Lift that sits level

[JL&JT Owner]

What lift can I run on my Gladiator and it sit Level in the front? If you order the Diesel lift will it sit level? I’m assuming the Springs are taller or stiffer on the Diesel kit?

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[Alpine Warthog]

I got the skyjacker 2.5" spring lift and its exactly level for me. I'm stock otherwise(no aftermarket bumpers or other add ons)
https://skyjacker.com/shop/suspensi...g-lift-kit-with-black-max-shocks-jeep-jt-gas/

Picture makes it look like its got rake but it really is flat.

 

[capncking]

I got the skyjacker 2.5" spring lift and its exactly level for me. I'm stock otherwise(no aftermarket bumpers or other add ons)
https://skyjacker.com/shop/suspensi...g-lift-kit-with-black-max-shocks-jeep-jt-gas/

Picture makes it look like its got rake but it really is flat.

Great looking JT! What are those rock rails?

 

[SURF&TURF]

What lift can I run on my Gladiator and it sit Level in the front? If you order the Diesel lift will it sit level? I’m assuming the Springs are taller or stiffer on the Diesel kit?

I had the the Mopar 2" lift installed on my Diesel Rubicon and added the Teraflex 1.5" coil spacer to the front and .5" to the back coils. My JTRD only needed a 1" coil lift in the front to level, but I was trying to hit a certain height for towing and since it's close to level I replaced my rear bump stops with Timbrens to eliminate squat. Almost two years with no issues and the front has not bottomed out like it did when stock.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Clayton lifts remove some of the rake, but not quite all. I think it's a good balance between how it looks unloaded and loaded. Mine is below with a Clayton 2.5" lift.

You can add coil spacers to any lift. Preferably one with adjustable front arms and an adjustable front track bar, but it can work on other lifts without these parts too.

 

[SargeDiesel]

I had the the Mopar 2" lift installed on my Diesel Rubicon and added the Teraflex 1.5" coil spacer to the front and .5" to the back coils. My JTRD only needed a 1" coil lift in the front to level, but I was trying to hit a certain height for towing and since it's close to level I replaced my rear bump stops with Timbrens to eliminate squat. Almost two years with no issues and the front has not bottomed out like it did when stock.

Are you running a diesel ? Also, looks like you have an oem steel bumper... but no winch...

Do you think the Teraflex 1" would level it with a winch.. or would the 1.5" be better ?
Your looks to be pretty level with the 1.5".... wonder what it would look like without the rear .5" in the rear...

With the weight of the winch... I'm thinking the 1.5" might work, without touching the rear.

Did you notice any handling difference or performance difference, most lift companies discourage adding spacers to a lift... but I'm thinking it perhaps pertains to heavy offroading and such...

 

[SURF&TURF]

Are you running a diesel ? Also, looks like you have an oem steel bumper... but no winch...

Do you think the Teraflex 1" would level it with a winch.. or would the 1.5" be better ?
Your looks to be pretty level with the 1.5".... wonder what it would look like without the rear .5" in the rear...

With the weight of the winch... I'm thinking the 1.5" might work, without touching the rear.

Did you notice any handling difference or performance difference, most lift companies discourage adding spacers to a lift... but I'm thinking it perhaps pertains to heavy offroading and such...

Mine is a Diesel and no winch yet so a 1" coil spacer would've leveled it, with the added weight of the winch I'd go 1.5" my gas JL dropped .75" when I added the winch. I have my caster set at 6 degrees and it handles great especially when towing a 3600lb trailer at 70 miles an hour, it does wonder a little when it gets windy or on a road with ruts, but I only need one hand on the wheel. I have my JT setup for highway towing and offroad & off grid camping.

 

[SargeDiesel]

Mine is a Diesel and no winch yet so a 1" coil spacer would've leveled it, with the added weight of the winch I'd go 1.5" my gas JL dropped .75" when I added the winch. I have my caster set at 6 degrees and it handles great especially when towing a 3600lb trailer at 70 miles an hour, it does wonder a little when it gets windy or on a road with ruts, but I only need one hand on the wheel. I have my JT setup for highway towing and offroad & off grid camping.

Thanks for your feedback bud, your Jeep looks great. That's a very nice camper, I wish I could afford one LOL.

Also, from reading a few other threads on leveling, it seems other diesel owners have used the 1.5" spacers with a winch with great success, so spot on.

 

[SURF&TURF]

Thanks for your feedback bud, your Jeep looks great. That's a very nice camper, I wish I could afford one LOL.

Also, from reading a few other threads on leveling, it seems other diesel owners have used the 1.5" spacers with a winch with great success, so spot on.

I've been holding off on the winch and thinking about installing a front receiver so I can use the winch in the front or back and store it in the bed and not worry about the extra weight up front especially with the diesel weighting around 500lb more already. I also wanted to mount my Auxbeam lights on the winch delete plate.

 

[Alpine Warthog]

Great looking JT! What are those rock rails?

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Thanks! I like em, a bit of a step and doesn't stick out too far.
I put them on in July so I don't know how well they hold up in winter and haven't bashed them on anything yet. Seem fairly stout but we'll see once I finally do hit something.

 

[capncking]

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Thanks! I like em, a bit of a step and doesn't stick out too far.
I put them on in July so I don't know how well they hold up in winter and haven't bashed them on anything yet. Seem fairly stout but we'll see once I finally do hit something.

Thanks!

 

[RHINO79]

I got the skyjacker 2.5" spring lift and its exactly level for me. I'm stock otherwise(no aftermarket bumpers or other add ons)
https://skyjacker.com/shop/suspensi...g-lift-kit-with-black-max-shocks-jeep-jt-gas/

Picture makes it look like its got rake but it really is flat.

How do you like the RC side rails?

 

[Camaroboi13]

What are your goals with the vehicle? How high do you want to go? I had to build my setup to get what I wanted.
2022 JTOD with steel bumper and winch
Rusty’s 4” diesel front springs
.5” Teraflex spacer
3” rear spring spacers
ReadyLIFT LCAs and sway bar links
Clayton front & rear track bars
Falcon shocks

The result is 8.25” fender gap front and rear on 37” tires. Truck sits dead nuts level just like I expected. Make sure you adjust your headlights

 

[JL&JT Owner]

What are your goals with the vehicle? How high do you want to go? I had to build my setup to get what I wanted.
2022 JTOD with steel bumper and winch
Rusty’s 4” diesel front springs
.5” Teraflex spacer
3” rear spring spacers
ReadyLIFT LCAs and sway bar links
Clayton front & rear track bars
Falcon shocks

The result is 8.25” fender gap front and rear on 37” tires. Truck sits dead nuts level just like I expected. Make sure you adjust your headlights

I’ve got a JL Rubicon with a JKS 3.5” Lift Sits perfect on 37’s. However it never had the rake in the front.

I want to lift my Gladiator the same with 37’s but don’t want the rake. Also I have a Motobilt Bumper and Warn EVO 10 I will be installing.

 

[Camaroboi13]

I’ve got a JL Rubicon with a JKS 3.5” Lift Sits perfect on 37’s. However it never had the rake in the front.

I want to lift my Gladiator the same with 37’s but don’t want the rake. Also I have a Motobilt Bumper and Warn EVO 10 I will be installing.

You can buy daystar spacers front and rear most likely (anything from Amazon including teraflex is going to do the same) and fine tune your lift. It sucks because you have to go back afterwards but little half inch or 3/4” spacers will likely be your best friend in the end.

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