Is 4.5' Evo lift kit worth it?

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[Beach_JT]

I have the EVO 4.5 3+ kit. I am running Nitro 37s and it sits at 6' 8 3/4" (very tall). From the top of the tire to the front fender there is about 10". I have only had the lift installed for about 500 miles. If I were going to do it again and run 37s I would go with the 2.5" lift. Since I did the 4.5" I am already looking at how to run 40s. This is a daily driver for me and will not be doing much hardcore wheeling.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

I have the EVO 4.5 3+ kit. I am running Nitro 37s and it sits at 6' 8 3/4" (very tall). From the top of the tire to the front fender there is about 10". I have only had the lift installed for about 500 miles. If I were going to do it again and run 37s I would go with the 2.5" lift. Since I did the 4.5" I am already looking at how to run 40s. This is a daily driver for me and will not be doing much hardcore wheeling.

That's how much lift I will need/want on my JT. At the present time, my Rubi rails are stump grinders. Today, the wife even told me that the JTR needs a proper lift!

 

[SuperUltraMan]

I can’t speak for the 4.5” but I like the 6.5”.
It’s tall but looks awesome.

 

[Sublime]

I can’t speak for the 4.5” but I like the 6.5”.
It’s tall but looks awesome.

Do you have problems with your springs sitting correctly? My passenger side bows inward even after using the correction spacers. I've read I need to try removing the spacers back to stock. Alignment and trackbar all dialed in.

 

[Chance575]

No spacers and mine sits just fine. Over 12k on the kit

 

[Jefferyfica]

I have the exact set up your contemplating on using. Evo 4.5 overlander 37” pro coopers and fox 2.5 performance elite shocks.
as for the ride amazing! Not a single complaint about it. Off-road use, I’ve had two former jeeps with fab tech and a Mopar lifts. This set up out performs anything I’ve used in the past. Pricey yes, worthy of the cost? I say yes. We all have are preferences this was mine and I’m happy with it.

 

[Blackjeepjk]

I have the exact set up your contemplating on using. Evo 4.5 overlander 37” pro coopers and fox 2.5 performance elite shocks.
as for the ride amazing! Not a single complaint about it. Off-road use, I’ve had two former jeeps with fab tech and a Mopar lifts. This set up out performs anything I’ve used in the past. Pricey yes, worthy of the cost? I say yes. We all have are preferences this was mine and I’m happy with it.

Nice!

 

[Deleted member 56051]

I have the EVO 4.5 3+ kit. I am running Nitro 37s and it sits at 6' 8 3/4" (very tall). From the top of the tire to the front fender there is about 10". I have only had the lift installed for about 500 miles. If I were going to do it again and run 37s I would go with the 2.5" lift. Since I did the 4.5" I am already looking at how to run 40s. This is a daily driver for me and will not be doing much hardcore wheeling.

Hey does this fit in your garage (assuming you have a stand height garage door)? Thanks

 

[SingGladiator]

I have the 6.5" stage 4 on my 2025 Gladiator and due to the extreme front angle on the Adams driveshaft I am having to swap to the 4.5" springs. not having the FAD is a big issue in this. I love the suspension and components! I am ready to start using it!

 

[Desert Outlaw]

55,000/6 yr update:
My 4.5" EVO stage 1 lift kit has exceeded my expectations. My only problem that I am keeping a watch on has to do with the extended front brakelines and that they dont come into contact if I ever run my stock 6.5"/+55mm offset wheels.

Here is what I bought (late 2019 prices) and had installed:

The Build Sheet

4.5” EVO Enforcer Overland $1,160
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...ring-4-5in-enforcer-overland-lift-kit-stage-1

Fox 4.5-6” Rear 2.0 Shocks $162+162
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...ies-2-0-smooth-body-shock-rear-4-5in-6in-lift

Fox 4.5-6” Front 2.0 IFP Shocks $162+162
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...mance-series-2-0-ifp-shock-front-4-5-6in-lift

Computer
Tazer JL Mini$329
https://www.morris4x4center.com/z-a...WpIR5Ryx8TWWh-d_Ubklm9Ve11i7DkaRoCAD8QAvD_BwE

Steering
(Not installed yet) Yeti Drag link$429
https://steersmarts.com/collections...oducts/yeti-xd-jeep-wrangler-jl-jlu-draglinks

Yeti XD Track Bar $260
https://steersmarts.com/collections...cts/yeti-xd-jl-jlu-adjustable-front-track-bar

Yeti Track Bar bracket$150
https://steersmarts.com/collections/brackets/products/yeti-xd-jl-jlu-track-bar-relocation-bracket

Yeti XD Tie Rod (Rubicon). $425
https://steersmarts.com/collections...xd-jeep-wrangler-tie-rod-assembly-jl-jlu-2018

Wheels
Baja Extreme II $129.99x4
https://www.quadratec.com/p/quadratec/baja-extreme-ii-wheel-wrangler-jk-jl-gladiator-jt/black

Tires
Milestar Patagonia 38’s$249.99x4
https://www.walmart.com/ip/38X13-50R17LT-119Q-C-6-BW-MILESTAR-PATAGONIA-M-T/776392809

(Not installed yet) Driveshaft $552.00 BLEEP20 for 20% off Adams Driveshafts
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...ms-driveshaft-1350-solid-cv-front-driveshafts


Control arms

Rear lowers
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...ufacturing-rear-lower-adjustable-control-arms

Rear uppers $397.00
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...orcer-rear-upper-adjustable-control-arms-pair

Front uppers
https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...orcer-rear-upper-adjustable-control-arms-pair


Rear trackbar$184.00
https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator-rear-durotrak-track-bar.html

Steering stabilizer - FOX 2.0

Coil spring correction pads

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...d0WQJn8D8dcVdMwK4jS6vam6ADFY4afRoCQcAQAvD_BwE

Oceano Dunes

Full extension

Rear stuff 38s - roughly 1" uptravel clearance with stock flares.

Front full stuff - light fender flare rubbing 38s

Side comparison next to lifted JK on 40" Trail Grapplers. I could run 40s with just fender modifications, gearing, trussed axles, steel knuckles.

Before - tire placement was important going down this small outcropping on Berdoo Canyon Road.

Same outcropping traveling in the opposite direction while towing overheated XJ - NO PROBLEM!!

I'm obviously taller than the 1.5", 2.5" and 3" lifted Gladiators, but I love what my Gladiator can do - while still fitting inside of my garage each night.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Hmmmm. That looks familiar.

 

[Zachanadandy]

Yup. I get it. And I understand if someone just "wants to go higher" - but most folks don't need more breakover angle but, as you say, it's a good thing

The "low as possible to clear the tires" is mostly a hold over from short wheel base rigs like 2dr Wranglers. Being that short AND tall gets tippy in a hurry. The gladiator is a different animal, and if you wheel it in any big rocks I'd argue it does need more breakover and departure angle. Mine started out with 2" of lift and 37s. Drug the belly and rear bumper often. In this video you can hear the frame slam into the rock. Still made the climb... this time. Swapped out to 3.5" metalcloak springs (netted 4" over stock) and is much better. Still drags more than the wife's JLUR on the same lift, but it's much more enjoyable to wheel now.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

Agreed. Depends on what and where you wheel but the longer rigs have issues with the break over. I remember wheeling the LJ with the stock skids and it truly was a “shovel”. Crest over a dune and you’re going nowhere. Sucker dug in every time. Rocks it did ok. Sand it was horrible.

Side note: they don’t do “Belly up” stuff for these anymore. Glad Jeep addressed that issue.

 

[Desert Outlaw]

Hmmmm. That looks familiar.

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