NUUB WITH LIFT QUESTIONS (2022 GLADIATOR)

[Heavy D]

As yall can see from pic.. My wheels (Fuel FC125 "Rincon" in 20x10) have a huge offset (-48) so when I do a search for suspension upgrades, most of the info doesn't apply to my application.

I want to run 35" tires in either 13.5" or 14.5" width (most likely Swampers).
I DO NOT want to cut or shave any trim or fenders.
I also want to get away with the minimum lift possible due to be a pretty banged up 57 year old guy that is already depending on retractable steps to get in and out.

Not doing any rock crawling so I don't need 18 inches of travel but also wanna be able to pull down in the ditch and turn around without snatching a fender off.

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[Heavy D]

And thanks in advance for any tips or info

 

[DarthAWM]

I would say a .75"-1" spacer lift should accommodate your tire size and usage needs. This place is kinda wild, I'm see threads about people running 37's on stock Sport suspensions and I'm over here with a 3.5" Evo lift to fit mine on a Rubicon.

 

[GI Grandpa]

As yall can see from pic.. My wheels (Fuel FC125 "Rincon" in 20x10) have a huge offset (-48) so when I do a search for suspension upgrades, most of the info doesn't apply to my application.

I want to run 35" tires in either 13.5" or 14.5" width (most likely Swampers).
I DO NOT want to cut or shave any trim or fenders.
I also want to get away with the minimum lift possible due to be a pretty banged up 57 year old guy that is already depending on retractable steps to get in and out.

Not doing any rock crawling so I don't need 18 inches of travel but also wanna be able to pull down in the ditch and turn around without snatching a fender off.

All you really need is a 2" spacer lift. I would look at AEV, Teraflex or another quality company that sells a complete kit and have fun.

 

[aFatBird]

I would say a .75"-1" spacer lift should accommodate your tire size and usage needs. This place is kinda wild, I'm see threads about people running 37's on stock Sport suspensions and I'm over here with a 3.5" Evo lift to fit mine on a Rubicon.

If you want actual uptravel with 37s you will need some kind of lift. If you don't need alot of uptravel or don't offroad, you can get away with alot.

 

[PuddleJumper]

i ran no lift on tucked 37s. tbh you'd be fine with no lift as well. I got a Daystar 3/4 spacer all the way around now just to get me at stock ride height when fully loaded. I'd recommend the same to you as well as some 2in Mopar lift LCAs to get a bit more caster. pair that with some nicer shocks and you got a pretty cushy bro dozer. some beefy bilstiens are easy enough and a noticeable improvement. so B8 5160s or 8100s if you want more would be really nice.

 

[DarthAWM]

If you want actual uptravel with 37s you will need some kind of lift. If you don't need alot of uptravel or don't offroad, you can get away with alot.

Oh I definitely, wanted uptravel and articulation hence my choice in lifts, but I've seen those guys here who post "I'm running 37' Mickeys with a .75 AEV spacer and I didn't rub when I went wheeling last week"

Its really all in what you do with the Jeep

 

[PuddleJumper]

Oh I definitely, wanted uptravel and articulation hence my choice in lifts, but I've seen those guys here who post "I'm running 37' Mickeys with a .75 AEV spacer and I didn't rub when I went wheeling last week"

Its really all in what you do with the Jeep

yup. my mojave doesn't have a swaybar disconnect. so i cannot physically flex the front high enough to contact the fenders with out removing bolts. There is enough clearance factory to jump the truck. but full equal compression doesn't go has high as a single wheel does when articulating. so in your case, you need the lift. in mine, i don't, yet.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Didn't you say in a different thread you won't be off road much?

If so, are you sure you want 13.5-14.5 wide Swampers?

 

[Heavy D]

Didn't you say in a different thread you won't be off road much?

If so, are you sure you want 13.5-14.5 wide Swampers?

Yes. Even though my JT is an asphalt queen I want folks to think Dang! Bet he's headed to the swamps when I pass em.

Its not that I don't think off-roading would be fun... I just don't wanna have to wash it.

 

[DarthAWM]

Yes. Even though my JT is an asphalt queen I want folks to think Dang! Bet he's headed to the swamps when I pass em.

Its not that I don't think off-roading would be fun... I just don't wanna have to wash it.

Cool, just know with those you are committing to sounding like a Cessna at full climb going down the highway

 

[PuddleJumper]

Yes. Even though my JT is an asphalt queen I want folks to think Dang! Bet he's headed to the swamps when I pass em.

Its not that I don't think off-roading would be fun... I just don't wanna have to wash it.

they'll hear ya far before they see ya. ?

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Yes. Even though my JT is an asphalt queen I want folks to think Dang! Bet he's headed to the swamps when I pass em.

Its not that I don't think off-roading would be fun... I just don't wanna have to wash it.

Is yours a daily driver? Have you used Swampers before?

 

[Heavy D]

Is yours a daily driver? Have you used Swampers before?

Not my daily. Its not even my secondary and yes, I'm familiar with Swampers.
Ran 38s on my old TJ (which has been some time ago)
And currently am running a set of non-radial TSLs on my Polaris Ranger.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Not my daily. Its not even my secondary and yes, I'm familiar with Swampers.
Ran 38s on my old TJ (which has been some time ago)
And currently am running a set of non-radial TSLs on my Polaris Ranger.

Hell yea, run them! ?

Swampers do look great. I've always been a fan of Boggers.

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