3” lift on a Comanche advice

[Warthog]

Need some help from you guys. I have an 86 Comanche I’m building. Want to do a bit of lift. 3” or so possibly 4”. Somewhere in that range. Issue is I have no coils to go off of and the rear leafs are pretty much shot. I was thinking some gs 1750 springs for the rear with core 4x4 adjustable shackles 2” to 3” ones I believe. It’s the longer set over the 1” to 2”. Any idea on this? And what size coil to level? I have no reference to go off of. Want to run 33 maybe 35 if I need to fill the gap so to speak but prefer 33. 456 gears. Thought about an Soa but that’s too much for me I believe. Lifted my cherokee with a 3.5 and it hit perfect. Almost too tall but I like it there. Many thanks in advance. Oh and the reason for those leafs is I’ve read some have gained up to 2” with em. I have no clue so figured time for expert advice.

[Pete M]

33s usually need more lift.  especially if they are fat ones.

[Smokeyyank]

What are you building it for? Are you fine chopping fenders? What's your budget. That will determine a lot. Gears are dependent on your transmission and engine. If you have a 5 banger will need to go deep. 4.56 with a manual you can be fine up to 35s but 4.88s more ideal, 5.13s if 2.5. Auto 4.88s work but 5.13s are more ideal for 35s

 

If you just want to cruise around I'd stick to 33s max 31s ideally, do control arm drop brackets, upgrade the lower arms and OME 3.5 coils, rear either new leafs or AAL with a 1" shackle and decent shocks. If you're wheeling long arms, either 3 or 4 link, no radius arms, new leafs and 2" shackle and 4" coils. If you want 35s you need more lift, like 6", not to mention the slew of other things for 35s.