Corsy
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- Dylan
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- 2020 Jeep Gladiator Overland
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I have the overland trim currently running 35s with spacers. Eventually I want to run 37s so I would like this suspension to handle them. Trying to stay under 2k without shocks.
Use case by priority:
1. This is a daily driver and needs to be comfortable on road and stable on highway
2. I overland this rig frequently, so it need to handle the large payload in the back
3. Medium off-roading with weight in back and light/minimal rock crawling. Last thing I want is to get stuck or break something deep into a trail. Even though this will primarily be driven on pavement and service road, I want it to be fully capable in trails.
I'm torn between these 3:
3.5 Clayton Overland Plus - I like this one because its a good value, it includes all 8 arms and both track bars. Its a few hundred over my budget. I just don't think I'll need all of this for my use cases. They also offer a ride height kit, which is essentially the same but does not include front lowers, rear uppers, or rear lowers. But, I could buy any of those separately with the kit.
Rock Krawler 3IN Max Travel - This one is interesting because it uses triple rate springs in the front and rear, where the clayton has triple rates in the rear only. I don't know if this provides any on-road/off-road benefit. It may handle additional weight better in front, such as a steel front bumper and winch. This kit includes front lowers and rear uppers. This I hear is a good combo and the primary ones needed to adjust caster and pinion angles. If that's the case, are the other set of control arms needed and what are there benefits? This doesn't include rear track, but rather a correction bracket (not a big issue).
Evo 2.5IN Stage 2 Enforcer Overland Plus - This is a little bit shorter of a lift, which is fine, I just want to make sure it clears 37s with the overland trim. I like that it includes a control arm drop bracket for better angles. Supposedly it will improve ride quality. I dont like the fact it is using dual rate springs in the back. This stage will only include the front lowers, but with such a small lift, that should only be required, but could be wrong there. I could go stage 3 for the rear uppers, but its getting pricy.
Most important thing to me is reliability. I don't want to run into issues down the road because I missed something. 37s will require additional upgrades, but I am just focusing on suspension right now. What are your opinions? Other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
Use case by priority:
1. This is a daily driver and needs to be comfortable on road and stable on highway
2. I overland this rig frequently, so it need to handle the large payload in the back
3. Medium off-roading with weight in back and light/minimal rock crawling. Last thing I want is to get stuck or break something deep into a trail. Even though this will primarily be driven on pavement and service road, I want it to be fully capable in trails.
I'm torn between these 3:
3.5 Clayton Overland Plus - I like this one because its a good value, it includes all 8 arms and both track bars. Its a few hundred over my budget. I just don't think I'll need all of this for my use cases. They also offer a ride height kit, which is essentially the same but does not include front lowers, rear uppers, or rear lowers. But, I could buy any of those separately with the kit.
Rock Krawler 3IN Max Travel - This one is interesting because it uses triple rate springs in the front and rear, where the clayton has triple rates in the rear only. I don't know if this provides any on-road/off-road benefit. It may handle additional weight better in front, such as a steel front bumper and winch. This kit includes front lowers and rear uppers. This I hear is a good combo and the primary ones needed to adjust caster and pinion angles. If that's the case, are the other set of control arms needed and what are there benefits? This doesn't include rear track, but rather a correction bracket (not a big issue).
Evo 2.5IN Stage 2 Enforcer Overland Plus - This is a little bit shorter of a lift, which is fine, I just want to make sure it clears 37s with the overland trim. I like that it includes a control arm drop bracket for better angles. Supposedly it will improve ride quality. I dont like the fact it is using dual rate springs in the back. This stage will only include the front lowers, but with such a small lift, that should only be required, but could be wrong there. I could go stage 3 for the rear uppers, but its getting pricy.
Most important thing to me is reliability. I don't want to run into issues down the road because I missed something. 37s will require additional upgrades, but I am just focusing on suspension right now. What are your opinions? Other suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
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