Lets see all those Gladiators with lifts and bigger tires!

[Blackjeepjk]

Milestars started flaking at 71k miles so trying Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ this go round.
First impressions- feels heavier or more resistance, very aggressive tread and stance. Lost 3mpg. ?

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[Chuck]

Milestars started flaking at 71k miles so trying Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ this go round.
First impressions- feels heavier or more resistance, very aggressive tread and stance. Lost 3mpg. ?

You got 71k miles out of Milestars and decided to go another route?

 

[Blackjeepjk]

You got 71k miles out of Milestars and decided to go another route?

Long story. Originally wanted nittos with my build but everything was back ordered for ever. I finally gave in and went with the only 40” tire I could get, milestar. They ended up being awesome on everything but Ice. Which were still ok.

Wind the clock forward wanting to replace them with another set and can’t get them! What are the odds?
I can tell you that my driving habits, 85% on and 15% off road, I feel the milestars were better for me. But in all fairness I only have 250mi on the Mickey’s so they may still wow me. I do like the way they look and sure they will be as good or better in mud and rock.

 

[DanW]

Lift:
Rough Country 3.5” coil lift w/ Vertex shocks

Wheels:
Quadratec Hardrock 17”

Tires:
Toyo Open Country AT3 35x11.50r17

I'd love to see some front, rear, and side shots of this. I think those tires are the ideal size.

 

[svc707]

Long story. Originally wanted nittos with my build but everything was back ordered for ever. I finally gave in and went with the only 40” tire I could get, milestar. They ended up being awesome on everything but Ice. Which were still ok.

Wind the clock forward wanting to replace them with another set and can’t get them! What are the odds?
I can tell you that my driving habits, 85% on and 15% off road, I feel the milestars were better for me. But in all fairness I only have 250mi on the Mickey’s so they may still wow me. I do like the way they look and sure they will be as good or better in mud and rock.

I took off the Pats too because of the issues with ice. Last snow season had me pucker up twice so I’m trying the Yokohama MT 003 this year. Was able to sell the Pats for about half so I was happy.

 

[kennyglm]

2.5 Mopar lift with 37s

 

[rreed79]

2023 JTR 3 inch RK lift, 38's, American Racing Wheels -12 offset, stock gearing, stock drive shafts, ARB bumper, 12k Apex Badlands Winch.

 

[Gladi8r_22]

22' JTRD
AccuAir Suspension
38 x 13.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers
17 x 9 (-18 offset) Black Rhino Armory
Rock Slide Engineering Steps
Stock Rubicon Bumper
Badlands Apex 12k

Fully deflated on Bump stops

Max aired up @ 4.5"

 

[Chuck]

22' JTRD
AccuAir Suspension
38 x 13.5 Nitto Trail Grapplers
17 x 9 -18 offset Black Rhino Armory
Rock Slide Engineering Steps
Stock Rubicon Bumper
Badlands Apex 12k

Fully deflated on Bump stops

Max aired up @ 4.5"

What kind of suspension travel do you have with the system air up all the way?

 

[Gladi8r_22]

Well to be honest, I've had the kit installed since October, but I've only had it up & operational properly for maybe within the last month. Meaning the shop I went with to install it "Enter 3 Letter Name Here" screwed up and damaged several of the components during the process, and decided not to tell me till I got it home and looked it over. So after several weeks of dealing direct with AccuAir, who have fenominal technician support, they were over nighting me replacement parts (100% covered, lifetime warranty) from Florida to California and walking me through every step.

Its a great system, not typical lift when you have to add in air and manifolds, tank, compressor and its all controlled by an ECU module.

So with that, I'm hoping to go out to the 4x4 Training grounds here in Borrego and I will see what it does on the concrete flex ramp and will update with more pictures.

My intention is also not to be a full on crawler either, I'm wanting middle of the spectrum to do mild crawling/trails as well as some overland, looking to add like an ORU Camper shell with roof top.

 

[Chuck]

Well to be honest, I've had the kit installed since October, but I've only had it up & operational properly for maybe within the last month. Meaning the shop I went with to install it "Enter 3 Letter Name Here" screwed up and damaged several of the components during the process, and decided not to tell me till I got it home and looked it over. So after several weeks of dealing direct with AccuAir, who have fenominal technician support, they were over nighting me replacement parts (100% covered, lifetime warranty) from Florida to California and walking me through every step.

Its a great system, not typical lift when you have to add in air and manifolds, tank, compressor and its all controlled by an ECU module.

So with that, I'm hoping to go out to the 4x4 Training grounds here in Borrego and I will see what it does on the concrete flex ramp and will update with more pictures.

My intention is also not to be a full on crawler either, I'm wanting middle of the spectrum to do mild crawling/trails as well as some overland, looking to add like an ORU Camper shell with roof top.

Good to hear they covered everything for you!
Can the system be set for any ride height, or is it full droop/max height only?

 

[Gladi8r_22]

Yeah, they were fantastic. I did mention to them they need to look at a different Installer to represent them. But i even told the Installer I was gonna let AccuAir know that too. They didn't seem to care. Frustrating for what it cost to purchase let alone install

The hardest part about working with AccuAir was they are based out of Florida and I'm in So. Cal.
But they did have a satellite tech based in Northern Cal. which worked in my favor.

As for Ride height, once the Calibration has been done because all four corners are controlled by height sensors, You have 4 preset positions
1. Bump Stops,
2. Position 1 (2" of lift) Can drive @ any speed
3. Position 2 (4" of lift) Can drive @ any speed (will drop to this height from Position 3 aver 25 mph)
4. Position 3 (5" of lift) Only at speeds of 25 mph or under

You also have the control to adjust all 4 corners individually or you can raise or lower the front or rear axle entirely as well.

Hope this explains it.

 

[Chuck]

Hope this explains it.

Perfectly! Thank you

 

[Zachanadandy]

It's just an AEV 2" spacer lift as I wanted to retain the mojave suspension. 37" kanati mud hogs thanks to the $94/tire Walmart sale.

 

[DanW]

It's just an AEV 2" spacer lift as I wanted to retain the mojave suspension. 37" kanati mud hogs thanks to the $94/tire Walmart sale.

How are you liking that lift? It looks great!

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