Do I need a lift kit on my 2023 Rubicon gladiator if i put 37 inch tires on?

[lowRail]

I’ll tell you I personally searched a ton before making my purchase, but still wasn’t confident. It seems like there are a lot of permutations of JT specs, wheel specs, tire size/widths, etc. that make getting an exact answer a challenge.

What did you go with?

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[danend]

What did you go with?

Went with 37x11.5x17 Nitto Recon Grapplers on the factory wheels with a 2” BDS Lift with Fox 2.0 shocks. I drive a lot of gravel and sloppy roads when I’m not having fun so looking for less poke.

https://bds-suspension.com/products/2-inch-lift-kit-jeep-gladiator-jt-20-23

 

[lowRail]

Went with 37x11.5x17 Nitto Recon Grapplers on the factory wheels with a 2” BDS Lift with Fox 2.0 shocks. I drive a lot of gravel and sloppy roads when I’m not having fun so looking for less poke.

https://bds-suspension.com/products/2-inch-lift-kit-jeep-gladiator-jt-20-23

Nice! this is exactly what I’m looking to do for mine. No issues with the tires fitting the stock rims or rubbing? I seem to get mixed reviews online when researching 37” Nittos for my Rubi

 

[lowRail]

Nice! this is exactly what I’m looking to do for mine. No issues with the tires fitting the stock rims or rubbing? I seem to get mixed reviews online when researching 37” Nittos for my Rubi

Also what does less poke mean?

 

[danend]

No issues rubbing at all and the 11.5 tires fit perfectly on the stock wheels. Less poke means the tires aren’t sticking out past the fenders. If you add spacers or change wheels to ones with different back spacing you will have rubber outside of your fenders.

I really like the look with them poking out, but it throws a lot more dirt and gravel on the sides.

 

[Cpt Adama]

Wow thanks for the welcome to the forum. Maybe you should change your name from gladtohave. Sorry for disturbing you Mr gladtohave.

A pinned thread with FAQ would be a good way to alleviate some repeated questions or where vets can point people too. I get it that hard core veterans may get tired of repeated noob questions, but noobs are what keep the industry fresh and alive. The more you can bring people in the more products that are made and the healthier the hobby becomes. Everyone was a noob at some point and wading through thousands of threads for an answer may not be an easy task even with the assistance of the search function.

 

[NotInStock]

I just recently swapped my beadlocked 37s off my 2016 JKUR (about to sell) to my 2023 JTR Diesel. Yeah, they rub when turning and I will now use that as my excuse (gotta have an excuse with the wife) to get a lift under her (Jeep not the wife).

One thing I am happy about is with the Diesel I actually still have some good power without needing to regear but I would also say if you have the 3.6l or the 4xe you will probably need to regear the axles.

Clayton I noticed has some nice stuff to put some lift under her without breaking the bank. Something I may order tomorrow or wait to see if they have any good Memorial Day specials.

Another thing to note.... I did for a little bit have the stock rims with Toyo 35" MT on it... They fit and rode perfectly fine. No rubbing when turning or anything else. However, do note I did not try to wheel it with them.

Here it is stuffed and poked with the 37" Nitto Trail Grapplers...

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