4 or 4.5 lift kit W/stock fox shocks?

[Jteakus]

37x12.50 17 BFG KO2 C rated

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[Jt_gladi]

37x12.50 17 BFG KO2 C rated

38s will fit perfectly no issues then, I appreciate you you helped me make my choice.

 

[WILDHOBO]

38s will fit perfectly no issues then, I appreciate you you helped me make my choice.

It depends on the 38’s. K02’s are known to be some of the smallest 37’s out there. They’re sometimes mistaken for larger 35’s. So unless you’re looking at 38” k02’s, I wouldn’t use that as your benchmark.

 

[Jt_gladi]

It depends on the 38’s. K02’s are known to be some of the smallest 37’s out there. They’re sometimes mistaken for larger 35’s. So unless you’re looking at 38” k02’s, I wouldn’t use that as your benchmark.

Aaaaaa I see, I was looking at some Nitto Ridge Grapplers.

I had them on my Wk2 and loved them but had 35s

 

[WILDHOBO]

Aaaaaa I see, I was looking at some Nitto Ridge Grapplers.

I had them on my Wk2 and loved them but had 35s

Yeah. I don’t know the Nitto measurements, but my Mickey Thomson 37’s are a full inch larger than k02’s.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Clayton makes a diesel specific lift. They make nice stuff.

Below is their least expensive diesel lift option which includes adjustable track bars and front upper arms. It’s a lot more complete than the Mopar lift for not much more money. You do have to add shocks to the cost of the Clayton kit.

https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-gladiator-diesel-25-ride-right-lift-kit-2020-jt

 

[Jt_gladi]

Here you go
Metalcloak | Jeep JT Gladiator True Dual Rate Lift Kit Suspension

Hey I was reading that metal cloak recommends you replace your drive shaft if you install the 3.5” kit, did you have to replace yours?

 

[Jteakus]

I have heard if you don't disconnect the front sway bar you can get by with stock. I replaced mine. You could install the lift, cycle the suspension and see how the clearances play out but even if they do I would plan for a front shaft in the future.

 

[Jt_gladi]

I have heard if you don't disconnect the front sway bar you can get by with stock. I replaced mine. You could install the lift, cycle the suspension and see how the clearances play out but even if they do I would plan for a front shaft in the future.

which one did you end up getting?

 

[Jteakus]

I got the one they sell. I think it is made by Adams. I am a big Tom Woods fan too.

 

[Jt_gladi]

I got the one they sell. I think it is made by Adams. I am a big Tom Woods fan too.

I appreciate you! Il be calling metalcloak tomorrow to get more info on the shaft they have if not il go with the Tom Woods one. Might as well replace the shaft now vs later

 

[Jt_gladi]

just placed my order for MetalCloaks 3.5” true dual rate kit with their drive shaft, thanks for everyone input!

 

[Jt_gladi]

Just installed the lift, couldnt be happier with metalcloak

 

[Camaroboi13]

Just installed the lift, couldnt be happier with metalcloak

Stance looks nice, glad you are happy.

On a side note, I could care less if I get flamed, the people responding in this thread are useless. I’m sorry, I had to say it. Why? Because I’m on a 4.5” lift with 37s and it looks/drives/wheels just fine. Also a diesel, no need for regearing, no need for chromoly axle shafts, no need for axle trusses, no need for driveshafts, none of that crap. Did the lift by myself on the garage floor with basic hand tools, no spring compressors, nothing. Never even took it in for alignment. Cost for everything was just under $2300. People seem to think that because it didn’t work out for one person that it won’t work out for everyone. Sheesh ?
/rant

 

[WILDHOBO]

Stance looks nice, glad you are happy.

On a side note, I could care less if I get flamed, the people responding in this thread are useless. I’m sorry, I had to say it. Why? Because I’m on a 4.5” lift with 37s and it looks/drives/wheels just fine. Also a diesel, no need for regearing, no need for chromoly axle shafts, no need for axle trusses, no need for driveshafts, none of that crap. Did the lift by myself on the garage floor with basic hand tools, no spring compressors, nothing. Never even took it in for alignment. Cost for everything was just under $2300. People seem to think that because it didn’t work out for one person that it won’t work out for everyone. Sheesh ?
/rant

I agree that you probably don’t need a regear with the diesel, but if you think you can wheel it heavily without eventually breaking something, like an axle shaft, you’re in for a potential surprise. The diesel doesn’t change the physics of the lift and tire weight, and how it stresses oem parts like axle shafts and driveshafts.

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