Evo 2.5" Lift (True Height)

[Desert Outlaw]

Thanks for posting. The link didn't work though, can you try it again?

The page is private, although I figured you could see the images. A 37" BFG tire isn't much taller than a 35" but, it gives an idea of what fender clearance is provided to a Rubicon which looks sufficient for your purpose.

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[Phljeeper]

Thanks Unfortunately the image doesn't come through.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

Maybe just do a Google image search. Quadratec has an image database on Gladiators as well. But, 4" front lift is a good number for 37's. Unless, you have access and/or mobility issues then you will need retractable steps.

 

[Phljeeper]

The 2.5” EVO lift is installed. It’s a perfect height. Added about 3.5” front and rear (with a steel bumper and winch). I don’t know exact him eight difference because I went from a smaller lift not stock. Definitely big for my 35s so I need to move to 37s now. The installed lift is a Enforcer stage 2 plus.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

Looks ready for the trail!

 

[DiscoDino]

Before (stock Export JTR suspension with an M8274-70 up front, and out back an RTT, Rack, 65L of water, fridge slider, air compressor and tank, and an AGM battery), and after (same gear):

Front rock rail: 16.5-20
Rear rock rail: 17.5-20.5
Rear under tent: 69-72
So +3.5” front and +3” rear

 

[Phljeeper]

Before (stock Export JTR suspension with an M8274-70 up front, and out back an RTT, Rack, 65L of water, fridge slider, air compressor and tank, and an AGM battery), and after (same gear):

Front rock rail: 16.5-20
Rear rock rail: 17.5-20.5
Rear under tent: 69-72
So +3.5” front and +3” rear

assuming my rubicon started the same as your starting numbers I am at 22” bottom of front rock rail and 22.5” bottom of back rock rail. I assume my 35” tires added an inch so close to 5” in lift from stock? I assume the coils will settle a bit after a week or so.

 

[Phljeeper]

Looks ready for the trail!

For sure. Once this lockdown is over that’s my first trip!

 

[Phljeeper]

Before (stock Export JTR suspension with an M8274-70 up front, and out back an RTT, Rack, 65L of water, fridge slider, air compressor and tank, and an AGM battery), and after (same gear):

Front rock rail: 16.5-20
Rear rock rail: 17.5-20.5
Rear under tent: 69-72
So +3.5” front and +3” rear

Are you running the EVO 2.5” kit?

 

[DiscoDino]

assuming my rubicon started the same as your starting numbers I am at 22” bottom of front rock rail and 22.5” bottom of back rock rail. I assume my 35” tires added an inch so close to 5” in lift from stock? I assume the coils will settle a bit after a week or so.

Yes, running the 2.5" lift kit.

The Export Rubicons came with 32" tires...but the measurements I mention above are with the same tires (35") and stock JTR suspension.

 

[Phljeeper]

Yes, running the 2.5" lift kit.

The Export Rubicons came with 32" tires...but the measurements I mention above are with the same tires (35") and stock JTR suspension.

Nice. Your truck looks great! Did the coils settle much after install? I assume I will come down an inch or so to be closer to what you are seeing.

 

[DiscoDino]

Nice. Your truck looks great! Did the coils settle much after install? I assume I will come down an inch or so to be closer to what you are seeing.

Installed on Thursday and barely did more than 20kms...so hoping after the curfew we have in Dubai, will get some mileage and settle a bit...I'd like to order the high line Mopar fenders to make sure the 35s have enough space...

...and Thanks!

 

[Renegade]

Installed on Thursday and barely did more than 20kms...so hoping after the curfew we have in Dubai, will get some mileage and settle a bit...I'd like to order the high line Mopar fenders to make sure the 35s have enough space...

...and Thanks!

Very interesting that export JT Rubicons come with Max Tow fenders instead of the standard Rubicon high fenders...

 

[DiscoDino]

Very interesting that export JT Rubicons come with Max Tow fenders instead of the standard Rubicon high fenders...

Actually quite annoying to us ...they also came with the 255/75-17 tires instead of the 285/70-17...so 32s...same gearing and such...also with the narrower diffs however with the OEM lockers...super weird, but I'm happy with exactly what it is (width wise as well)

 

[Desert Outlaw]

I assume the coils will settle a bit after a week or so.

One of the big selling points (per Mel Wade) for buying an EVO suspension was that the coils do not sag. This is due to the quality of steel coils used in the manufacturing process. This will allow us to enjoy our lifts much longer.

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