New to the Forum. Hello from California!

[XxGgg]

Hi everyone!
I recently got my hands on a white 2027 Wrangler 392, and I'm really excited to be part of this community!
I'm completely new to off-roading, but I'm very interested in modifications and upgrades. I'm looking forward to sharing experiences, learning feom everyone, and getting to know fellow Jeep enthusiasts!

 

[MRJP]

Welcome

 

[Focker]

Welcome to the forum. What part of California are you from?

 

[willy]

Congrats and welcome aboard!

 

[XxGgg]

Welcome to the forum. What part of California are you from?

I'm from Sacramento.

 

[Focker]

I'm from Sacramento.

Hello neighbor

 

[Hendawg392]

Welcome from SoCal

 

[XxGgg]

I have a question. If I want to lift my Jeep for daily driving while still being able to do some light off-roading, but I plan to keep the factory tires, how much of a lift would you recommend?


Also, which suspension brand would you recommend? FOX, Bilstein, or something else?


My main priority is maintaining good ride comfort and handling on the road while improving its off-road capability.

 

[Winston]

I have a question. If I want to lift my Jeep for daily driving while still being able to do some light off-roading, but I plan to keep the factory tires, how much of a lift would you recommend?


Also, which suspension brand would you recommend? FOX, Bilstein, or something else?


My main priority is maintaining good ride comfort and handling on the road while improving its off-road capability.

Honestly, stock is fine for light off-roading if by "light off-roading" you mean fire service roads.
My opinion, go do the stuff you want to do and then see how it feels.

You're going to get differing opinions here (which is good, and the point). Some people will recommend throwing a bunch of aftermarket parts on it to improve "X, Y, and Z". Others take a more modest approach like myself and will tell you to go and do the things you want to do and then start making a list from there.
Build and buy within your means and you'll save yourself some money and/or time. If you find out that you like to go fast over potholes without bottoming out, then that'll have us steer you one way, or if you like to go slow over some obstacles that'll steer you a different way.

For example, after 2 years owning with stock everything, I'm buying the AEV Dualsport XP suspension which is a 2.5-3" (negligible since I'm already lifted from factory). I want proven reliability and performance for long distance driving with capability to haul much more weight for longer expeditions, but also want to soak up the hard hits on roads with some speed.