Looking to lift my gladiator sport s

[Gizmo]

If you want a nice ride and cheap as my daughter did with her JL it is simple . A cheap rough country spacer kit and the Rancho Geo brackets and shock extensions. Originally I used the longer mopar lower control arms but it is much more stable on highway she says since I switched back to OE lowers and the Rancho geo brackets . She has 315-70-17 KO2s. Rides as good or better than stock and looks great . MOPAR 2" on a sport JT is closer to 3" which I have most of with 37s

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[Camaroboi13]

This is '23 JTR, stock rear, +2" coils and shocks front, with + 1 3/8" LCA's.

Just throwing this out there, if your LCAs are 1 3/8” longer than factory, it would be undriveable before you even left the driveway. Might want to double check that number.

 

[Banned]

Just throwing this out there, if your LCAs are 1 3/8” longer than factory, it would be undriveable before you even left the driveway. Might want to double check that number.

lol, I'm sorry, wasn't paying attention, 3/8" longer than factory, if I remember correctly. Could be 5/16". Thanks for catching that.

 

[gregf]

Call Extreme Terrain and/or Eibach to confirm, they may give you a different part number.

So I was told , since its not a rubicon edition, the sock would not fit, so I chose the Ranch9000 adjustable

 

[Banned]

So I was told , since its not a rubicon edition, the sock would not fit, so I chose the Ranch9000 adjustable

I guess I don't know why they're saying they won't fit, Rubicon and Sport shocks should be interchangeable. Those Rancho's should be just fine, they have a nice warranty. Item JG3069 from Extreme Terrain?

 

[Banned]

If you want a nice ride and cheap as my daughter did with her JL it is simple . A cheap rough country spacer kit and the Rancho Geo brackets and shock extensions. Originally I used the longer mopar lower control arms but it is much more stable on highway she says since I switched back to OE lowers and the Rancho geo brackets . She has 315-70-17 KO2s. Rides as good or better than stock and looks great . MOPAR 2" on a sport JT is closer to 3" which I have most of with 37s

That blue with polished wheels looks really sharp.

 

[Hoffy]

Looking to lift my gladiator sport s, thinking spacer lift 2' cheapest option. any good kits?
trying to preserve the ride or make even softer, I like soft confi ride. Highway mostly, will also upgrade to 35s
Any recommendations?

Look at metalcloak, they have a level kit that raises front and I love mine and I run 37 BFGs

 

[gregf]

I guess I don't know why they're saying they won't fit, Rubicon and Sport shocks should be interchangeable. Those Rancho's should be just fine, they have a nice warranty. Item JG3069 from Extreme Terrain?

If this setup will make the jeep ride better than stock with 35 on there, I owe you a drink

 

[Banned]

If this setup will make the jeep ride better than stock with 35 on there, I owe you a drink

It will, mine is fantastic.

 

[gregf]

It will, mine is fantastic.

 

[gregf]

I think I have everything I need

 

[Camaroboi13]

I think I have everything I need

It might just be me, but I have a problem with a one size fits all lower control arm that’s supposed to be good from 0-4.5” lift. There’s a TON of caster change in that range. That’s going to be the difference between well mannered and squirrelly on the highway. At the very least I would try some adjustable lowers in the front.

 

[Banned]

Did you order front coils? Once everything is installed, I would recommend an alignment shop familiar with Jeeps, you'll need to have the drag link adjusted to move steering wheel back to center, and have the toe checked and/or adjusted.

 

[aldo98229]

Haven't read all prior 43 posts. All I'll say is stay away from the Mopar lift. I had a bad experience with the Mopar lift and with the dealer on my JL.

 

[Banned]

It might just be me, but I have a problem with a one size fits all lower control arm that’s supposed to be good from 0-4.5” lift. There’s a TON of caster change in that range. That’s going to be the difference between well mannered and squirrelly on the highway. At the very least I would try some adjustable lowers in the front.

There's quite a bit of angle change from 2.5" to 6", 2" of front end lift is a leveling, and has hardly any change. Those LCA's are +5/16", and are perfect for 0-2.5" of lift. Jeep's warranty covered Mopar 2" lift is 2"rear, 3-3.5" front and comes with +1/4" LCA's. I put my Rubicon coils, shocks, and 1.5" Teraflex spacers on the front of my wife's Sport with +1/4" Mopar LCA's, and it handles like a BMW as well.

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