Anyone running the JKS 3.5 inch lift kit.

[Bjeepz]

Well, your roof height will be 6 inches higher! Tires give you half of the extra gained, so 2 to 2.5 inches depending on if you’re a Rubicon Or Overland!

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[Renegade]

what is the overall height with the lift installed? Trying to figure out it a 3.5” lift and 37s will still allow the Gladiator to fit in the Garage...

That setup should put a Rubicon right around 78”, but hopefully he will answer you with an exact measurement.

 

[Bjeepz]

Ordered mine with the geometry brackets and a Daystar 3/4 inch rear spacer to maintain some of the factory rake. If after i put a bumper on and my Warn M8000s the front drops a noticeable amount the rear spacer will come out. Gonna keep my tiny 285/75r17’s (34x11.5).

 

[UKCATS]

what is the overall height with the lift installed? Trying to figure out it a 3.5” lift and 37s will still allow the Gladiator to fit in the Garage...

Sorry, I just saw this. At the highest point, just under 77”. And that is with 37” Trail .grapplers, one of the larger 37’s. Let me know if you have any more questions.

 

[Midwest Stinger]

I have a base Sport with Max Tow package and just got the JKS 3.5” lift installed the other day. Purchased the Fox shock option and the JKS j-flex arms. Rides great and sits really nice. Had the shop throw on some 315/70-17 General Grabber ATX tires with it and I couldn’t be happier all around.

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[Bjeepz]

I have a base Sport with Max Tow package and just got the JKS 3.5” lift installed the other day. Purchased the Fox shock option and the JKS j-flex arms. Rides great and sits really nice. Had the shop throw on some 315/70-17 General Grabber ATX tires with it and I couldn’t be happier all around.

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Looks great! Wondering how level it sits? I’m trying to gauge if I should add the 3/4 inch rear spacer I ordered with my JKS lift. The plan is to install it over the holiday season. I am also adding a stubby bumper and my Warn M8000s, so that will be about 135lbs up front.

 

[Midwest Stinger]

Looks great! Wondering how level it sits? I’m trying to gauge if I should add the 3/4 inch rear spacer I ordered with my JKS lift. The plan is to install it over the holiday season. I am also adding a stubby bumper and my Warn M8000s, so that will be about 135lbs up front.

I just put a 3’level along the bottom edge of the body and along the frame rail. It’s dead on level. Maybe the bumper and winch will drop the front a little, but if it was me I may just try it first and see how far it really changes it.

 

[Bjeepz]

I just put a 3’level along the bottom edge of the body and along the frame rail. It’s dead on level. Maybe the bumper and winch will drop the front a little, but if it was me I may just try it first and see how far it really changes it.

Thanks for your reply!

Anybody running a bumper & winch up front want to share any information as to how they affected the front ride height?

On my 2017 JKU I ran the JKS lift with the same bumper/winch combo and it sat pretty level. I like a little rake on my rigs..

 

[DirtyD]

I have a base Sport with Max Tow package and just got the JKS 3.5” lift installed the other day. Purchased the Fox shock option and the JKS j-flex arms. Rides great and sits really nice. Had the shop throw on some 315/70-17 General Grabber ATX tires with it and I couldn’t be happier all around.

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That looks awesome, I am looking at the same kit and debating between the LCAs or the relocation brackets. I am running 315/70 with a 1.5 level right now, got any shots from the side? I would like to see how they look in the wheel well.

 

[Bjeepz]

That looks awesome, I am looking at the same kit and debating between the LCAs or the relocation brackets. I am running 315/70 with a 1.5 level right now, got any shots from the side? I would like to see how they look in the wheel well.

It is a toss up between the brackets vs lower arms only.. the brackets advantage is they correct not only caster but improve pinion angle for the front driveshaft, but reduce a bit of clearance. The lower arms improve caster and ground clearance along with being tougher if you plan to bash them on rocks.

 

[Madmike]

It is a toss up between the brackets vs lower arms only.. the brackets advantage is they correct not only caster but improve pinion angle for the front driveshaft, but reduce a bit of clearance. The lower arms improve caster and ground clearance along with being tougher if you plan to bash them on rocks.

I would recommend the jks adjustable lower arms.

 

[MarineHawk]

After installing the JKS 3"-3.5" lift, do you think there is any need to replace the driveshaft? I did that on my old JKUR when I lifted it 4" based on advice I was getting.

 

[Midwest Stinger]

That looks awesome, I am looking at the same kit and debating between the LCAs or the relocation brackets. I am running 315/70 with a 1.5 level right now, got any shots from the side? I would like to see how they look in the wheel well.

I think the control arms are a good option if you have the extra bit of cash to spend.
Attached a couple of shots from today. Seems to me that the gap is just right for around a 35” tire and plenty of flex space.

 

[DirtyD]

I think the control arms are a good option if you have the extra bit of cash to spend.
Attached a couple of shots from today. Seems to me that the gap is just right for around a 35” tire and plenty of flex space.

Looks awesome! And a little familiar....

 

[Midwest Stinger]

Looks awesome! And a little familiar....

Very familiar indeed. Same step bars and even antennae. You won’t regret the JKS kit. I’ve loved it so far. Just as an FYI, I’m running the General Grabber ATX and really like how they’ve handled everything so far, just in case you haven’t settled on a tire yet.

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