Wanting to Lift 21 Gladiator Overland

[joeschembri12]

Hey Everyone,

Im wanting to lift the truck myself and install the 2.5 AEV Suspension lift with the geo brackets. I will be throwing 37s on there with the Borah 17in wheels paired with 37x12.5x17 KO2's. I have rubicon fenders installed so I think I should be good for fender clearance. I know the axle is narrower on the overlands, how much narrow are we talking? will the 37s still rub? Soon after I will be re-gearing to 4.88 or 5.13 gears.

I guess I'm looking for pictures of those who have the same lift or similar style set up or if anyone has any advice (wheel spacing/offset with overland axle) (37s on 2.5in lifted overland)

Will I have to buy a 5th Borah wheel or will my steely spare work if I mount a 37 on it.

I appreciate all responses,
Thank you

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[Camaroboi13]

You’ll have to double check the spare, I can’t remember if it’s a 17 or 18” diameter. Aside from that, you should be fine on clearance. What’s the specs on the AEV wheels as far as offset? I run 17x8.5 -6 offset on my overland and don’t rub anywhere. I did 2” spacers up front on 37s with standard fenders but never wheeled it hard on that setup. Now I’m on 4.5” lift front and 3” rear on 37s and have miles of room to spare. I also don’t disconnect because I’m pretty sure I’ll lose the stock driveshaft if I do ?
2” up front, stock rear on 37s

4.5” up front, 3” rear on 37s

 

[Gvsukids]

Hey Everyone,

Im wanting to lift the truck myself and install the 2.5 AEV Suspension lift with the geo brackets. I will be throwing 37s on there with the Borah 17in wheels paired with 37x12.5x17 KO2's. I have rubicon fenders installed so I think I should be good for fender clearance. I know the axle is narrower on the overlands, how much narrow are we talking? will the 37s still rub? Soon after I will be re-gearing to 4.88 or 5.13 gears.

I guess I'm looking for pictures of those who have the same lift or similar style set up or if anyone has any advice (wheel spacing/offset with overland axle) (37s on 2.5in lifted overland)

Will I have to buy a 5th Borah wheel or will my steely spare work if I mount a 37 on it.

I appreciate all responses,
Thank you

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/choosing-a-lift-again.57884/

 

[PuddleJumper]

If you have highline fenders, you fit 37s especially KO2s easily. A 2in lift is more than enough. you could probably get away with a 3/4 to 1in if ya wanted. But the Bilstein's with the AEV kit are worth the ride improvement imo. As far as axle width, i think the non widetracks are 3/4 or 1in narrower i believe? Its not too important for fitment. anywhere from +18 to 0 offset will give ya the clearance you need. So the Borah will work great. You can use your spare as a spare but it won't have the right offset so u may be rubbing with it, if ya have to use it on the front. Plus you want a 5 wheel rotation if your gonna buy bigger tires. It makes them all last longer and wear better. You'll look kinda funny with 1 steelie rotating around. 4.88s or 4.56s would be my recommendation to match your tire size. 5.13 is deep enough for true 38s/39s. KO2s run small for 37s so if you had factory 4.10s you could scrape it easily enough.

 

[joeschembri12]

I lifted it! i love everything about it what a difference those Bilstein's make. I know the response is late but thanks for the help

 

[Retiredguy52]

I did the AEV 2.5 dual sport lift on my 2022 Overland and can‘t be happier. I did put a used 35x12.50-17 on stock spare wheel. Only thing not liking about that is how far down it hangs. I can see hitting it on some of the stuff I do with the longer wheel base. Don’t want to move it to the bed because I load stuff in the bed when using it for a toad behind my motorhome.

 

[Camaroboi13]

Looks great Joe, you'll love it even more once you get some 37s on there!

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