Silvertruck build notes

[Silvertruck]

Ok, the @Clayton Off Road 3.5” overland plus lift is on. Paired it with Fox 2.0 performance series shocks. The Adams front driveshaft is ordered and goes on next week.

Here are the details:
Adjustable upper and lower control arms front and rear
Tuned springs (clayton specs)
Bump stop extensions
Clayton rear adjustable track bar
Rear Brake line extensions
Adjustable sway bar end links front and rear
Fox 2.0 performance series shocks

This kit is awesome. Rides way better than before. Will have to wait until the driveshaft is on to go off road but i expect some better flex and articulation all the way around

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[Silvertruck]

Here’s the jeep’s full spec sheet. I would like to thank Josh Balch and the team at Elite Offroad and Performance in Chelsea Alabama for helping me visualize and build this project jeep, which I drive every day.

2020 Gladiator JTR:
Clayton overland plus adjustable control arms front and rear, upper and lower
Clayton 3.5” springs
Clayton Bump stop extensions
Clayton Brake line extensions
Clayton adjustable sway bar end links
Clayton adjustable rear track bar
Clayton FAD skid
Fox 2.0 performance series shocks
Fox 2.0 steering stabilizer
Synergy Sector Shaft Brace
Synergy steering stabilizer relo
Steersmarts Yeti XD front trackbar
RPM steering 2.5 ton billet aluminum tie rod and drag link
Dana Spicer 1 ton ball joints
Artec front axle truss kit
Artec front axle C gussets
Artec front axle armor kit
Dana Spicer 4.88 ring and pinions
Adams 1310 front driveshaft
Motobilt steel front diff cover
ARB rear nodular iron diff cover
Superchips flashcal
Artec winch plate for JTR bumper
Warn evo 10 winch (synthetic) with factor 55 ultrahook
Fuel Kicker 17x9 inch rims
37x12.50x17 Toyo open County MT’s

next things up:
Carrier bearing spacer
On board air
weld on standoffs for stock rock rails (custom fab)
Inner fenders
Some kind of spare tire solution

 

[NEWBWHEELER]

Shit! Nice build yourself! When my Jeep grows up I want it to be just like yours!

 

[Silvertruck]

Here’s the current state. Still waiting on our Adams front driveshaft and rear carrier bearing spacer.

 

[Silvertruck]

The Adams front driveshaft has arrived custom built to application. Putting it in tomorrow at Elite Offroad and Performance in Chelsea Alabama.

 

[Silvertruck]

The Adams driveshaft is in. Excellent piece. Can check out my initial thoughts here

This shaft was built with 1310 joints. After research on pros and cons of 1350 with my setup and talking with the pros, the 1310 was the best choice. This way if something snaps it should be a $20 u joint you can find everywhere instead of an axle.

^^This is a pic of the new T-case yoke

^^another shot of the t-case side joint

^^looking towards front axle. Forum flipped the pic 90 degrees

^^the usual Adams swag

^^this is a close up of the yoke and u-joint on the front pinion side

^^a different close up of the new t-case

^^this is flipped 90 degrees but is another view toward the axle

 

[GRAVLER]

This is just about the exact set-up i plan to go with. How tall (from ground to top of roof) is your rig?

 

[Silvertruck]

This is just about the exact set-up i plan to go with. How tall (from ground to top of roof) is your rig?

Here are a few shots of some quick measurements I took. Almost 80 inches, need a straight edge to get a better look off the cab.

 

[GRAVLER]

Here are a few shots of some quick measurements I took. Almost 80 inches, need a straight edge to get a better look off the cab.

Perfect height, thanks.

How much of a difference was the regear from 4.10 to 4.88? Also, with this high of a lift and latrge tires, seems like the upgraded driveshaft is recommended. Do you think this is a must?

 

[Silvertruck]

Perfect height, thanks.

How much of a difference was the regear from 4.10 to 4.88? Also, with this high of a lift and latrge tires, seems like the upgraded driveshaft is recommended. Do you think this is a must?

For me, the 4.88’s were a no brainer. With higher altitudes or routinely carrying heavy gear, 5.13’s may be better. Yes the difference from 4.10 to 4.88 was huge. Not so much in terms of raw acceleration, but more in terms of mid throttle behavior and highway manners. I wasnt getting to 7th or 8th gear much at all before the swap. Now i am in 8th as I would in a stock jeep.

Yes, the front driveshaft is a must. The angle is way too steep on the stock shaft on the transfer case side. Had i flexed it much at all before swapping the housing would have definitely bent, and it wouldnt take long to cause real fatigue on the cv joint. 1310 replacement is cheap insurance overall. I talked to clayton off road and my installer before biting the bullet. Clayton said its pretty much a must and they were right.

 

[GRAVLER]

For me, the 4.88’s were a no brainer. With higher altitudes or routinely carrying heavy gear, 5.13’s may be better. Yes the difference from 4.10 to 4.88 was huge. Not so much in terms of raw acceleration, but more in terms of mid throttle behavior and highway manners. I wasnt getting to 7th or 8th gear much at all before the swap. Now i am in 8th as I would in a stock jeep.

Yes, the front driveshaft is a must. The angle is way too steep on the stock shaft on the transfer case side. Had i flexed it much at all before swapping the housing would have definitely bent, and it wouldnt take long to cause real fatigue on the cv joint. 1310 replacement is cheap insurance overall. I talked to clayton off road and my installer before biting the bullet. Clayton said its pretty much a must and they were right.

Great insight, thanks. Appreciate it.

 

[Smess]

Great looking Jeep, are the Fuels the -12 offset or the +1 ??

 

[Silvertruck]

Great looking Jeep, are the Fuels the -12 offset or the +1 ??

i wish i knew. I bought them with the jeep and havent taken them off to measure. If i had to guess i would guess +1 but then again, plenty of room and no rubbing anywhere. I really do wish I knew as i need a fifth for a spare.

 

[Smess]

With the wider axles and the wheel manufacturers not wanting to do a special run for JL's and JT's there is no telling but hopefully you can take one off and maybe there is a model code in the metal somewhere.

 

[Bulldog]

, nice work, those tires are beastly.

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