The Philistine thread - non-lifted Gladiators and not likely to be, either

[ShrimpHappens]

I think people are taking the original idea a little to literal. There are some who feel this thread is about no mods and others who try to qualify their mods. It's my Jeep, I shouldn't have to justify it. I don't see how a leveling kit is lifting your Jeep and if that gets people's panties in wad then it's their problem.

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[Labswine]

Not lifting my 2020 (got in 7/19) Overland either. Will go with a 275 vs. the 255 factory tire once these wear out for a bit more stability in towing, but that's it. Lifting and taller tires means lower fuel economy and more than likely re-gearing to be able to handle my travel trailer so...stock height and same tire geometry height as what she was born with

 

[Rocksalt]

Man that looks awesome. May I ask what leveling kit you used.

it was the daystar 3/4" pucks

 

[Rocksalt]

adding 3/4" front leveling still keeps some rake, and allows for more room for tires. I do haul stuff , but I do not always have 200 plus pounds in the bed.
perfect solution for me.

 

[Montana_Wildcat]

There will be no lift on my Mojave until (at least) the warranty runs out. I chose the Mojave for the upgraded suspension, stronger components, 1" lift over the Rubicon, and wider offsets....and I like it the way it is. I will probably move to wider rims and wider 35s when these stock tires wear out, but that's it. I have no desire to rock-crawl, and the Mojave will handle any trail I tackle.

 

[jjdustr340]

I don't see how a leveling kit is lifting your Jeep and if that gets people's panties in wad then it's their problem.

Im with you. A level is not a lift. Just as a rectangle is not a square, but a square is a rectangle.
Lets just blame it on geometry.

 

[XJADDICTION]

Ok. Sport S Max Tow No Lift and yes smaller 37x12.50x17 BFG AT KO 2s fit no rub full radius turn. Off roading… might be a problem. I’ll be out of this philistine thread by end of October. Shop will lift the JT 3.5”es with 5:13 gears and ARB lockers with semi automatic sway bar DC

 

[Phishs]

adding 3/4" front leveling still keeps some rake, and allows for more room for tires. I do haul stuff , but I do not always have 200 plus pounds in the bed.
perfect solution for me.

How much higher is the back vs the front now after adding the 3/4"? I am debating on the 3/4" and 1".

 

[Phishs]

Spacers all around is definitely a lift. "Leveling kit" means exactly what it says; spacers only on the front to get closer to level. I don't consider that a lift and I think most people don't. I have a Rubi with 1" front spacers to get it near level (I think the OEM difference was 1.75" or so).

Any pics with just the 1"? I am thinking about doing the same.

 

[PicklesJ]

Ok. Sport S Max Tow No Lift and yes smaller 37x12.50x17 BFG AT KO 2s fit no rub full radius turn. Off roading… might be a problem. I’ll be out of this philistine thread by end of October. Shop will lift the JT 3.5”es with 5:13 gears and ARB lockers with semi automatic sway bar DC

I like the Max Tow decals.

 

[SwampNut]

Any pics with just the 1"? I am thinking about doing the same.

Before and after.

 

[Phishs]

Before and after.

Did you still use the bump stop extensions?

 

[SwampNut]

Did you still use the bump stop extensions?

I don't recall. I did whatever the kit said to do.

https://smile.amazon.com/TeraFlex-1155300-JT-Performance-Absorbers/dp/B07WG3K5RG?sa-no-redirect=1

 

[CWB]

No lift here either, but maybe a leveling kit. So far a spray in bed liner and a BAK Revolver X4 roll up tonneau cover. Will eventually go to 285/75 17's on the OEM rims when the MT's wear out. Not a big fan of black rims but after ceramic waxing them, they have been a breeze to clean and take care of, so I'll keep them.

How do you like the Bak x4 revolver?

 

[RalphTuttle]

Mea Culpa.... If adding a Terra Flex 1" leveling puck and the bump stop extensions is considered "Lifting" my Gladiator then - despite my previous post saying I wouldn't Lift my truck - I have sinned! I put a Rubicon steel bumper and a Warn winch onto my Gladiator which cause the front to drop. So, I added the leveling kit to bring it back up to it's original height. I will say however that I did not notice any change in its handling characteristics.

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