Suspension upgrade for 40s

[Mr. Wuf]

I’m looking to upgrade my lift to accommodate 40” tires. I currently have a 3.5” RC lift with 37s. It did its job well for what it cost, but I’m looking to move up to 40s and want a better quality lift.

I have reinforced my axles (trussed/gusseted) and have a deep enough gear ratio (5.13). I drive an Overland, so I don’t have the Rubicon/Mojave fenders. I’m just at a loss on which lift to go with. Any suggestions on what I need to be looking at? A complete 4.5” lift should be sufficient even with Overland fenders, right?

I’m looking for a setup that will handle rocks, overlanding, beach driving, and my morning commute. I also know 40s are way overkill for what I *need*, but it’s what I *want*, so I’d prefer to keep the conversation focused on how to make it happen, not whether it needs to happen.

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[bleda2002]

Have you thought about gutting the fenders? That gains you 3" with out having to raise up any higher. I moved to 39's from 37's and the fender chop really opened up the area despite only having the clayton 2.5 (really more like a 3-3.5).