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Drooping rear end “squat”

clementstevens

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I’ve installed the JK S 3 1/2 inch lift on a 23 gladiator Rubicon. 37 inch tires, new steel bumpers and the Harker canopy camper. All of this is added weight to the rear end and I have aI’ve installed the JK S 3 1/2 inch lift on a 23 gladiator Rubicon. 37 inch tires, new steel bumpers, and they Harker canopy camper. All of this is added weight to the rear end and I have a significant squat. The springs that came with the JKS lift were not sufficient for the rear end. Looking for a solution drawing from your experience. I am considering the heavy duty springs
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I went with Clayton Overland kit 2.5 with fox 2.0. I have the diesel. So far so good. Camper 250lbs build out with all the gear minus water 600+ put an additional 360 lbs with people on the back bumper. It didn't even flinch to the additional weight. I'd also suggest the Clayton springs. I had thought about going with JKS but they never had a diesel specific kit. Seemed like they were unwilling to help as well. Clayton all the way.
Jeep Gladiator Drooping rear end “squat” IMG_20230908_172801307_HDR
 
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You could go with air bags if your loads will vary in weight.
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