Gladiator Lift Kits

[DoneDeal]

The best I can do for now. Gladiator is at the dealer getting LED turn signal replaced.If I get it back tonight I will post more

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[BrandRezake]

The best I can do for now. Gladiator is at the dealer getting LED turn signal replaced.If I get it back tonight I will post more

Thanks! When you get a chance, can you also tell me if you have the Max Tow axles?
I looked up your wheels and they are a -44 offset? The picture you posted doesn’t appear to be too wide. Looks good!

 

[DoneDeal]

Max tow. -44. It sticks out just right. Nothing excessive.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

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".

@TTEChris did you also do a drag link flip to accompany the longer front coil springs?

 

[TTEChris]

@TTEChris did you also do a drag link flip to accompany the longer front coil springs?

Not yet. My new axles should be here any day now and they have a raised draglink/trackbar mount.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

Not yet. My new axles should be here any day now and they have a raised draglink/trackbar mount.

@TTEChris If I ran the 4.5" EVO springs up front wouldyou suggest that I run the drag link flip kit and overland control arm drop brackets?

 

[TTEChris]

@TTEChris If I ran the 4.5" EVO springs up front wouldyou suggest that I run the drag link flip kit and overland control arm drop brackets?

I did install the EVO control arm drop brackets when I went to the taller coils(Only because I I them laying around the shop).
I ordered a set of Metalcloak control arms when they went on sale earlier this week. I haven't decided if I will keep or remove the brackets when all 8 adjustable arms arrive.

A high steer kit is always nice to keep geometry closer to stock. We have them on our JL's and the difference was noticeable at similar lift heights. I will say however that with the 4.5" coils and fox shocks(keeping the other Skyjacker components) the ride/driveability is nice on the Gladiator.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

I did install the EVO control arm drop brackets when I went to the taller coils(Only because I I them laying around the shop).
I ordered a set of Metalcloak control arms when they went on sale earlier this week. I haven't decided if I will keep or remove the brackets when all 8 adjustable arms arrive.

A high steer kit is always nice to keep geometry closer to stock. We have them on our JL's and the difference was noticeable at similar lift heights. I will say however that with the 4.5" coils and fox shocks(keeping the other Skyjacker components) the ride/driveability is nice on the Gladiator.

So, if the M95 shocks suck, I don't necessarily have to opt for EVO-spec King shocks - Fox perform well for a better price point @TTEChris ?

 

[Capt. B]

I put the $750 RC 3.5 lift on my JK 4 months ago and have been happy with it. Great stance and better ride than the OEM. Added the traction control stabilization bar up front for about $76 as well.

With the Rough Country 3.5 inch lift, is there anything you need to do about the brake lines?

 

[Hansoslow]

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".

Hey Chris,
Did you do EVO 4.5" springs all around or just the front end to level it out after bumper and winch?

 

[TTEChris]

Hey Chris,
Did you do EVO 4.5" springs all around or just the front end to level it out after bumper and winch?

All around. I considered doing the front, but after comparing measurements with another forum member I was concerned it would sit nose high by just swapping the fronts .

 

[Texops]

@TTEChris If I ran the 4.5" EVO springs up front wouldyou suggest that I run the drag link flip kit and overland control arm drop brackets?

If you go over 3.5” lift you should think about a drag-link flip, your trackbar & drag-link should be running parallel , mine is a RK 3” & it’s perfect at that height.

 

[TTEChris]

If you go over 3.5” lift you should think about a drag-link flip, your trackbar & drag-link should be running parallel , mine is a RK 3” & it’s perfect at that height.

Shouldn't the trackbar and draglink should always be parallel if using the factory mounting points?

IMO the main benefit of a draglink flip/raised trackbar brackets is it keeps the trackbar and draglink more parallel to the ground for closer to factory steering geometry. It also causes less axle shift when the trackbar and draglink start off more parallel to the ground rather than at an angle. My theory may be completely off, but that is how I always figured it.

All lifts 3"+ lifts benefit from it since flipping the draglink raises it approx 3". Any less and you would have less of an angle than the factory setup. The problem lies with bumpstops as raising the trackbar and draglink usually require you to run taller bumpstops to clear the frame. I know of a few setups that have bends to clear the frame(we run one on my wife's).

I'm not running a draglink flip on my Gladiator with the 4.5" lift and drives fine. If I were keeping the setup I would look to adding a draglink flip down the line. My Fusion 60 that will be here today sometime has raised mounting points

 

[Texops]

Shouldn't the trackbar and draglink should always be parallel if using the factory mounting points?

IMO the main benefit of a draglink flip/raised trackbar brackets is it keeps the trackbar and draglink more parallel to the ground for closer to factory steering geometry. It also causes less axle shift when the trackbar and draglink start off more parallel to the ground rather than at an angle. My theory may be completely off, but that is how I always figured it.

All lifts 3"+ lifts benefit from it since flipping the draglink raises it approx 3". Any less and you would have less of an angle than the factory setup. The problem lies with bumpstops as raising the trackbar and draglink usually require you to run taller bumpstops to clear the frame. I know of a few setups that have bends to clear the frame(we run one on my wife's).

I'm not running a draglink flip on my Gladiator with the 4.5" lift and drives fine. If I were keeping the setup I would look to adding a draglink flip down the line. My Fusion 60 that will be here today sometime has raised mounting points

Yes over 3” & you would benefit from it, with a drag-link flip you would also raise the trackbar mount

 

[DamonC64]

Skyjacker 4.5”. 38x15.50 20x11.5 black rhino wheels. Rides nice. I’m am definitely adding dual steering stabilizers. I should have gone with 40s but I will ride the current set up until I get bored.

Have you measured the overall height on that? Im wondering if that setup will fit in my garage.

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