Level or Lift? Help the new guy

[ChrisNLA]

If you are going to do the #Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit, don't forget to add the #Teraflex 2" Shock Extension if you want to keep the shock travel closer to oem spec.

Just the same as wanting to keep as much droop as possible, you don't want the extension to cause the shock to bottom out before the bump stops do. Just something to keep in mind. I personally am not running the extension on my 1.5" Teraflex level. The factory shocks and springs aren't long enough to allow for a ton of flex, anyway.

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[ChrisNLA]

I'll recommend you do it the right way. I'm not a fan of spacer lifts - if I'm going to do anything I want incremental performance not just looks. Anytime you lift anything with a spacer lift you change the suspension geometry (usually for the worse).

This is the route I would go:
https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-gladiator-15-leveling-kit-2020-jt

This comes with lower control arms and a track bar to center your axle. You know the saying - buy once, cry once.

Strictly my opinion, but for only 1.5" - I wouldn't spend $710. I am running the 1.5" Teraflex level and it does not drive any or ride any different than stock, and the axle center left to right did not change at all. The front end sits so low stock that the 1.5" isn't enough to make concern on a Sport, Willys, or Overland. Maybe a Rubicon or Mojave with a little taller springs would be different.

Now - skipping straight up to 2.5" and more - I'd forgo spacers and run springs and control arms.

 

[CJ99x]

I'll recommend you do it the right way. I'm not a fan of spacer lifts - if I'm going to do anything I want incremental performance not just looks. Anytime you lift anything with a spacer lift you change the suspension geometry (usually for the worse).

This is the route I would go:
https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-gladiator-15-leveling-kit-2020-jt

This comes with lower control arms and a track bar to center your axle. You know the saying - buy once, cry once.

Thing is unless you are a diesel you have to buy a spacer lift from them for the rear to be level.

 

['22JTRD]

Just the same as wanting to keep as much droop as possible, you don't want the extension to cause the shock to bottom out before the bump stops do. Just something to keep in mind. I personally am not running the extension on my 1.5" Teraflex level. The factory shocks and springs aren't long enough to allow for a ton of flex, anyway.

With the TF 1.5 kit, the upper shock mount moves up 1.5", if you don't raise the lower mount you are going past oem extension by the time you hit the new bump stop.

 

[ChrisNLA]

With the TF 1.5 kit, the upper shock mount moves up 1.5", if you don't raise the lower mount you are going past oem extension by the time you hit the new bump stop.

The shock is collapsing on the way to hitting the bump stop. If anything, the shock isn't compressing as far as it used to with the leveling kit installed. Isn't going to hurt anything. Now - you would gain down travel, away from the bump stop, with the extension - you'd just want to make sure it isn't enough to unseat the spring (probably wouldn't be enough).

 

[Northshoremb]

This kit raises the front 2.5 inches, and the rear 2 inches, my truck still has some forward rake, not as much as stock, but I've got Mojave shocks and springs now, so it may look different on yours. I'm on 37's just so you know. There's other kits that may have less lift in the back.

So this pick is just the SST readylift kit?

 

[Daimonaros]

I added the RC 2.5 leveling kit no shocks or springs. The front seems a little higher then the rear. I need to level it out. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Camaroboi13]

I added the RC 2.5 leveling kit no shocks or springs. The front seems a little higher then the rear. I need to level it out. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Daystar 3/4” rear spacers would do the trick.

 

[Camaroboi13]

I added the RC 2.5 leveling kit no shocks or springs. The front seems a little higher then the rear. I need to level it out. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Daystar 3/4” rear spacers would do the trick.

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