Available lifts or ones that will be shortly?

[ssteve]

Not interested in the mopar lift as its mostly geared at just adding height.
So I am wondering who will have something available shortly?

Looking for something that will give me an actual lift in the 3” neighborhood and I can run some King shocks on. Originally I wanted to go 4 link but sounds like that wont be a viable bolt on option for the diesels due to def or something to that nature. I do a lot of washboard and rutted out roads when hunting so compliance at speed is priority but we get back into some places where articulation matters and I don’t want a setup binding with this long rig.

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[Renegade]

Not interested in the mopar lift as its mostly geared at just adding height.
So I am wondering who will have something available shortly?

Looking for something that will give me an actual lift in the 3” neighborhood and I can run some King shocks on. Originally I wanted to go 4 link but sounds like that wont be a viable bolt on option for the diesels due to def or something to that nature. I do a lot of washboard and rutted out roads when hunting so compliance at speed is priority but we get back into some places where articulation matters and I don’t want a setup binding with this long rig.

There's already some good stuff available. MetalCloak, Rock Krawler, EVO, just to name a few...
Edit: I just noticed this was in the diesel section, so I could be wrong...

 

[ssteve]

There's already some good stuff available. MetalCloak, Rock Krawler, EVO, just to name a few...
Edit: I just noticed this was in the diesel section, so I could be wrong...

Evo said a few weeks, haven’t heard back from metal cloak and Rock krawler havent gotten back to me yet.

 

[BEERviper]

AEV has also stated on their website "AEV is currently developing a new 2.5” spring, specifically for the EcoDiesel" but no stated timeline. 2.5″ DUALSPORT RT SUSPENSION
However AEV may not be the solution you're looking for since it doesn't include adjustable control arms.

I have been trading emails with Clayton Off Road and they told me that all of their current lift kits are compatible with the ecoDiesel, the only difference they note is that due to the heavier weight of the engine that it will not remove the factory rake like they do on the gas Gladiator.
They have 3 different kits each at 2 different lift heights, none of which come with shocks, but serve 3 different purposes: Ride Right+, Overland PLUS, and Premium. The latter 2 come with adjustable control arms.

 

[houseofdiesel]

I am having the Icon Stage 7 installed on mine before I even pick it up. Metal Cloak and others make great kits but I'm all about the absolute best ride possible and IMO that is always hands down Icon Vehicle Dynamics suspensions.

 

[ssteve]

I am having the Icon Stage 7 installed on mine before I even pick it up. Metal Cloak and others make great kits but I'm all about the absolute best ride possible and IMO that is always hands down Icon Vehicle Dynamics suspensions.

I’ve been told you can’t run the icons reservoir shocks on the diesel because of the battery tray location.
Also what makes you think icon rides better than anyone else? Something specific?

 

[jurfie]

ICON has a good rep in the Toyota world, but are not common in the Jeep community; not sure why. I’d rather go with one of the previously named and proven manufacturers until more people report on ICON’s kits.

 

[ssteve]

ICON has a good rep in the Toyota world, but are not common in the Jeep community; not sure why. I’d rather go with one of the previously named and proven manufacturers until more people report on ICON’s kits.

Suspension isn’t rocket science so I’m sure most of these companies have decent stuff. Ride quality is most typically reliant on the shocks more than anything. Based on specs the icon shocks don’t offer anything the other companies don’t.

The best bang for the buck would be, and hopefully will be the ARB Old man Emu shocks if/when they are available as they have a true adjustable rebound bypass.

outside of shocks it’s all just spring rates and the type of bushing a company uses unless you start relocating mounting points and changing the length of the arms etc. so to claim icon rides better doesn’t seem to be backed by any substance.

 

[Pizziola29]

Rebel recon has one as well. I did the king coil fronts and king shocks in rear. Totally loving it.

 

[n8leav]

Rebel recon has one as well. I did the king coil fronts and king shocks in rear. Totally loving it.

Did this give you a full 4.5" and did you add anything for rake? I'm personally looking for 3-3.5", but not sure where these would be after they settle a little on the eco.

 

[Pizziola29]

Did this give you a full 4.5" and did you add anything for rake? I'm personally looking for 3-3.5", but not sure where these would be after they settle a little on the eco.

The king coils give you flexibility a few inches so it can be dialed in to the exact lift you want. The spring weights also have lots to do with it. It def settled in a bit almost .5 an inch.

 

[ssteve]

The king coils give you flexibility a few inches so it can be dialed in to the exact lift you want. The spring weights also have lots to do with it. It def settled in a bit almost .5 an inch.

Do you know what lbs springs your running?

 

[Alteredspeed]

Rock Krawler is currently finishing up there 3” kit should be out soon, he also said the 4.5 will be out about March.

 

[Pizziola29]

Do you know what lbs springs your running?

Yes. 14/450 bottoms and 12/400 tops.

 

[houseofdiesel]

ICON has a good rep in the Toyota world, but are not common in the Jeep community; not sure why. I’d rather go with one of the previously named and proven manufacturers until more people report on ICON’s kits.

They aren't really known in the GM sommunity either yet I am running a Stage 4 on my daughter's Canyon and it rails with Raptors all day long. Most fun and comfortable ride quality I've had from any manufacturer whether in my SuperDuty's or the Canyon. I've destroyed my fair share of Kings though and the one's I had on my SD were one of the worst rides. I'll be sure to provide feedback in 2 weeks when I pick it up.

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