Photos definitely make it difficult to tell lift kit size differences, especially when it's only an inch difference, and of course like you mentioned different tire sizes!
I have the ride right 2.5" with 3.5" front springs because of the added weight of the Diesel (with fox shocks). You will not be disappointed with the ride quality! Mine has been on for several months now and it rides better than my wife's suburban.Got my stuff a couple weeks ago... Haven't had the free time to install it yet. I was going to go for the Ride Right, but ended up getting the full 2.5 Overland Plus kit. Everything seems really beefy!!
What shocks did you use?
Are you seeing the same with the Fox shocks? My shop is saying I need to look into limiting straps cause my coils have become unseated twice (and I haven't even wheeled it yet).Falcon did make us aware that the 3.5 - 4" shocks will allow for a bit too much travel in some scenarios, possibly allowing coils to unseat. This is something we are still looking into addressing, though it does not seem to cause any sort of issues during normal driving or off-road circumstances, just when the axles are fully drooped. We highly recommend a set of limiting straps as a super easy solution to this issue, and will make sure your coils stay where they need to be! Awesome build by the way!
Yes, Falcon is the only company that has contacted us about the issue, but it seems to be any shocks designed for over 3.5" of travel in the rear of the JT are causing the same issues. I know Falcon is currently working on a fix, but in the meantime limiting straps are a super easy and effective fix for all JT owners.
what length strap do you recommend for 3.5" lift?
There are many factors that will slightly change the length necessary for your vehicle. The best thing to do would be to flex the vehicle out and measure how much travel you get before the coils start to loosen up. Also, make sure the rear end links are cut down to the recommended length in our instructions, as these will also help to limit your suspensions travel when installed properly.
Are these the same truck/tires?? The bottom pick looks like it has less tire gap. Must be my mind playing tricks on me. Also if you’ve got the tires on do share the new pics and what size tires/rims you went with!Installed the 2.5" Overland Plus kit over the weekend - and the first test drive produced no clunks! I ended up with 2.5" lift in the back, and 3.25" in the front (which was surprising since I have the diesel/winch/bumper). I was previously bottoming out on pretty mild bumps in the front due to the lack of up travel...no more though!
Ride largely feels unchanged driving around the city (haven't tried highway yet). And the measurements were spot on for all the control arm/trackbar/SBEL lengths so thanks for that COR!
Ordering tires/wheels today...
But they were what looks like 33s right? I thought I could make out the Wildpeak A/T on it. I'm seriously considering the 2.5" Overland with my 35s so I'm trying to get an idea of what it will look like.Same tires and wheels.
New wheels and tires are 37x12.5 Nittos
This might help you. 2.5 Overland Plus on Method 703 0 offset with KO2 315/70/17. Top pic loaded down with gear and bottom pics empty.
FINALLY!!! I have looked all over the FB gladiator pages and even posted as such asking. All you get is a bunch of folks posting 4" lifts with 38s when I ask lol. There is def some wheel gap in the front but I do not think that looks bad at all. I also have the diesel and a steel mid-width bumper so I suspect the front will be a bit lower anyways.This might help you. 2.5 Overland Plus on Method 703 0 offset with 35s. Top pic loaded down with gear and bottom pic empty.
