Rough country 2.5 lift opinions? I want to run 37’s

[Fresno69]

Hey guys, just picked up a Granite Sport S and I’m wanting to run 37’s. I’m looking for a simple 2.5” front and maybe 1” or 2” rear spacer lift, the RC is really affordable, any advice? Thanks!

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[Jeeperjamie]

Hey guys, just picked up a Granite Sport S and I’m wanting to run 37’s. I’m looking for a simple 2.5” front and 1” rear spacer lift, the RC is really affordable, any advice? Thanks!

I ran some rough country stuff on my JKU, Track bar and 2.5 inch puck lift and had no issues. I decided to go with the Readylift SST 2.5" lift kit for the Gladiator because it offered 2.5" in front and 2" in the rear. I did it in case I tow something it want sag as bad in the rear. If your set on the Rough Country though you should be fine. Here's mine with 315 70 17 BFG KO2S installed

https://www.readylift.com/jeep-jt-gladiator-sst-lift-kit-69-6025.html

I was out the door with alignment at my local shop for $800

 

[Fresno69]

I ran some rough country stuff on my JKU, Track bar and 2.5 inch puck lift and had no issues. I decided to go with the Readylift SST 2.5" lift kit for the Gladiator because it offered 2.5" in front and 2" in the rear. I did it in case I tow something it want sag as bad in the rear. If your set on the Rough Country though you should be fine. Here's mine with 315 70 17 BFG KO2S installed

Yours sits perfect, That’s the look I’m after. I will occasionally tow a utility trailer with my SxS, and I hate that saggy look. I was thinking just 1” in the rear would be enough, but maybe not. Thanks for your input

 

[Discount Tire]

Welcome to the forum Fresno69. Have fun with your mods. If we can help please let us know.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

I’m running the Skyjacker 2.5”/1,0” lift (G250MSB) and 37’s on 20x10’s... Love it!

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[Fresno69]

I’m running the Skyjacker 2.5”/1,0” lift (G250MSB) and 37’s on 20x10’s... Love it!

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Looks sexxy! I think I want just a little more lift in the rear tho.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

Looks sexxy! I think I want just a little more lift in the rear tho.

That's VERY uneven terrain... It sits about level F&R on flat ground...Maybe ever so slightly higher in the rear. Plus, it's going to droop a little bit in the front, once I put my Fab Fours winch bumper and Warn 9.5XP winch on it.

Also, I don't plan on towing with it (maybe the occasional bass boat or something lightweight), as I still have my Cummins for hauling heavy things. This is more of a daily-driver that's offroad ready for hunting and fishing and stuff, so the bed comes in handy for hauling hunting gear, dogs, dead animals out of the woods, and holding fishing equipment, and coolers, etc...

 

[Fresno69]

That's VERY uneven terrain... It sits about level F&R on flat ground...Maybe ever so slightly higher in the rear. Plus, it's going to droop a little bit in the front, once I put my Fab Fours winch bumper and Warn 9.5XP winch on it.

Also, I don't plan on towing with it (maybe the occasional bass boat or something lightweight), as I still have my Cummins for hauling heavy things. This is more of a daily-driver that's offroad ready for hunting and fishing and stuff, so the bed comes in handy for hauling hunting gear, dogs, dead animals out of the woods, and holding fishing equipment, and coolers, etc...

It looks bitchen for sure! What exactly is that lift? Is it just simple spacers?

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

It looks bitchen for sure! What exactly is that lift? Is it just simple spacers?

It's a very simple lift...

Metal spacers, shock extensions, bumpstop extensions, and extended sway bar end-links up front. And just a simple 1" metal spacer for the rear springs. Nice kit...Rides just like factory, just sits noticeably higher.

For $350, i'd rather buy it, over the Rough Country kit. Because you get to keep your factory Fox shocks, which are going to be exponentially higher quality than the low-end Rough Country shocks. Just personal opinion.

That being said, if you bought a Sport S or one of the models that doesn't have factory Fox shocks, then the RC shocks would probably be an upgrade over cheap stock factory shocks.

 

[Jeeperjamie]

It's a very simple lift...

Metal spacers, shock extensions, bumpstop extensions, and extended sway bar end-links up front. And just a simple 1" metal spacer for the rear springs. Nice kit...Rides just like factory, just sits noticeably higher.

For $350, i'd rather buy it, over the Rough Country kit. Because you get to keep your factory Fox shocks, which are going to be exponentially higher quality than the low-end Rough Country shocks. Just personal opinion.

That being said, if you bought a Sport S or one of the models that doesn't have factory Fox shocks, then the RC shocks would probably be an upgrade over cheap stock factory shocks.

I'd say no to the RC shocks being a upgrade over stock shocks. I will say most of the stuff you get from RC are pretty decent, their shocks I would definitely pass on those. Your going to get a way stiffer ride with the RC shocks and your going to feel the road a lot more.

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