Which lift Clayton, Teraflex, or Readylift

[Stocktitian]

I am getting a new Gladiator. The dealer tried to sell me on a Readylift but haven't found much on them. I was leaning towards Teraflex, but wondering if I should consider the others.

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[Camaroboi13]

Teraflex owns readylift if I remember correctly, so there’s that. I know they own falcon which is what shocks come on both systems. For that reason alone I will be going with the Readylift, no sense in spending more for what I’m asking my Jeep to do. Clayton just has too many cult like people out there for me to purchase.

 

[THE SANDALORIAN]

Teraflex owns readylift if I remember correctly, so there’s that. I know they own falcon which is what shocks come on both systems. For that reason alone I will be going with the Readylift, no sense in spending more for what I’m asking my Jeep to do. Clayton just has too many cult like people out there for me to purchase.

I've only had my Clayton lift on for a few months now, but it is definitely a quality kit. I'd say the cult like following appears to be deserved so far.

Prior to the Clayton lift I have on the Gladiator, I've run Rubicon Express (back in the XJ days), a JKS lift on one of my TJs, a MetalCloak lift on my JKU, and MetalCloak on my current TJ.

Of the three you mentioned, I would go with Clayton and would add in MetalCloak as an additional option at a very close number two on the list.

My 2 pennies for what it's worth.

 

[DCPHOENIX]

I have the Teraflex 2.5". I went with Fox shocks and it rides great.

I have a winch, steel bumper and the front end got lifted roughly 4". Sits pretty close to level now

 

[CrazyCooter]

Without knowing which model, powerlant, and how/where you will use your truck its impossible to make a qualified recommendation.

What are your goals and expectations?

 

[Darkspeed]

Clayton

 

[Stocktitian]

Without knowing which model, powerlant, and how/where you will use your truck its impossible to make a qualified recommendation.

What are your goals and expectations?

As listed in profile... Mojave which is 3.6L, plan on 37's so 4" lift.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

Get you a dartboard and...

 

[NERokToy]

Which kits are you looking at specifically? teraflex and clayton have a lot of different options

How are you planning to use your jeep?

Are you planning on keeping your factory shocks?

 

[Tuggernuts]

After seeing Teraflex in action in Sand Hollow last week I’ve decided that’s what I’ll be replacing my Mojave suspension with. It’s good.

 

[Stocktitian]

Which kits are you looking at specifically? teraflex and clayton have a lot of different options

How are you planning to use your jeep?

Are you planning on keeping your factory shocks?

For teraflex I was looking at the ST4...basically a 4" lift. I plan on going with a 37" tire so that way I can have a full size spare under the bed. I had thought about going up to a 40" tire but the spare would have to go in the back of the bed...not a huge fan of that, however I know bumping up to a 40 will help with departure angles

I will have to replace the factory shocks and have been looking closely at the Falcon 3.3

 

[Tuggernuts]

For teraflex I was looking at the ST4...basically a 4" lift. I plan on going with a 37" tire so that way I can have a full size spare under the bed. I had thought about going up to a 40" tire but the spare would have to go in the back of the bed...not a huge fan of that, however I know bumping up to a 40 will help with departure angles

I will have to replace the factory shocks and have been looking closely at the Falcon 3.3

Well 40s involve an axle swap if you’re up for that. In my opinion the Gladiator is meant for 40s but the cost of doing it right makes it tough for me. The Teraflex stuff is awesome. The Falcon shocks are much better than the stock Fox suspension. That’s my opinion.

 

[NERokToy]

Looked at these 3 kits and my opinions on each (feel free to disagree)

Teraflex-
Pro's = Upgraded bump stops and not just extensions
Geometry relocation brackets in front should maintain onroad handling
Non adjustable control arms = no need to get front end alignment (Save $$)

Con's = Lacks adjustability
Retains factory control arms and track bars
Front trackbar relocation bracket may induce bump steer
Most expensive of the 3 choices
Control arm brackets will reduce ground clearance

Claytons-
Pro's = Upgraded control arms and track bars
Fully adjustable links allow alignment and pinion angle adjustments
Fully adjustable links will work with future upgrades
Less expensive then Teraflex

Con's = Still a pricy kit
The most labor intensive of the 3
Requires a 4 wheel alignment


Readylift -
Pros = Upgraded control arms and track bars
Non adjustable control arms = no need to get front end alignment (Save $$)
Best bang for the buck by a long shot
Adjustable track bar
Con's = Lacks adustability

If you plan on doing moderate off-roading and/or want the adjustability I would go with Clayton, if on road performance and plug and play install are more your thing pick one of the other two

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