Gladiator Lifts

[Wheelin98TJ]

I appreciate the feedback man. I’m not doing it myself. I don’t know how to install any of that stuff so that’s why I come on here and ask you guys to see what y’all think. Remember I have to pay for labor as well. I got the 3” inch BDS lift instead. Just alittle worried because I won’t have control arms and I’m running on 3.73

3.73 with 35s is ok. Acceleration is fine. Highway cruising, you won't see 7th and 8th gear as much as you'd like.

Have your caster checked after the lift install. If it's too low, get arms or brackets.

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[Rdgunn24]

I did the JKS lift w/ lca's & Fox 2.0's w/ stabilizer a few years ago, zero issues. My goal was a general-purpose offroader done correctly if not extravagantly. I also wanted room to go to 37's in the future.

No hardcore wheeling, but plenty of low-speed putzing around in baja. Running 35" baja boss m/t's D-rated, significant difference in performance/braking but still works fine with 4:10's. I see 8th regularly on the flats. A little over 50k miles & doing great.

Completely satisfied w/this setup, glad I didn't go with a cheaper option. Hope this helps!

I have this set up with out the stabilizer. Do you think the stabilizer makes a difference in your ride quality?

 

[GOBDAN]

The price you quoted for the BDS seems crazy, but i'll leave you to that one.
I think you're making a mistake with regard to the 18" wheels. You will have to air down to much lower pressures to facilitate the same squat you get with 17's to increase offroad traction and much smoother ride. Load rated E tires are 10 ply...the ones that go on 3/4 to 1-ton pickups. Not to mention, 18" tires are typically more expensive than 17's. No way would I take the rims off my 3/4 dodge and put them on my JTRD. Unless it's just a looks thing, I'd strongly recommend you stick with a 17!

I picked the 18s because of looks to be honest with you. The off-roading I’ll be doing is hitting some dirt/mud roads nothing to crazy. Thanks for the response man I’m new to the Jeep world.

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