Are LCAs required for a 3.5” lift?

[bleda2002]

The extended shock length on this lift is 27.99”. This isn’t a high end kit (thus the lack of LCAs) so I’m assuming the 3.5” is over Sport height rather Rubicon.

What kit is it? Should be able to figure out which side they measure from based on who makes it. What's the rear shock length? The front brakes you have a lot more slack than the rears.

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[TomH]

I am running 3.5" front lift on a Sport. I still have the stock control arms and I have not noticed any real difference in the handling. I have about 13,000 miles on this setup. I have intended to get some longer LCAs but have not done it yet.

 

[Alans17]

What kit is it? Should be able to figure out which side they measure from based on who makes it. What's the rear shock length? The front brakes you have a lot more slack than the rears.

Don’t laugh…

https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-suspension-lift-kit-64930c.html

This with the Vertex reservoir shocks.
Plud I’d probably go with a geometry correction bracket. Rancho’s looks solid.

 

[DocMike]

Man if it makes you happy and fits your needs....go for it. Unless it's a grumper grill. Then we need an intervention and I''l have to point to the doll and tell you where you hurt me.

Don’t laugh…

https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-suspension-lift-kit-64930c.html

This with the Vertex reservoir shocks.

 

[Aonarch]

https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator-3-5-game-changer-suspension-systems.html

Metal Cloak hints at the need for a new front drive shaft as well.

This is why I went with a 2.5" I didn't want to mess with driveshaft issues and further geometry issues.

 

[DocMike]

same same same

This is why I went with a 2.5" I didn't want to mess with driveshaft issues and further geometry issues.

 

[Alans17]

same same same

Honestly, 2.5” is probably enough for me. Unfortunately they don’t offer the reservoir shocks in that height. Decisions decisions…

 

[DocMike]

Yes they do.

https://teraflex.com/shop/falcon-shocks/jt-falcon-sp2-3-5-e-adjust-piggyback-shock-kit-2-3-lift.html


I got these bad boys going on this week.

Honestly, 2.5” is probably enough for me. Unfortunately they don’t offer the reservoir shocks in that height. Decisions decisions…

 

[Alans17]

Yes they do.

https://teraflex.com/shop/falcon-shocks/jt-falcon-sp2-3-5-e-adjust-piggyback-shock-kit-2-3-lift.html


I got these bad boys going on this week.

Very nice! Yeah that looks great. But what I mean is the Rough Country doesn’t do it. And unfortunately, the deal is for a free Rough Country shock upgrade with a base Rough Country kit.

 

[Rvalas]

Don’t laugh…

https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-suspension-lift-kit-64930c.html

This with the Vertex reservoir shocks.
Plud I’d probably go with a geometry correction bracket. Rancho’s looks solid.

Man why laugh, your jeep is yours! I know a lot have already chimed in on that but I just want to reinforce it.

ultimately you are paying for it not them and if you get your desired result who the **** cares.

 

[DocMike]

Sounds like you should be good. As long as you do not need a new drive shaft, control arms, longer brake lines etc. You may be better off opting for a 2.5 and buying shock. But you'd have to do the math and make sure what you buy works for your desired outcome.

Please make sure your caster is correct. I can tell you from experience.... WAY back when I was an auto newbie... I had a 51 chevy 1/2 ton. First ever straight axle vehicle for me. I had my axle "dropped" 4". I also removed a few leaf springs and these "little wedge things." Truck drove like shit. Was all over the road like a shopping cart. They were caster shims. I now know better. Put them back in. Problem solved.

Very nice! Yeah that looks great. But what I mean is the Rough Country doesn’t do it. And unfortunately, the deal is for a free Rough Country shock upgrade with a base Rough Country kit.

 

[bleda2002]

Why not buy the 2.5 and just buy the vertex shocks separately? I am pretty sure they measure the 3.5 from the front not the back so it may work but for not much more you could honestly piece your own lift kit together to include all the same components and get the vertex shocks on your own and then still have it for the height you want.

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