I spoke with my 2 hard core wheeling experts (Cranky Steve) and Inchworm Jim.
IFS is not as strong as we like to think. Changing the geometry more than what turning the torsion bars does, changes everything.
The reason most of these lifts are for street is that they are bolt on. You have to have offset wheels, which add even more strain to all the suspension parts.
The differential in the front is relocated. Cross members relocated, etc.
SAS is the ONLY way to have a super tough trail rig. There really is no other way. (Until someone commits to building one) At that point, you would have to do SO much fabricating, you may as well do SAS.
When and ONLY WHEN, I see H3's with lifts in advertisements, out on the trail, on the Rubicon, will I believe that they are trail worthy.
If you want a rig to run on the trails, not dirt roads, then turn your bars and get some 35's.
If you want something that looks awesome, but would not last long wheeling, get the lift.
HOWEVER, they said if the lift is under 2 inches, it is fine, They saw an LC on the 'Con with a 2 inch lift and it did very well. (Which is about as much as we can get out of the T-Bar turn and 35's)
SAS cost????? 10K
Love your rig the way she is.....already perfect.