Gladiator Lift Kits

[Desert Outlaw]

https://skyjacker.com/shop/category/jeep/gladiator-jt/

Not sure if this has been posted but Skyjacker has a few options. I just recieved their 4.5" kit yesterday. This is meant a temporary solution for me until the coilover kits start rolling out, but seems to include most everything needed to get me started(minus a front driveshaft. )

@TTEChris did you install a front driveshaft with the 4.5" Skyjacker lift? I plan to wheel my JT once the 4.5" kit is in place. Thanks for your advice.

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[TTEChris]

@TTEChris did you install a front driveshaft with the 4.5" Skyjacker lift? I plan to wheel my JT once the 4.5" kit is in place. Thanks for your advice.

I did not because I have a set of fusion axles on the way(didn't want to buy 2x). You will want a front driveshaft with even mild wheeling as the shock travel on that kit is impressive for an entry level kit.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

I did not because I have a set of fusion axles on the way(didn't want to buy 2x). You will want a front driveshaft with even mild wheeling as the shock travel on that kit is impressive for an entry level kit.

Are there any particular front driveshafts, lengths that you would suggest @TTEChris

 

[TTEChris]

Are there any particular front driveshafts, lengths that you would suggest @TTEChris

I like Adam's driveshafts. You send them your measurements once the kit is installed and they will custom make it for you

 

[Desert Outlaw]

I like Adam's driveshafts. You send them your measurements once the kit is installed and they will custom make it for you

Fusion axles as opposed to RCV axle shafts @TTEChris ? I read that RCVs must be rebuilt after 60k miles. Do Fusion axle shafts delete the FAD as well?

 

[Alaska-HWY JK]

RCVs will make a clicking sound after a while when front end is in when you’re turning. Which may or may not drive you crazy. I rebuilt mine after about 80,000 Km. I was told they wouldn’t fail catastrophically but it drove me crazy.

 

[TTEChris]

Fusion axles as opposed to RCV axle shafts @TTEChris ? I read that RCVs must be rebuilt after 60k miles. Do Fusion axle shafts delete the FAD as well?

Fusion full axle replacements not just the shafts.
I went with a D60 front and 14 bolt(shave to 13 rear).

Personally I would rather carry a set of factory replacement axle shafts than upgrade. It's an easy enough trail fix rather than making another component in the driveline the weak point.

 

[DoneDeal]

I have the 4.5 kit for a few weeks now no issues. I’m getting the coil overs installed late this week. I will post pics and a review for anyone interested. To me it looks like the front of my vehicle sits about an inch or so lowers than the rear. Might just be my eyes playing tricks but it bother me. I like the option of setting my own rake with the coil overs

 

[Desert Outlaw]

I have the 4.5 kit for a few weeks now no issues. I’m getting the coil overs installed late this week. I will post pics and a review for anyone interested. To me it looks like the front of my vehicle sits about an inch or so lowers than the rear. Might just be my eyes playing tricks but it bother me. I like the option of setting my own rake with the coil overs

@DoneDeal I like the way your JT came out with the 4.5" lift and the 38's. I thought that your JT looked lower over the rear axle than over the front.
Post photos of the coilovers and comments on the ride and drive when you get them installed.

 

[DoneDeal]

I will for sure.

 

[19JL]

I have the 4.5 kit for a few weeks now no issues. I’m getting the coil overs installed late this week. I will post pics and a review for anyone interested. To me it looks like the front of my vehicle sits about an inch or so lowers than the rear. Might just be my eyes playing tricks but it bother me. I like the option of setting my own rake with the coil overs

Can you post some side shots of your keep with the 38s and Skyjacker lift? Are those 15.50 or 13.50 wide tires? I’m looking at the same setup.

 

[DoneDeal]

The best pics I have for now. 38x15.50. 20x11.5 wheels.

when I get the coil over I will Post some more.

 

[TTEChris]

The best pics I have for now. 38x15.50. 20x11.5 wheels.

when I get the coil over I will Post some more.

Looks great. Which coilovers are you going with?
I noticed the same rake after going to an aftermarket bumper/winch. I recently switched to a set of EVO 4.5" springs that leveled the Jeep and gave me an extra 1-1.5".

 

[DoneDeal]

I wanted to keep everything as uniform as possible so I’m going with the Skyjacker Leduc Series front Coil-over suspension. 3.5”-6” adjustable. It appears They are Fox coil-overs. I should be getting my Fox 2.0 adjustable steering stabilizer around the same time the coil-overs come in. If they ride nice I will swap over the rear to the coil-over as well.

 

[BrandRezake]

The best pics I have for now. 38x15.50. 20x11.5 wheels.

when I get the coil over I will Post some more.

Any way you can post a shot from the front/back to show the offset on your wheels? What is the actual offset of the wheels you are using? Also, do you have Max tow with the wider axels?

Thank you for your help! Trying to decide on -12 vs -25 for my wheels.

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