Overland Lift Options

[Scott L]

What’s wrong with the handling? What kit did you go with? I see Clayton but what level?

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[SG99JT]

I got the 2.5 Ride Right and added the Fox shocks and Fox steering stabilizer.
it just wanders on the road and feels sketchy on highway

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I got the 2.5 Ride Right and added the Fox shocks and Fox steering stabilizer.
it just wanders on the road and feels sketchy on highway

Do you know what your caster is?

 

[Camaroboi13]

Did you get an alignment done?

 

[JTGuy]

Do you want a total kit or do you want a great lift from a few different companies. Here is a great list;
Synergy 2 inch springs
Synergy front and rear adj track bars
Synergy front lower adj control arms.
Fox 2.0 shocks
2 inch bump stop spacers
With that you can clear 37s.

 

[Free2roam]

JKS is owned by a large conglomerate company who owns a ton of other stuff.
I tried get them to build a diesel platform suspension kit. They were not very helpful. All they suggested was to go an inch taller than what I was wanting. I looked at AEV and Clayton. I eventually went with Clayton 2.5 overland kit. Gave me the adjustability I wanted. Pricier but well worth it. Plus the publish their spring rates. AEV does not and will not tell you what they are. Regardless I imagine I would have been fine with either one. But again eventually went with Clayton Overland 2.5. Haven't been disappointed so far.

 

[SG99JT]

Yes alignment was done and drives straight think I just need to get used to a lifted Jeep again. It drove so perfectly stock

 

[Jaxmax]

Well Bob you took probably the best riding Gladiator for on the road , lifted it, changed shocks and added larger heavier tires . Things change like handling and gas mileage but you have a much more capable truck for off-roading . Sounds like fine tuning or even geometry brackets will get you back to a daily driver that will meet your needs…..Jack

 

[nethellum777]

This is what I’m doing. After I install everything, if I need longer lower control arms, I’m just going to buy the Mopar 2” lift ones. They’re about $38 apeice.

Mostly metalcloak

1. Universal rear Bump stops 2” $59.00 metalcloak
2. JT rear sway bar link kit 12.25” $69.00 metalcloak
3. JT rear track bar relocation bracket $129.00 metalcloak
4. Rear carrier bearing shim ( if pinion angle in off )
5. JT rear upper control arm correction bracket $209.00 metalcloak ( if control arm angels need correction )

Total $466.00 rear

1. HD control arm Pro’lignment kit $289.00 ( if control arm angels need correction )
2. 3” high capacity springs AEV $598.00
3. Bilsein 5100 shocks $400 front and rear
4. Option 2 shocks Rocksport Red long travel shocks

Total 1,287.00 total front

if anyone sees anything wrong with this lift. Let me know.

 

[SG99JT]

Do I need geometry brackets if I got the adjustable lower control arms?

 

[Jaxmax]

I don’t have the brackets but a lot of people swear by them. Are your control arms basically level? Can’t see in your picture but it looks like they are angled down. More level they are better ride. There are a whole lot of opinions out there ,do some searches. Biggest downside of brackets is they hang low, but for your use you should be good…..Jack

 

[SG99JT]

I love the Jeep and it rode better today getting used to it. Just need to remember how much differently lifted jeeps handle

 

[SG99JT]

Alignment

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

Alignment

Caster is good for stock, but a little low for bigger tires.

Around 6 degrees is what you want.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Caster is good for stock, but a little low for bigger tires.

Around 6 degrees is what you want.

Yeah, I'd consider that low even with my own overland.

iMO, it's just barely in the "Ok" range for stock. I put the MOPAR LCAs on mine as one of the first changes.
If i recall the specs correctly, he's just inside the range.
But with a lift, like he's got, I'd put on the geometry correcting brackets and aim for 5.5-6 on caster.

He's got taller tires and different wheels (did he mention wheel specs??) so toe may need to be set outside of specs to compensate for the added tendency of the tires to want to 'drag backwards' - or scrub.


It's a system, and changing xx parts often means you must also change some settings, and change other parts to get things back to "right".

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