Originally Posted by 3wbdriver

I went with the Bilstein 5100 four shock level/lift kit and stock size AT tires. I have mine set at 1.75" on the front which made it look level, although I probably have a slight reverse rake with gear in the back. I have been completely satisfied with it and have had 2 weekends so far running easy to moderate trails with no problems. On road ride is still almost factory feeling with just a slight stiffening from the shocks. While doing my research I did notice several of the kits are listed as NOT KDSS compatible for the 2014, but that seems to be more of a caution. That qualifier is actually what drove me to find this forum to get some answers.

In hindsight though I think I may have been more satisfied had I saved up and gone with an OME lift kit (New Old Man Emu Suspension with 2'' lift.). They are tuned to your specific vehicle/intent/use and include springs and shocks. But like you, I had no intention of doing any serious off roading. That went out the door on my first outing. Definitely do some research. Look at as many of the "build" threads as you can. They are stickied on the upper half of page 1. If you want opinions who best to get them from than the people who are using them and already providing feedback? A lot of the members also provide links to their own build threads in their signature lines, so if you see a vehicle you like look at his signature to see if there is a link.

And yes, this can be a rough crowd when you ask what seems like a oft repeated question. I recommend you preface any search terms you do with "5th Gen". That has helped me narrow my results without having to add to the brain strain here. There is a thread floating in here that lists every available suspension option we are aware of, but it hasn't been linked in the FAQ yet. I'll try to find it and link it here. But it is more of a price and where to buy guideline than a product review.



Good luck with your research.

Originally Posted by thebwlife

Look in my signature.