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Yes, using shackles is 1000000% better than using blocks.

I can't attest to whether or not they'll stiffen the ride up a lot.

 

Shackles will feel the same, but spacers are gonna change the angle of your control arms, thus changing the feeling. But you will soon add heavier tires, and that changes the feeling too. It's gonna change, but that's what you're trying to do.

 

Now I Know there are a couple different kinds of coil spacers ones that go in between the coils and ones that rest under them. Which would be better? Now I use the Budget booster with coil spacers right? And shackles in the back? The best way I guess you guys could say?

 

You're not far enough along to worry about the spacers that go in the middle of two springs. Those are for offroading fanatics who can tell they need a dual rate spring.
The spacers you'd use would go on the top of the coil springs. You will continue to feel the same spring rate you are used to. The biggest difference you'll notice is "Don't turn corners as fast. And if you swerve a little at 45mph+, you notice the body sway more. You get used to that.

 

now what would be a good height to lift it? 2" or more? or less?

 

The options to weigh are costs for repair and maintenance. Tires are a good place to start. A set of 31" tires is gonna cost you $800+-. 30" tires will cost about $100 less.
The size of the tires pushes the limits on the stock equipment. A wise, careful wheeler can run 33's and never break anything. Then there's guys who can break everything on 31's. The answer to your question is best answered with these questions: Are you gonna take care of it? Are you willing and able to repair it if you wanna try something difficult?
I have mine set at 3" front, 4" rear on 31's and I love it. It feels like 10 times the vehicle it was before. It's good to work your way up too. That way you get used to the changes a little at a time.
The choice that will give you the most options right now would be a 3" lift. For the most likeable result, I also suggest the full replacement of the springs, leaf and coil. And if it's in your budget, you can later add longer control arms. This adds a lot to the functionality of the lift.

 

Would it be a good idea to start with the lift then add new tires? Then replace what needs to be replaced? Im not wanting to do hardcore off-roading. Some light off-roading will be fine. I am and will be on a tight budget till I get a new job.

 

What size are the tires you have now?

 

Shackles and bb won't stiffen the ride. Personally I don't like the long shackles hanging down and catching on everything. That's why I cut mine down and used blocks.

But I am pretty picky on my off road set up. Most people just mall crawl so they don't really notice or care.

 

I love the logic here

 

Buy you some 3" coil spacers in the front. Can be had for 40 $

And a 2" block for the rear. Its the easiest to install and works well.


Did this for my fathers jeep and he loves it. Does not change the ride at all. And its under a hundred dollars.

Tire wise 30" tires will be the max without cutting the fender wells. Again we did this for my dad and it really transformed the old jeep!

 

I have stock tires on it now.

And as for blocks I haven't heard good things about blocks for the rear.

 

If you have 235's, you can run those on a 3" lift. If you have 225's, I would try to get something a little bigger to be safe.

 

I have 235/75r/15

 

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