Evo 2.5" Lift (True Height)

[darkhorse13]

2.5” installed. Ended up switching my tires for BFG KM3 37s. Now just waiting on my King shocks to come in. Super pleased.

Looks fantastic! May I ask if you are getting the EVO Spec Kings or off-the shelf Kings? Do you happen to know the compressed/extended lengths? I assume you didn't have to lengthen the front ds?

Looking at this lift with setup of about 500-600lb constant load with rack and tent. Might have to do the 3/4" spacers in order to keep some rake.... I like rake for handling.

Thanks!
John

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[nowind]

Looks fantastic! May I ask if you are getting the EVO Spec Kings or off-the shelf Kings? Do you happen to know the compressed/extended lengths? I assume you didn't have to lengthen the front ds?

Looking at this lift with setup of about 500-600lb constant load with rack and tent. Might have to do the 3/4" spacers in order to keep some rake.... I like rake for handling.

Thanks!
John

Going with the Evo-spec Kings. I don't know the compressed/extended lengths. No need at this time for me to change the driveshaft but I think I'll end up doing it down the road. From what I've heard with my setup it might just be a matter of time.

 

[darkhorse13]

Going with the Evo-spec Kings. I don't know the compressed/extended lengths. No need at this time for me to change the driveshaft but I think I'll end up doing it down the road. From what I've heard with my setup it might just be a matter of time.

Thanks, if by chance you get a minute to measure that's great. Can't wait to hear about the ride quality.

John

 

[nowind]

Thanks, if by chance you get a minute to measure that's great. Can't wait to hear about the ride quality.

John

I’ll measure as soon as they get here. Hopefully soon

 

[thisispainful]

Any update on what the measurements for their shocks are? I've contacted Evo, but haven't heard back. I'm wanting to go with Fox, but not sure if I should get the 2-3" or the 3.5-4" shocks. Wanting to not need an aftermarket front driveshaft.

 

[Phljeeper]

Any update on what the measurements for their shocks are? I've contacted Evo, but haven't heard back. I'm wanting to go with Fox, but not sure if I should get the 2-3" or the 3.5-4" shocks. Wanting to not need an aftermarket front driveshaft.

Based on my experience I would suggest the longer 3.5-4” shocks. And I have not needed a new front driveshaft and actually have 3/4” spacers on top of my EVO coils. I have wheeled it hard and have no driveshaft issues so far.

 

[Renegade]

Any update on what the measurements for their shocks are? I've contacted Evo, but haven't heard back. I'm wanting to go with Fox, but not sure if I should get the 2-3" or the 3.5-4" shocks. Wanting to not need an aftermarket front driveshaft.

You can run the Fox 2.0 shocks for 3.5-4" lift on the front (as long as the spring length is appropriate) without needing a new front driveshaft. They are 28.4" extended. I am using them with 3" of front lift.

 

[nowind]

Any update on what the measurements for their shocks are? I've contacted Evo, but haven't heard back. I'm wanting to go with Fox, but not sure if I should get the 2-3" or the 3.5-4" shocks. Wanting to not need an aftermarket front driveshaft.

just had them installed last week; on back order for a while. Evo specifies King shocks 2.5-5” for their 2.5” lift kit. Considering the lift gave more than 2.5”, I would go with the 3.5”-4” from Fox. I also didn’t have to change out the driveshafts.

 

[thisispainful]

Thanks for the replies! I just saw on the northridge site they have a package for the evo 2.5 and they use the 3.5-4" front and back. Based on that and your info those look to be the ones.

 

[AngryIrishman]

Is it safe to assume I could run 38s with the EVO 2.5 lift? The concensus seems to be the lift is actually more like 3.5 to 4 inches if I'm reading all of this correctly.

 

[Phljeeper]

Is it safe to assume I could run 38s with the EVO 2.5 lift? The concensus seems to be the lift is actually more like 3.5 to 4 inches if I'm reading all of this correctly.

Depends on if you wheel the truck and if its a Rubicon. If you just drive on the street and its a Rubicon (with the higher fenders) yes no problem, if wheeling in rocks then you will likely want a little more height. I added a 3/4" spacer on top of the EVO coils on my Rubicon with 37s because I hit the fenders disconnected when wheeling in rocks. I think I could run 38s now as well without issue.

 

[AngryIrishman]

Depends on if you wheel the truck and if its a Rubicon. If you just drive on the street and its a Rubicon (with the higher fenders) yes no problem, if wheeling in rocks then you will likely want a little more height. I added a 3/4" spacer on top of the EVO coils on my Rubicon with 37s because I hit the fenders disconnected when wheeling in rocks. I think I could run 38s now as well without issue.

Good to know... thanks

 

[25rawls]

@AngryIrishman

it will also depend on real world height of tires you decide to go with. Not all tires measure true to size. Like I know BFGs measure short. I just put 38s on my overland with the evo lift but I also chopped the fenders for some added room during flex. The 38s on a 9 inch wide wheel measure 37 tall.

 

[Koloradokid]

If you look at my pictures these are US Rubicon fenders (I assume thats what you mean by regular rubi fenders?) with the 2.5" EVO lift. I think it looks good with my 35s. For sure would look better with 37s though. Here it is again.

My Evo 2.5” kit just got delivered Friday. I already know I’m gonna want to go up from my 315/75/17 KO2’s once the lift is on. It’s just a matter of pacing myself in the name of budgeting...

 

[microboby]

Here’s the Evo 2.5” with falcon shocks , it’s a very tall 2.5” . Have milestar 37’s and looks awesome . I placed an order for the lower control arms and track bars - front / back so hopefully they come soon

ps - my TJ has a 3.5” lift and looks small next to the gladiator

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