Clayton 3.5" lift for Mojave

[Rubi-Zero]

Any Mojave owners running a @Clayton Off Road lift? If you are share your set up and post pics.

I believe I have pretty much decided on going with the Clayton 3.5" overland plus paired with Metalcloaks F/R shock extensions since there isn't much on the market for an upgrade to the mojave shocks that will fit. Fox says they will not have any for months and I know Falcon is working on some shocks for the Mojave so I am going to wait and see what comes to market before I make a final decision on shocks.

My concern though, is that even though the metal cloak shock extension are made for their 3.5" lift, the Clayton 3.5" lift is not equal in size and I'm worried I may run the shocks out of the neutral zone even with the shock extensions because the Clayton lift could net a lot more. I spoke with Fox about my plans with this set up and was told that it should work as there is 1" of wiggle room in the neutral zone for a lift. I wonder what the difference in height between the two 3.5" lift is though.

If the Clayton springs are too tall for the shock extensions, I guess my fall back plan is to swap in the metal cloak 3.5" springs with the rest of the Clayton lift until the market catches up with an upgrade to the factory Mojave shocks.

I have already contacted Clayton and asked about this set up and they seem to think it would be fine, but I haven't seen any proof. They also said a few Mojave owners were happy with their kit so I am looking to see if any of those mojave owners on the forum.

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[ckage83]

I'm curious how this turns out. I too want a clayton kit and have a new Mojave that I'd like to retain the stock shocks on.

 

[PabstBleuRibbon]

Why would the Clayton 3.5 be that much more than the MetalCloak 3.5? Are the springs that different?

 

[Rubi-Zero]

Why would the Clayton 3.5 be that much more than the MetalCloak 3.5? Are the springs that different?

Not all lifts are equal even if they advertise as the same lift height. I wish there was a direct comparison between the two 3.5” lifts so I could save myself some time.

There have been several members that have gone with Clayton lifts that are netting more lift then advertised, so that’s why I’m a little worried the Clayton 3.5” springs may end up being too tall for the metal cloak shock extensions. I don’t know, maybe I’m just over thinking it.

 

[PabstBleuRibbon]

Ah, that makes sense. I'm now thinking about the 2.5 Clayton lift since the AEV 2" lift is permanently backordered it seems. Yeah it's a jump in $$$$ but I've already got the Clayton trackbars sitting here waiting for it.

Anyone done the 2.5 lift on a Mojave? I figured I could use the Clayton 2.5 kit with Teraflex/Evo 2" shock extensions.

 

[Benbean66]

Ah, that makes sense. I'm now thinking about the 2.5 Clayton lift since the AEV 2" lift is permanently backordered it seems. Yeah it's a jump in $$$$ but I've already got the Clayton trackbars sitting here waiting for it.

Anyone done the 2.5 lift on a Mojave? I figured I could use the Clayton 2.5 kit with Teraflex/Evo 2" shock extensions.

I don't have a Mojave, but I'm running the Clayton 2.5" lift and yes, it netted me over 3" of lift. I am running Fox +2-3" shocks and have no problems. The shocks max out before the springs become loose and fall out, which I consider to be a good thing.

The only thing you'd have to do is possibly add some bump stop extensions, (if they make such a thing for the Mojave), since shock extenders will help the spring extend further, but the stroke remains the same so the shocks may bottom out before you hit your bump stops on up-travel.

 

[PabstBleuRibbon]

I don't have a Mojave, but I'm running the Clayton 2.5" lift and yes, it netted me over 3" of lift. I am running Fox +2-3" shocks and have no problems. The shocks max out before the springs become loose and fall out, which I consider to be a good thing.

The only thing you'd have to do is possibly add some bump stop extensions, (if they make such a thing for the Mojave), since shock extenders will help the spring extend further, but the stroke remains the same so the shocks may bottom out before you hit your bump stops on up-travel.

The Clayton 2.5 kit comes with bump stop extensions front/rear, would those work? The 2.5 Clayton lift for Mojave shopping cart in my head so far:

* Clayton overland 2.5 kit
* Teraflex 2" shock extension front
* EVO 2.5 rear shock extensions

I think that might do it?

@Clayton Off Road any input? Make the sale!

 

[MNGladiator]

Just FYI, my Clayton 3.5 Overland Plus kit came with 4.5" front springs and 3.5" rear springs. So now I have a Woods front driveshaft.

 

[PabstBleuRibbon]

Just FYI, my Clayton 3.5 Overland Plus kit came with 4.5" front springs and 3.5" rear springs. So now I have a Woods front driveshaft.

Yeah it looks like their 2.5 kit comes with a 3.5 spring up front. There's also a 2.5 front spring available, same rate just an inch shorter.

 

[bastage]

Not all lifts are equal even if they advertise as the same lift height. I wish there was a direct comparison between the two 3.5” lifts so I could save myself some time.

Check out the 2nd image here.. This shows a little of how much taller the Clayton springs are compared to the MetalCloak.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...l-w-hicentered-gladiator-sport-rubicon.33600/

 

[ckage83]

please please keep us updated or shoot me a message as you go. I’m taking delivery of my new Mojave and I desperately want a Clayton lift with the stock shocks.

The Clayton 2.5 kit comes with bump stop extensions front/rear, would those work? The 2.5 Clayton lift for Mojave shopping cart in my head so far:

* Clayton overland 2.5 kit
* Teraflex 2" shock extension front
* EVO 2.5 rear shock extensions

I think that might do it?

@Clayton Off Road any input? Make the sale!

 

[bairesman]

I am really interested as well. I was planning on putting the readylift but this is a much more robust kit for a competitive amount.

 

[bairesman]

Any Mojave owners running a @Clayton Off Road lift? If you are share your set up and post pics.

I believe I have pretty much decided on going with the Clayton 3.5" overland plus paired with Metalcloaks F/R shock extensions since there isn't much on the market for an upgrade to the mojave shocks that will fit. Fox says they will not have any for months and I know Falcon is working on some shocks for the Mojave so I am going to wait and see what comes to market before I make a final decision on shocks.

My concern though, is that even though the metal cloak shock extension are made for their 3.5" lift, the Clayton 3.5" lift is not equal in size and I'm worried I may run the shocks out of the neutral zone even with the shock extensions because the Clayton lift could net a lot more. I spoke with Fox about my plans with this set up and was told that it should work as there is 1" of wiggle room in the neutral zone for a lift. I wonder what the difference in height between the two 3.5" lift is though.

If the Clayton springs are too tall for the shock extensions, I guess my fall back plan is to swap in the metal cloak 3.5" springs with the rest of the Clayton lift until the market catches up with an upgrade to the factory Mojave shocks.

I have already contacted Clayton and asked about this set up and they seem to think it would be fine, but I haven't seen any proof. They also said a few Mojave owners were happy with their kit so I am looking to see if any of those mojave owners on the forum.

John have you thought of the Readylift shock extensions? Not sure those are sold without the kit thought...

 

[jl_explorer]

2.5 on the Mojave, running 40's. Love it!

 

[Rubi-Zero]

John have you thought of the Readylift shock extensions? Not sure those are sold without the kit thought...

I wanted a more complete lift then what ready lift offered, and I don’t think you can purchase the extensions without purchasing their lift.

I looked at just about everything out there. Initially I was going to keep the shocks for a little while until I can get some built but decided to move on from them now.


Since the start of this thread I moved in a different direction and decided to go with a Rock krawler X pro lift and get some custom made adjustable shocks by Radflo. I really wanted to go with custom built kings but they are a year out… I have already been pretty patient with this build with all the supply chain delays so I didn’t want to wait a year for the kings. I have many things on order and just waiting patiently for everything to arrive. I’ll be starting a build thread soon.

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