What else while doing lift

[MSFTMatt]

I’m starting to piece together my lift. I’ve purchased the Clayton 2.5 Overland with HD rear springs. Curious what else I should add while it’s all torn apart. I’ve heard the Metalcloak end link reinforcement brackets are a good idea.

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[b-roc]

Definitely add any lca or lower shock skid plates that you want while you're adding the lift.

If you want to add/change your front jounce bumps to hydro, this would also be the right time.

Since you have a rubi, this doesn't apply to you, but adding swaybar disconnects makes sense while doing a lift.

If you want to do airbags in the rear, this is easier while you have the rear springs out.

If you want to add a steering/trackbar reinforcement bracket, that is easier with the front left spring out.

That is about all that I can think of that is easier with springs, control arms, and/or shocks out of the way.

Good luck!

 

[MSFTMatt]

Definately add any lca or lower shock skid plates that you want while you're adding the lift.

If you want to add/change your front jounce bumps to hydro, this would also be the right time.

Since you have a rubi, this doesn't apply to you, but adding swaybar disconnects makes sense while doing a lift.

If you want to do airbags in the rear, this is easier while you have the rear springs out.

If you want to add a steering/ trackbar reinforcement bracket, that is easier with the front right spring out.

That is about all that I can think of that is easier with springs, control arms, and/or shocks out of the way.

Good luck!

Awesome! Great advice. I’m not in a rush to throw the lift on so I’m trying to gain knowledge, money and parts (in that order) so when I start the install to do it right the first time and be set for success.

 

[Jefe1018]

The only thing I would have recommended you mentioned, the Metal Cloak reinforcement/repair bracket is a brilliant product.

 

[Yellow1098]

Make sure you add a driveshaft carrier bearing spacer also!

 

[MSFTMatt]

Didn’t think about that! Thanks!

 

[dayusmc]

I would definitely buy these Metalcloak Front Lower Spring pads, the stock ones get beat up quickly and are already broken in to the stock springs.
https://metalcloak.com/jl-wrangler-jt-gladiaro-front-coil-correction-pads.html
I also suggest these for the rear cools springs, the Clayton Springs sometimes squeak (my do).
https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator-rear-true-dual-rate-coil-sleeves.html
And I recommend adding a Sector Shaft brace. I have the Steer Smarts one and like it, but after I bought mine Synergy updated theirs to a sealed bearing (like the steer smarts one) and also a through bolt (instead of 2 separate bolts). If I didn't already have mine on. i would buy the Synergy one ..
https://steersmarts.com/collections/accessories/products/yeti-xd-jl-jt-sector-shaft-brace
Synergy Sector Shaft Brace
https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep-jt/synergy-jeep-jl-jt-front-track-bar-and-sector-shaft-brace.html
Past that there are a ton of things you can upgrade, but those are the things to do while it is apart putting the springs in...
Just my $0.02, can't even buy a cup of coffee with it ?

 

[MSFTMatt]

I would definitely buy these Metalcloak Front Lower Spring pads, the stock ones get beat up quickly and are already broken in to the stock springs.
https://metalcloak.com/jl-wrangler-jt-gladiaro-front-coil-correction-pads.html
I also suggest these for the rear cools springs, the Clayton Springs sometimes squeak (my do).
https://metalcloak.com/jt-gladiator-rear-true-dual-rate-coil-sleeves.html
And I recommend adding a Sector Shaft brace. I have the Steer Smarts one and like it, but after I bought mine Synergy updated theirs to a sealed bearing (like the steer smarts one) and also a through bolt (instead of 2 separate bolts). If I didn't already have mine on. i would buy the Synergy one ..
https://steersmarts.com/collections/accessories/products/yeti-xd-jl-jt-sector-shaft-brace
Synergy Sector Shaft Brace
https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep-jt/synergy-jeep-jl-jt-front-track-bar-and-sector-shaft-brace.html
Past that there are a ton of things you can upgrade, but those are the things to do while it is apart putting the springs in...
Just my $0.02, can't even buy a cup of coffee with it ?

Thanks man! Really appreciate it.

 

[Lunentucker]

If you're doing a sector shaft brace, I recommend the Metalcloak
https://metalcloak.com/sector-shaft-brace-jl-wrangler-jt-gladiator.html

 

[dayusmc]

Thanks man! Really appreciate it.

Here are pictures of the Metalcloak spring pads, and steer smarts sector shaft brace (and my Mojave shocks)installed on my Wife's JLU...

 

[MSFTMatt]

Holy moly thats a clean underbelly! That brace looks pretty beefy

 

[dayusmc]

It is really beefy. I have the same one on my Mojave. The Synergy one is basically the same but now has a single through bolt holding the bearing brace part in, in theory that should be better.
I am a little anal, I paint everything with POR15 when it is apart, it is time consuming, but well worth it if you are going to keep your truck for awhile.. I did the same cleaning and painting on my Mojave.

 

[dayusmc]

Here are some more pics of hers after it was more together...

 

[MSFTMatt]

Well it looks incredible.

 

[kevman65]

While you have tires and wheels out of the way, check torque on every nut and bolt that you AREN'T changing out. You'll be surprised at how many are loose.

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