Anyone running the JKS 3.5 inch lift kit.

[arosen1997]

Omg. Rediculous.

it may or may not be “JL Wrangler”. C-o-m

I'll probably get that done sometime this week. Little dash light won't bother me in the meantime.

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[Bjeepz]

I'll probably get that done sometime this week. Little dash light won't bother me in the meantime.

This will take you a grand total of 5 minutes!

 

[arosen1997]

This will take you a grand total of 5 minutes!

Yeah but I'm going to be a busy bee this week because we only had a 2 day week last week. Lotta work overflowing, and I'll probably be putting in 10-12 hour work days, going to the gym, pool, and somehow finding time to get to the chow hall in all that. It'll get done though.

 

[Bjeepz]

Yeah but I'm going to be a busy bee this week because we only had a 2 day week last week. Lotta work overflowing, and I'll probably be putting in 10-12 hour work days, going to the gym, pool, and somehow finding time to get to the chow hall in all that. It'll get done though.

Glad you’re happy with the way it drives.

 

[4573davidb]

Pic to demonstrate fender/tire gap.... there is about an inch of space between the top of the tall can of beer and the fender

Did you have to use wheel spacers with stocks wheels?

 

[Bjeepz]

Did you have to use wheel spacers with stocks wheels?

No spacers needed for these tires. The rims are from a JL Sport S, tires are 285/75r17. There is quite a bit of room to spare

 

[4573davidb]

No spacers needed for these tires. The rims are from a JL Sport S, tires are 285/75r17. There is quite a bit of room to spare

Thanks man. Yeah I have same size tire and about to go with this lift but was told I would need spacers. Thanks again

 

[Bjeepz]

Thanks man. Yeah I have same size tire and about to go with this lift but was told I would need spacers. Thanks again

No problem, I need to add a new pic to this thread now that I've got the bumper and winch on. I can take shots of the wheel clearance front and back if you would like.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

Pic to demonstrate fender/tire gap.... there is about an inch of space between the top of the tall can of beer and the fender

I like this look How did the brake lines look when you flexed the suspension out? That’s a concern of mine with 3.5 inches of front.

Also, did anyone use the J-Spec shocks with this kit? Fox seems to be the consensus, but I would love to save some $$.

 

[Renegade]

I like this look How did the brake lines look when you flexed the suspension out? That’s a concern of mine with 3.5 inches of front.

Also, did anyone use the J-Spec shocks with this kit? Fox seems to be the consensus, but I would love to save some $$.

JL owners report the J-Spec shocks to be too stiff. I would expect the JT ride to be similar. The shocks limit down travel, and the JKS shocks are short enough to safely limit travel without allowing brake line damage.

 

[Bjeepz]

I like this look How did the brake lines look when you flexed the suspension out? That’s a concern of mine with 3.5 inches of front.

Also, did anyone use the J-Spec shocks with this kit? Fox seems to be the consensus, but I would love to save some $$.

The brake lines were fully extended but not to the point that I was concerned. The Fox front shocks that come with the kit are 26.5 inches long extended, almost identical to the Mopar Fox front shocks. I had the cheaper jspec shocks on my JKU and wasn’t thrilled with them. They weren’t stiff, they didn’t match the spring rate as well and left too much side to side slop. For the price difference it is worth going Fox. If I were doing it again I would not get the fronts with the kit and I would go to the next length Fox 2.0 that measure 28 inches extended and deal with any brake line requirements. I also run a 3/4 inch Daystar rear spacer as i like a little rake. It is always the case afterwards that something could be different but overall i am happy.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

The brake lines were fully extended but not to the point that I was concerned. The Fox front shocks that come with the kit are 26.5 inches long extended, almost identical to the Mopar Fox front shocks. I had the cheaper jspec shocks on my JKU and wasn’t thrilled with them. They weren’t stiff, they didn’t match the spring rate as well and left too much side to side slop. For the price difference it is worth going Fox. If I were doing it again I would not get the fronts with the kit and I would go to the next length Fox 2.0 that measure 28 inches extended and deal with any brake line requirements. I also run a 3/4 inch Daystar rear spacer as i like a little rake. It is always the case afterwards that something could be different but overall i am happy.

Thanks for the info. I was hoping the JKS shocks would take out some of the bounce compared to the factory shocks. At the moment that is the only thing I don’t like about my JT.

 

[Moe_Fugga]

JL owners report the J-Spec shocks to be too stiff. I would expect the JT ride to be similar. The shocks limit down travel, and the JKS shocks are short enough to safely limit travel without allowing brake line damage.

Thanks for the info! Sounds like brake lines are not an issue.

 

[Renegade]

I completed the install of this lift with Fox Shocks on a friend’s JTR today. Everything went together just as expected. The ride is a bit more firm than stock, but still comfortable. We installed Mopar lift lower control arms instead of using the cam locks which come with the lift just to keep everything maintenance free. This lift is a great value at under $1,500.

 

[Deleted member 28696]

Like the post title says, Is anyone running this lift? I haven't really seen much about it anywhere in this forum. I know JKS is a quality brand because I ran their quicker disconnects on my JLU. It seems for what you get with the kit(springs, shocks, trackbar, quicker disconnects end links) you can't beat it. Plus you can upgrade the shocks and get lower control arms or brackets and still stay under 2k. So I guess I'm looking for opinions on ride quality and height and pictures if you got em.
https://jksmfg.com/i-24048437-j-rat...s-jeep-gladiator-jt.html?ref=category:1205575

Install video is now available.

Mine should be done sometime tomorrow. JKS Venture 3-3.5”, fox 2.0 performance shocks, yeti traction bar, with 5.13 gears . I have 37x20 tires wheels. I’ll probably post some pictures next week.

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