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I have a 2021 JTR. It has a Metalcloak 3.5” GC lift, 37” c rated bfg ko2’s, bilstein 5100 shocks, MC rear track bar relocation, MC tie rod and drag link with steering stabilizer relocation kit, dynatrac ball joints. I’m running 6 degrees of caster. Originally had MC Rocksport red shocks and...

I bought my gladiator a little over a month ago. It came with a spacer lift and 37’s. Drove it 3 hours home with no issues. Decided I wanted to replace the factory suspension and spacer with a full suspension kit. I installed a Metalcloak 3.5” game changer lift. For about 2 weeks after the lift...

Full disclosure this is from when I installed my 3.5 MC GC lift a few weeks ago but it’s something I’ve been questioning since. when I was going to set my caster I left the jeep on the ground with the tires on, placed a jack under the pinion, disconnected the 2 UCA’s at the axle, set the caster...

I purchased my gladiator used in early July of this year. It’s a rubicon and had a 2.5” spacer lift already installed. I noticed how soft the suspension was, the jeep felt wiggly and gave me the bobble head feeling, which I know is a common characteristic of jeeps. A few weeks after I installed...

Hello all, recently changed all 4 ball joints with dynatrac ball joints. While it was apart I ended up changing the brakes, hub/bearing assemblies and added a metal cloak sector shaft brace. Upon reassembly and first test drive the steering and driving of the jeep is…. Scary lol. I’m aware...

Hello all. Last night I replaced all 4 ball joints. Today I decided to replace the pads and rotors since they were getting low. I always spin the rotor once the caliper bracket is installed and when I did I noticed the rotor had a wobble to it. First thought was the rotor wasn’t on the hub all...

I changed all 4 ball joints this evening. I had read to put the jeep in 4x4 before removing the passenger axle and that should hold the FAD collar in place. I forgot to do it before I jacked it up and removed the tires so I did it with the front in the air. The dash indicated it was in but I...

As the title states I’m looking to get real world front tire measurements of some 37’s mounted on jeeps. Here are the specific tires I’m looking for: Baja boss AT/MT Toyo RT trail or RT pro Cooper rugged trek BFG KM3 please specify if you’re running the 12.5 or 13.5 variant of any of these...

As the title states curious if anyone has ran 38’s with factory 4.10’s and been content. I currently have 37 bfg’s with 4.10’s and it’s tolerable. Does hunt a little between 7 and 8 on the highway depending on wind, hills etc. Wondering if I would be able to get away with a 38 and be content...

Hello all, I’m currently running a 3.5” lift and 37” bfg’s with stock 4.10 rubicon gears. It’s bearable but not ideal. Hunts a bit on the highway. Looking at rehearing to 4.88 or 5.13 and also possibly changing to a different 37 or stepping up to a 38. I mainly daily drive this, very little...

Looking for a shop near the southern tier region of NY/PA that can regear a gladiator.

Hello all, I’m running 37’s. I’m having an alignment done tomorrow and want to have a degree measurement to tell the tech to set it to. I’m shooting for 1/16 to 1/8 toe in. What would this equate to in degrees? Also, when someone refers to say 1/8 toe in, is this total toe in? So when you...

Hello all. Currently in the process of installing a MC 3.5” kit. I noticed that MC’s control arm measurements are a bit shorter than every other lift manufacturer so I ended up using Clayton’s length recommendations for their 3.5” kit. I have the kit all back together but am wondering on how to...

Hello all, wanting to do a 3.5” lift in my 2022 JTR. Trying to avoid replacing the driveshaft, what is the maximum extended shock length to avoid the driveshaft having issues? Seems like somewhere in the 28.5-29.0” range may be acceptable? I don’t offroad much if at all, and don’t really expect...

Hello all. I’m going to be installing a 3.5” lift soon and wondering if control arm drop brackets are worth it along with adjustable control arms? The kit I’m purchasing has all 8 adjustable arms, just not sure if the drop brackets would be worth adding. I’m also wondering if the front upper...

New to me 2021 gladiator rubicon with 49k miles. we just completed a 2 hour trip to a campground hauling a some gear and a small popup camper. Once the camper was unhooked and we were driving around the campground mostly empty I could hear this light clunk/thud when the suspension cycled up and...

Hello all. I’ve almost made up my mind on purchasing a Clayton kit. Not sure what shocks to pair with it but I’m wondering if anyone has specifically paired the Rocksport reds with it? Also looking for any input on the Rocksports and first hand experience in how they compare to other shocks in...

Hey all, I’m looking to see if we can start a mega thread for various lift brands and their heights. This measurement measures the upper coil perch to the axle tube. Yes I’m aware this isn’t 100% accurate BUT it will give people a ballpark idea of what to expect after a specific lift. I think...

Hello all. I recently acquired a 2021 gladiator rubicon. It has a spacer lift (I believe 2 or 2.5”) above the factory rubicon coils currently and I want to either swap springs and shocks or get a full lift. Im thinking I might as well just bite the bullet and do it once. But I would also like to...