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Lift recommendations for 2023 Rubicon Gladiator. 37” tires on 20” wheels?

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Yes, it is outside your budget but sign up for their texts and surely there will be another sale soon.
Don't get caught up in the fancy/expensive shock game. The Rocksport is more than adequate when paired with the MC springs.
 

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Yes, it is outside your budget but sign up for their texts and surely there will be another sale soon.
Don't get caught up in the fancy/expensive shock game. The Rocksport is more than adequate when paired with the MC springs.
Loved the metalcloak lift on my JKUR. I would probably go the same route on my JT.
 

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Loved the metalcloak lift on my JKUR. I would probably go the same route on my JT.
Same here. I'm tired of the RK constant squeaking and monthly greasing so I'll most like update the front to the MC long arm in the near future.
 

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Aev makes a nice budget lift
 

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Yes, it is outside your budget but sign up for their texts and surely there will be another sale soon.
Don't get caught up in the fancy/expensive shock game. The Rocksport is more than adequate when paired with the MC springs.
I keep looking at this lift but… can anyone shed light on if the front driveshaft is really necessary? Under what circumstances would it be necessary?
 

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Just finished with my 37" tire install on AEV wheels and AEV Dual Sport lift. Top quality lift for sure. I did not want the vehicle quite as high as it turned out, but it works fine. 22" from ground to bottom of rock rails after lift. Hope it settles a bit after awhile. Drives very well, 1000 percent better than stock 2023 Rubicon JT on 33's" for sure. Firm but forgiving ride on road and firm off road. Good luck to you.
 

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Hello everyone.
I’m looking for guidance for a 2023 Rubicon Gladiator. 37” tires on 20” wheels are going up. Need recommendations for a good lift. Budget is about $2,000.
Thanks!
You can free up some budget money from the tires and wheels by going with a 17” setup plus gain other benefits. Look at @Clayton Off Road base kits so you can upgrade as time goes on.
 

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I keep looking at this lift but… can anyone shed light on if the front driveshaft is really necessary? Under what circumstances would it be necessary?
It's "required" because of the amount of droop in the MC springs.. If you use the Gladiator off-road You can get by without it for a while but eventually the Rzeppa boot will tear.
 

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I keep looking at this lift but… can anyone shed light on if the front driveshaft is really necessary? Under what circumstances would it be necessary?
It appears to be a "full droop" issue. MC suspension has a lot of flex. Check out page 4 of their instructions...

Slide 1 (metalcloak.com)
 

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It's "required" because of the amount of droop in the MC springs.. If you use the Gladiator off-road You can get by without it for a while but eventually the Rzeppa boot will tear.
Got it, thank you!
 

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I have found with Jeep for off road keep lift to a minimum and create more up travel vs droop. The tire drooping has little traction compared to the one compressed with the weight of the vehicle on it . Create travel not so much height. Keep your center of gravity as low as possible . Just a little food for thought .
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