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So, I've gathered up all the goodies for my new '07 OR X....Volant CAI, headers, exhaust, sliders/skids,....etc etc etc. It's all en route and going to be installed shortly.
The original plan was to install a Daystar 2" lift and cam bolts. For some reason, I'm now on the fence about it - I guess because A) I'll certainly be wheeling but not gnarly boulder crawling, B) I kind of hate the idea of taking things out of factory geometry (damn UCA contact issue), C) I don't plan on fitting larger tires, and D) this is an everyday multi-purpose vehicle (I want to make it a bit more wheeling-worthy but not a daily pain in the ass), and E) I was considering the lift for functional reasons, I don't really care about the aesthetics.
So, for those that have just a couple inches of lift, how much has it helped with you X's wheeling prowess? Were you having trouble with the factory ground clearance (too low, getting high-centered or anything)? How did it affect driveability and handling all around? Recommend it?
Thanks fellas, I'm decided on everything else and almost there...your reward will be another sweet X in the fold (with pics, of course).

The original plan was to install a Daystar 2" lift and cam bolts. For some reason, I'm now on the fence about it - I guess because A) I'll certainly be wheeling but not gnarly boulder crawling, B) I kind of hate the idea of taking things out of factory geometry (damn UCA contact issue), C) I don't plan on fitting larger tires, and D) this is an everyday multi-purpose vehicle (I want to make it a bit more wheeling-worthy but not a daily pain in the ass), and E) I was considering the lift for functional reasons, I don't really care about the aesthetics.
So, for those that have just a couple inches of lift, how much has it helped with you X's wheeling prowess? Were you having trouble with the factory ground clearance (too low, getting high-centered or anything)? How did it affect driveability and handling all around? Recommend it?
Thanks fellas, I'm decided on everything else and almost there...your reward will be another sweet X in the fold (with pics, of course).