Cobblecrazy
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I realize I could post a lift kit question in another section of the forum, but since my question is specific to the diesel Gladiator I wanted to put it here.
I have been looking at several options to do a moderate lift kit onto my EcoDiesel Gladiator Rubicon - specifically around the 2-2.5" variety. While price is not the main thing I consider, as with anything, it could be the deciding factor when choosing one of two equally constructed units, and my hope is to only have to buy once (dare to dream...).
I think I've listed it on prior posts, but my build is fairly basic for backcountry travel and camping. I have a stubby front bumper and winch on the front, and an ARE shell and Decked system in the back. Yakima parts and pieces help transport items related to backpacking, cycling, and trail running. Tires are the stock Wildpeak M/T's, but the plan is to move up to a 35" tire when I figure out where I'm going with the suspension.
My first thought was the Mopar 2" lift kit as it has received favorable reviews (and results) at a reasonable price. I would have like to see them include at least an adjustable front and rear track bar in that kit, but they are easily acquired. My only reservation was the original Rubicon suspension has seemed to be slightly on the under sprung/soft side, and I was concerned this might be the case with their kit as well.
In my search I found several YouTube videos which mentioned using the Clayton Off-road parts. I looked on their website, and I found a listing for a 2.5" "Overland" lift kit which seemed to be fairly all inclusive (shocks are extra). They also have items for 3.5" lifts, and some that go up to 4.5", but I'm specifically interested in the 2.5" version.
I have reached out to Clayton Offroad, and they do not have a diesel specific kit, but they said there have been people using their kits on the diesel with good results (if I recall correctly on YouTube Casey250 is using their stuff on his EcoDiesel JL). I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this company and their products on the diesel Gladiator.
Thanks.
I have been looking at several options to do a moderate lift kit onto my EcoDiesel Gladiator Rubicon - specifically around the 2-2.5" variety. While price is not the main thing I consider, as with anything, it could be the deciding factor when choosing one of two equally constructed units, and my hope is to only have to buy once (dare to dream...).
I think I've listed it on prior posts, but my build is fairly basic for backcountry travel and camping. I have a stubby front bumper and winch on the front, and an ARE shell and Decked system in the back. Yakima parts and pieces help transport items related to backpacking, cycling, and trail running. Tires are the stock Wildpeak M/T's, but the plan is to move up to a 35" tire when I figure out where I'm going with the suspension.
My first thought was the Mopar 2" lift kit as it has received favorable reviews (and results) at a reasonable price. I would have like to see them include at least an adjustable front and rear track bar in that kit, but they are easily acquired. My only reservation was the original Rubicon suspension has seemed to be slightly on the under sprung/soft side, and I was concerned this might be the case with their kit as well.
In my search I found several YouTube videos which mentioned using the Clayton Off-road parts. I looked on their website, and I found a listing for a 2.5" "Overland" lift kit which seemed to be fairly all inclusive (shocks are extra). They also have items for 3.5" lifts, and some that go up to 4.5", but I'm specifically interested in the 2.5" version.
I have reached out to Clayton Offroad, and they do not have a diesel specific kit, but they said there have been people using their kits on the diesel with good results (if I recall correctly on YouTube Casey250 is using their stuff on his EcoDiesel JL). I was wondering if anyone has had experience with this company and their products on the diesel Gladiator.
Thanks.
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