Request: 35s with a Lift?

[Matercon]

2.5 inch Teraflex ST2 spacer lift with Falcon 2.1 shocks. The original .5 rear spacers from Teraflex were replaced with 2 inch iron offroad spacers. 315 70r 17 Perrili Scorpion AT2 Plus tires and 1.5 inch wheel spacers. I went this route because when I got Materrr non of the available spring lifts could provide a spec for payload and I do use my Gladiator for more than a trail ride. Also no rubbing so far even with swaybar disconnected.

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[BobcatBruno]

2.5 inch ReadyLift, Fuel 20 inch wheels, 35 inch Nitto Ridge Grapplers.

Ride is pretty smooth. To be honest the dealer I got it from has a custom shop and they already had this one built out. I was on the fence with 35’s vs. 37’s but glad it has the 35’s as I have not been disappointed and I think they look good as well.

 

[salvino]

We all know 37s look natural on Gladiators, but for some it’s more than what we want. 35s don’t require a lift on some models but people add lifts for various reasons. I’d like to see pics and read peoples reasons on why they got the lift and specs of that lift.

Looking forward to seeing your awesome builds.

35s are big enough unless you want to do serious off road with rocks. If you do any real off-roading that belly will be in contact with the ground a lot without a lift.

 

[Maddaw]

I went with the AEV 2.5” dual sport lift on my sport s. I started with just a Teraflex 1.5” front spacer with 35’s but I had some rubbing in the rear off road and I just didn’t like the factory ride. White knuckling every expansion joint was just no fun. The AEV lift is way better on road keeping the rear end planted and is no surprise better offroad and handles weight way better than factory. My goal was an overland build which is more about handling weight on moderate trails than rock crawling. I have been rock crawling and it did great but not really it’s purpose. Just depends on what you want to do with it. Street driving you can get away with a front spacer lift, if you plan on off-roading I would just save up and get a full suspension lift.

 

[Echo26]

I went with the AEV 2.5” dual sport lift on my sport s. I started with just a Teraflex 1.5” front spacer with 35’s but I had some rubbing in the rear off road and I just didn’t like the factory ride. White knuckling every expansion joint was just no fun. The AEV lift is way better on road keeping the rear end planted and is no surprise better offroad and handles weight way better than factory. My goal was an overland build which is more about handling weight on moderate trails than rock crawling. I have been rock crawling and it did great but not really it’s purpose. Just depends on what you want to do with it. Street driving you can get away with a front spacer lift, if you plan on off-roading I would just save up and get a full suspension lift.

Do you have a side view of your rig when loaded? I wanted to see how much rake or squat you have. Your rig looks great!

 

[OKFIRE21]

Sport S with 2.5 lift/level , 35x12.5x18 Nittos.

 

[rtjeepman]

2021 JTRD with Mopar 2 inch lift, JKS adjustable front sway bar, and Clayton Offroad adjustable rear sway bar, steel bumpers, and Diamondback bed cover. I mainly added the lift to get more articulation. The tires fit fine on the factory suspension.

 

[JTCANUCK]

'20 Sport S with 2.5" lift on BF Goodrich's (in the Canadian winter)

 

[SmoothRegulator]

Really nice photography....

Thank you! ?

 

[Maddaw]

Do you have a side view of your rig when loaded? I wanted to see how much rake or squat you have. Your rig looks great!

Thanks. Apparently I don’t take side shots. This is the best I have even though I don’t have the tent on it for the pic. With the tent on there is a 1” rake (higher in the rear)measured to the fenders. I have not measured the body to get actual rake numbers but the AEV lift does have rake since it is designed to be loaded. It was around 1.5” rake (higher in the rear)measured to the fenders when empty.

 

[Echo26]

Thanks. Apparently I don’t take side shots. This is the best I have even though I don’t have the tent on it for the pic. With the tent on there is a 1” rake (higher in the rear)measured to the fenders. I have not measured the body to get actual rake numbers but the AEV lift does have rake since it is designed to be loaded. It was around 1.5” rake (higher in the rear)measured to the fenders when empty.

Thank you. Looks great!

 

[Gossamer]

We all know 37s look natural on Gladiators, but for some it’s more than what we want. 35s don’t require a lift on some models but people add lifts for various reasons. I’d like to see pics and read peoples reasons on why they got the lift and specs of that lift.

Looking forward to seeing your awesome builds.

Mopar 2" lift

 

[homerun]

2" Mopar lift with just the 1" spacer up front and 35" BFG KO2's. Researched for a year before I pulled the trigger. Saw many other members with the same dimension setups (different brands) and really felt this was the "look" I wanted. Plus if I went with larger tires I knew I would feel the need to regear, and that was more than I wanted to get into. I also planned to plow (am doing so now) so I didn't want to get too high off the ground and screw up the plow push angle. This is my daily driver and although I want to offroad, I've not done any yet, so don't feel the need for crazy lifts and tires. Mileage has stayed the same, and the ride quality is very minimally affected (a bit more bouncy).

I friggin' love how my jeep looks!

Love your wheels!

 

[homerun]

2" mopar frankenlift and 35/11.5/17. No issues with the swaybar disconnected and does really well compared to stock when loaded down with all my camping gear.

I'll add that I have a 6MT and regeared to 4.56. Worked out really well for daily driving.

can you tell me more about your experience? I too have a 6MT and will be adding 35s and a 2.5 inch lift. I am having a hard time deciding between 4.56 and 4.88. What did your set up do to your MPG? Do the 4.56 on 35s feel any more get up and go vs the 33s and 4.10 or about the same? I’m leaning towards the 4.88s but it’s my daily and MPGs are a slight concern, second to getting a touch more acceleration.

 

[Arisdocjk]

AEV 2in spacer lift with 35’s

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