Clayton Off Road JT Suspension Systems

[caryt]

I'd do a 2.5" with a inner fender delete.

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[Silverator]

A public service note to those of you planning doing the Clayton 2.5" Overland + lift with the Currie Currect-Lync steering system with stock Rubicon wheels.

Even though everything "should" have fit fine according to the professionals (my local shop inquired), in reality, it didn't. The Currie tie rod on the drivers side makes contact with the inside lip of the wheel at full lock (like tight parking situations, multi-point Y turns on shelf roads, etc.). Because of the very slight grind on the inside of the stock wheel lip - it necessitated me plunking down a couple thousand more + for some new wheels (I'm ending up with Method 703's - 25mm offset), and having all my stock wheels swapped out.

Just a thought for those of you buying and planning on using stock wheels. You should know. You're going to need a +25mm offset or less if you're on an 8-1/2" width wheel. In reality, a 0 offset 4-3/4" wheel is what Clayton wants, but that was way too much poke for me. On a related, but side note, the 35x11.5R17's don't have any rub anywhere with the Clayton lift. It's just the tie rod/suspension.

Just some thoughts for others that I wish I could have found in my searches. Modding these beasts is an ADVENTURE in and of itself. LOL

 

[NotInStock]

A public service note to those of you planning doing the Clayton 2.5" Overland + lift with the Currie Currect-Lync steering system with stock Rubicon wheels.

Even though everything "should" have fit fine according to the professionals (my local shop inquired), in reality, it didn't. The Currie tie rod on the drivers side makes contact with the inside lip of the wheel at full lock (like tight parking situations, multi-point Y turns on shelf roads, etc.). Because of the very slight grind on the inside of the stock wheel lip - it necessitated me plunking down a couple thousand more + for some new wheels (I'm ending up with Method 703's - 25mm offset), and having all my stock wheels swapped out.

Just a thought for those of you buying and planning on using stock wheels. You should know. You're going to need a +25mm offset or less if you're on an 8-1/2" width wheel. In reality, a 0 offset 4-3/4" wheel is what Clayton wants, but that was way too much poke for me. On a related, but side note, the 35x11.5R17's don't have any rub anywhere with the Clayton lift. It's just the tie rod/suspension.

Just some thoughts for others that I wish I could have found in my searches. Modding these beasts is an ADVENTURE in and of itself. LOL

You could have used a wheel spacer to "push" the stock Rubi rims out. But I know I will get some bashing for even suggesting a spacer but it would be a lot less expensive than a new set of rims.

I think you just needed the excuse to get the larger tires and nicer rims...

 

[Silverator]

You could have used a wheel spacer to "push" the stock Rubi rims out. But I know I will get some bashing for even suggesting a spacer but it would be a lot less expensive than a new set of rims.

I think you just needed the excuse to get the larger tires and nicer rims...

Yeah...I'm well aware. I did everything else the "right" way. Am I gonna stop and slap on some janky spacers? . I though others who might be considering the same path would want to know out in advance so they can plan. This set of upgrades is quickly headed north of $15k....

 

[NotInStock]

Yeah...I'm well aware. I did everything else the "right" way. Am I gonna stop and slap on some janky spacers? . I though others who might be considering the same path would want to know out in advance so they can plan. This set of upgrades is quickly headed north of $15k....

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[vonguido]

I have a question on install timeline,

what should I be looking at time wise for an experienced Jeep shop to install a 3.5" overland + lift kit on a JTR? I looked on the install guide but didn't see time mentioned.
They will also be installing steersmart steering...not sure if that would play into it or not.

 

[NotInStock]

I have a question on install timeline,

what should I be looking at time wise for an experienced Jeep shop to install a 3.5" overland + lift kit on a JTR? I looked on the install guide but didn't see time mentioned.
They will also be installing steersmart steering...not sure if that would play into it or not.

Cannot tell you from actual experience yet. But looking throughout the forums here I find most people seem to be able to install it in a day or two in their driveway. I would imagine a shop would be around a day considering they should have a lift and all the proper power tools to make the install go quickly.

 

[zxd9]

Had my 2.5" Overland+ and Falcon SP2 3.3 shocks installed and just got the truck home yesterday. Very pleased so far. Here are a set of pics of my Mojave over time.

Stock

Added 35" tires and bed rack

Fully loaded: RTT, Fridge, Tools, Recovery Gear, Ace Sliders, Alum Armor, Steel Bumper, Winch

After 2.5" Overland+ Lift

I gained 3.875" lift in the front and 2.875" in the rear. We'll see how it settles out.

I was hitting front bump stops pretty regularly on a dip I travel thru regularly. Can't wait to see how that is improved now.

Update 6/11/24: I really like this upgrade a lot. It no longer hits bump stops going thru big dips in road. Took it to N GA mountains this past weekend. When we hit dirt/gravel it was still on setting 2.6 with tires at street pressures. It road quite well. The next morning I put it on setting 1 for the days travels thru the forest. Sooo much better than stock. Not near as much rocking side to side when hitting offset pot holes in the road. Very impressed with the ride. On the way home we were on Hwy 60 thru Suches, GA which is a very curvy drive. With it back on setting 2.6 it felt very planted during left/right/left transitions. VERY happy with this Clayton/Falcon combo.

 

[drew0622]

AEV 2" with 35's......want more flex, so going to Clayton 2.5 soon. Not sure if I can maintain the factory shocks with their 2" extensions or bite the bullet and upgrade em?? Would like 37's too, one day.

 

[NotInStock]

I have a question on install timeline,

what should I be looking at time wise for an experienced Jeep shop to install a 3.5" overland + lift kit on a JTR? I looked on the install guide but didn't see time mentioned.
They will also be installing steersmart steering...not sure if that would play into it or not.

Well just Sunday I installed the 2.5" overland+ on my JT for the front end, the rear is waiting for next weekend. But without a lift and just using floor jacks and fumbling my way around I found the front to take me around 10 hours. A couple items that had me taking longer than an experienced shop is around setting the angles and being a diesel there is this big heat shield around the exhaust that is very much in the way and burned hours working around it.

I expect the rears to take me around 4-6 hours.

So for a weekend warrior non-mechanic with only home garage tools and no lift I would say 1-2 days. I expect a shop with power tools, lift, and experienced mechanic should be only a day.

 

[NotInStock]

AEV 2" with 35's......want more flex, so going to Clayton 2.5 soon. Not sure if I can maintain the factory shocks with their 2" extensions or bite the bullet and upgrade em?? Would like 37's too, one day.

Just did the Clayton 2.5" and used Metalcloaks extensions which are at 3" for the shocks. It appears to be doing pretty well. If I get a chance I will take some pick of the suspension loaded and at droop.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

AEV 2" with 35's......want more flex, so going to Clayton 2.5 soon. Not sure if I can maintain the factory shocks with their 2" extensions or bite the bullet and upgrade em?? Would like 37's too, one day.

Since you want more flex, you should get longer shocks.

 

[Silverator]

I have a question on install timeline,

what should I be looking at time wise for an experienced Jeep shop to install a 3.5" overland + lift kit on a JTR? I looked on the install guide but didn't see time mentioned.
They will also be installing steersmart steering...not sure if that would play into it or not.

For my local shop - 14 hours. I also had them put on the extra steering kit as well. Tie rod, and drag link. So....maybe 11-12 for the lift itself.

 

[Hootbro]

Well just Sunday I installed the 2.5" overland+ on my JT for the front end, the rear is waiting for next weekend. But without a lift and just using floor jacks and fumbling my way around I found the front to take me around 10 hours. A couple items that had me taking longer than an experienced shop is around setting the angles and being a diesel there is this big heat shield around the exhaust that is very much in the way and burned hours working around it.

I expect the rears to take me around 4-6 hours.

So for a weekend warrior non-mechanic with only home garage tools and no lift I would say 1-2 days. I expect a shop with power tools, lift, and experienced mechanic should be only a day.

The first time doing a Jeep lift is always the longest. If you are like most, you will be back in it and will become second nature.

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