3.5-4 Inch lift for Sport S

[B-Lanch]

Hey Everyone, I am looking to get a 3.5-4 Inch lift kit for my JT and wanted to reach out to see if anyone had any recommendations for lift kit brands? I am fairly new to the jeep community and so far I've just been told not to go with RC but that's about it. Thanks in advance for any help

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[Free2roam]

Why No on RC? Ohhh wait Rock Crawler? Or Rough Country? Diesel or Gasser?

 

[bleda2002]

Hey Everyone, I am looking to get a 3.5-4 Inch lift kit for my JT and wanted to reach out to see if anyone had any recommendations for lift kit brands? I am fairly new to the jeep community and so far I've just been told not to go with RC but that's about it. Thanks in advance for any help

Are you looking for 3.5-4 inches of lift compared to a sport or a rubicon? Most people will steer you towards clayton or evo for the gladiator. If you are going to haul/tow i'd look at clayton as I believe their springs are the stoutest.

I went with a clayton 2.5 which was really more like nearly 3 inches off a rubicon and would be almost 4 inches off a sport and the initial ride quality was a bit stiff, but once things broke in they rode nice and gave me good flex. I also carried 1200 pounds of pavers in the back no issues and no crazy sag either. Was well off the bump stops.

 

[Mavrikk]

Depends on your budget and needs. Check out these companies
Evo Mfg Enforcer
Synergy Mfg
Teraflex
Rock Krawler

 

[Panthers65]

3.5-4" is right at the point where you need a "Complete" kit. Upper and Lower Control arms or drop brackets and a track bar in the front. Plenty of Rubber/johnny joint based kits out there depending if you are gearing it more towards road travel or towards crawling/off roading.

 

[B-Lanch]

Why No on RC? Ohhh wait Rock Crawler? Or Rough Country? Diesel or Gasser?

I was told to stay away from Rough Country and its Sport Gas

 

[B-Lanch]

Are you looking for 3.5-4 inches of lift compared to a sport or a rubicon? Most people will steer you towards clayton or evo for the gladiator. If you are going to haul/tow i'd look at clayton as I believe their springs are the stoutest.

I went with a clayton 2.5 which was really more like nearly 3 inches off a rubicon and would be almost 4 inches off a sport and the initial ride quality was a bit stiff, but once things broke in they rode nice and gave me good flex. I also carried 1200 pounds of pavers in the back no issues and no crazy sag either. Was well off the bump stops.

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Its a Sport model, I'll have to check clayton out as I'll be towing some toys (dirt bikes and atv's) Thanks

 

[B-Lanch]

Depends on your budget and needs. Check out these companies
Evo Mfg Enforcer
Synergy Mfg
Teraflex
Rock Krawler

Alright I'll check the out, Thanks

 

[trailless]

I had the EVO MFG enforcer kit on my JK for over 60k miles before I sold the jeep. After numerous wheeling trips and daily driving, the kit had no issues at all. I honestly didn't even grease the johnny joints on the control arms after the first 15k miles...

So I'm dead set on going with the EVO kit and I'm heavily leaning towards the 4.5" EVO enforcer overland Stage 4 kit with fox shocks. I might go with just the 2.5" overland stage 2 plus kit. But I'm heavily leaning towards the 4.5" kit so I can just do it once and be done with it.

 

[bleda2002]

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Its a Sport model, I'll have to check clayton out as I'll be towing some toys (dirt bikes and atv's) Thanks

Right but the sport is 1 inch lower than a Rubicon and the coil spring kits are all based off a Rubicon so you need to add at least 1 inch to the stated height to get what the sports lift will be. Even the Mopar kit is over 3 inches on a sport.

 

[Maximus JT]

I just had a JKS JVenture 3" Kit put on my Sport S. It does say on their website that it will add 3.5" to a Sport model. I had that kit and 37" Mickey's put on and went from the following measurements:

Front (to lip on Max Tow fender) 36" to 43"
Rear (to lip on Max Tow fender) 38" to 43 3/4"

It fits the 37's great with enough space for flex. Kit was put in on Monday so it is still settling and I will be re-measuring in another 2 weeks after it settles completely. I also had Front and Rear adjustable track bars, and front lower adjustable control arms installed, along with a SteerSmarts Sector Shaft Brace (made a world of difference)

 

[B-Lanch]

Right but the sport is 1 inch lower than a Rubicon and the coil spring kits are all based off a Rubicon so you need to add at least 1 inch to the stated height to get what the sports lift will be. Even the Mopar kit is over 3 inches on a sport.

Alright good to know, thank you

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Clayton 2.5" Ride Right is a good buy for the money. This is what I did on mine.

They also have a 3.5" Ride Right if you think the 2.5" will not be tall enough for you.

 

[TRI-JAB]

I recently installed a @Clayton Off Road 3.5-inch Overland lift. Super stout. If I had to buy another lift, I would go right back to Clayton. That is my 2-cents. See install here:

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/samson.25179/page-8#post-818729

This will let you know what you are getting into. Good luck!

 

[RickssGlad]

Right but the sport is 1 inch lower than a Rubicon and the coil spring kits are all based off a Rubicon so you need to add at least 1 inch to the stated height to get what the sports lift will be. Even the Mopar kit is over 3 inches on a sport.

Foreals?? So a 2.5 in would really be 3.5 on a sport?

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