Lets see the spacer lifts

[TJDave]

We know..."get a real lift". But for those of us that have opted for a spacer lift, post what you got.
I've spent a ton of money on full blown lifts on my two previous Jeeps. But for now, I'm happy with my spacers on the Gladiator.
1.5" Teraflex front, .75" Daystar rear, 35" tires.

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[jpfreak]

Sport S, Max Tow.
1.5” Teraflex spacers on Mojave coils in the front and .75” Daystar spacers on stock coils in the rear. 315/70r17s on Jl Rubicon wheels.

 

[wpscheel]

Mojave with 2" Daystar and BFG 315's

 

[TJDave]

So today was off with the Teraflex 1.5" front spacer lift and bumpstops. On with an RC 2.5" spacer lift. Kept the Daystar 3/4" rear. When I put a winch and bumper on, the front dropped almost an inch. Much better. RC kit came with bumpstops, shock extensions and extended sway bar links. Drives the same and steering wheel is still straight. Go figure.
Before

After

 

[OscarM]

Mojave with 2" Daystar and BFG 315's

Nice Mojave! Does the 2” Daystar comes with shock extensions?? How did you like it?

 

[gerky18]

We know..."get a real lift". But for those of us that have opted for a spacer lift, post what you got.
I've spent a ton of money on full blown lifts on my two previous Jeeps. But for now, I'm happy with my spacers on the Gladiator.
1.5" Teraflex front, .75" Daystar rear, 35" tires.

How is the rake after the install?

I am looking at doing this as well. I will have a similar setup with an aftermarket front bumper and winch. I have a Sport S but changed to the Rubicon suspension so I am assuming it will be a similar outcome as to what you have. I know there is a little difference in the weights of the vehicles but should be negligible above the axles. I am wanting to keep a bit of the rake as I do tow enough to make it worth the effort.

 

[TJDave]

How is the rake after the install?

I am looking at doing this as well. I will have a similar setup with an aftermarket front bumper and winch. I have a Sport S but changed to the Rubicon suspension so I am assuming it will be a similar outcome as to what you have. I know there is a little difference in the weights of the vehicles but should be negligible above the axles. I am wanting to keep a bit of the rake as I do tow enough to make it worth the effort.

1.5" front only sat level. Added 3/4" rear because I haul my boat now and then. Added winch and bumper and the front dropped an inch. That is why I swapped the 1.5" for the 2.5" front. Now there is just the slightest rake when on level ground. I'm pretty good at yanking Gladiator springs now! Hope this helps.

 

[gerky18]

1.5" front only sat level. Added 3/4" rear because I haul my boat now and then. Added winch and bumper and the front dropped an inch. That is why I swapped the 1.5" for the 2.5" front. Now there is just the slightest rake when on level ground. I'm pretty good at yanking Gladiator springs now! Hope this helps.

Thanks for the info. I will probably start at a 2" in the front and the 3/4" in the rear. I have been looking and it seems the 2.5" is more common. I am not wanting to add shock extenders, but I think with the Falcon ones I wouldn't have to either way.

 

[JDB81]

AEV 2” Spacer Lift. This is an Australian spec so only on 32” rubber

 

[wpscheel]

Nice Mojave! Does the 2” Daystar comes with shock extensions?? How did you like it?

Yes, shock extensions front and rear. Love it. Rides great

 

[93civej1]

AEV 2” Spacer Lift. This is an Australian spec so only on 32” rubber

That spec doesnt get the higher clearance fenders on a rubicon?

 

[AZJT]

JT Overland here: Rubicon Express 2" spacer kit - very happy with the result after putting on the 35" Nitto Ridge Grapplers (285/75/18).

 

[Texan]

Iron Rock 2" with Rubi front coils.

 

[gerky18]

JT Overland here: Rubicon Express 2" spacer kit - very happy with the result after putting on the 35" Nitto Ridge Grapplers (285/75/18).

Did you have to change anything other than add the spacer kit (bump stops, sway bar links, etc)? The Rubicon Express kit I saw comes with the bump stop extensions and sway bar drop brackets. Is this the same kit you used? This is the one I am looking at https://www.quadratec.com/p/rubicon-express/2-inch-economy-lift-kit-jeep-gladiator-jt.

Looks great BTW.

 

[AZJT]

Thanks! I am very happy with the results.

Here is the link to the Rubicon Express page, as the Quadratec page is misleading to me (mentions shocks, which the kit does NOT include): it is RE model #JT7134E -
https://rubiconexpress.com/Suspension/Rubicon-Express-2-Lift-Kit-with-Shock-Extensions-JT7134E.aspx?t_c=1&t_s=38&t_pt=3533&t_pn=R/EJT7134E

See here, as well: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ted-overland-with-35s-and-leveling-kit.35816/

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