire sound system, cause that gets the most use on a daily basis

I haven't yet upgraded my wheels or tires, but just purchased Eibach Pro Truck 2.0 Coilovers and some Zone UCA's and those will get installed at some point in the near future. The next big purchase will be 35's

My thoughts exactly. Wear out the OEM rubber first and the sound system needs advance life support.

 

[Twister22]

I went with a 3” Readylift 17x9 black rhino wheels 37 inch Yokohama MT

 

[Aonarch]

Suspension first and foremost, and don't cheap out on a spacer lift, nor go too high. IFS lifts really need to be limited to 2-2.5". I know people go 3" here, but lifting IFS just decreases down travel and puts your CVs and tie rods at nonoptimal angles.

I have the Ford Performance 2" Lift Kit and absolutely love it. It uses custom valved 6100s with Sasquatch springs.

 

[RHeinz]

For going to the mall….. you absolutely need all of the mods you mentioned.

For off-roading, your vehicle is probably already quite capable. Why not give it a go first and discover what you actually need for the type of off-roading you’ll be doing.

 

[BlueBronco]

Search the marketplace for Squatch take-offs. That is going to be the cheapest coilover lift you can find.

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