stock 05 TJ- new stock 215/75-15's - do I need lift to go on beach / if so, what?

Asked by GuruV6DHT Sep 11, 2018 at 08:47 PM about the 2005 Jeep Wrangler SE

Question type: Car Customization

Just bought fully stock I4 / 6spd jeep and replaced stock tires before before I knew anything. Now some tell me I'll drag in the beach sand if I don't lift. Is that true?
If so, which is more cost effective, body or suspension lift, or both? Mind you, NO off road except beach.
Knowing the goal, can you please be specific - what needs be done, what parts to change. Did not expect this, trying keep cost down, yet achieve goal.
Suggest what the change would cost, please. If it costs another 1000 just might bail. Please help!

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GuruV6DHT answered 6 years ago

"Your cost may vary based on the components you've selected ......." Please don't get me wrong, I need info on WHICH components to select for the most bang for the buck. The stock size tires are new and staying. Fortunately, I got medium nubby AT's. So, does body lift or suspension lift get the job done? What parts? I don't want to change brake lines, etc. Specifically, what is the least that will get me thru the soft sand and still be a DD. The general info given on beach use was excellent; I trust your article will be also. Problem is, I can use the info now. Thanks.

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GuruV6DHT answered 6 years ago

Yessir, frustration is right. No offense intended, but did you read my questions? I never asked for brand names. I want to know what I should lift, not whose parts I should use.You said "know we got what we wanted". But I don't know what I should want! What is the least needed to get me thru the sand for sure? Shocks, springs, spacers, bump stops, what? Anybody? I can't believe 1800 is least needed to drive dry sand beach. Anybody?

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