Clayton 1 1/2" install

[Fouts]

Decided to go with the Clayton 1 1/2" springs for a very modest lift to fit 35" tires and still leave a bit of space. Going to try it with stock shocks but will be adding Metalcloak front and rear adjustable track bars and there bump stops. Also using the longer Mopar front lower control arms. attached is a picture of the Clayton and stock springs, the Clayton are the 2 on the bottom. Was a little surprised that they are the same length, Clayton says you will get the lift from spring rate. Should finish up front today, doing a bit at a time.

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[Fouts]

finished the install today. Lift consists of Clayton 1 1/2" springs, stock shocks, Metalcloak front and rear adjustable track bars, and Mopar longer front lower control arms. Pictures are with stock 33" tire, trying to decide which 35s to go with. I did net 1 1/2 inches.

 

[hoch]

How do you like the ride?

 

[dragoneggs]

My question as well. Recently put on 315s on my JLR. 1.5in Clayton lift going on next month. Just moving from 285s and 0mm offset vs. 44mm made the ride feel more planted, maybe mostly due to the wider stance I’m guessing.

 

[sweet88gt]

Any reason you went with Metalcloak on the track bar instead of what Clayton offered ?

 

[Fouts]

How do you like the ride?

Just a trip around the block since I finished, but didn't notice anything bad.

 

[Fouts]

Any reason you went with Metalcloak on the track bar instead of what Clayton offered ?

I really like the Metalcloak products and good guys to deal with, and Price.

 

[Tncdrew]

Any reason you went with Metalcloak on the track bar instead of what Clayton offered ?

Yeah, my thought too. Clayton's Ride Height Kit woulda provided the springs, adjustable F&R upper control arms and adjustable F&R track bars... boom, done, and their support is awesome.
As long as your happy! ?

 

[sweet88gt]

I really like the Metalcloak products and good guys to deal with, and Price.

Fair enough

 

[Fouts]

Yeah, my thought too. Clayton's Ride Height Kit would provided the springs, adjustable F&R upper control arms and adjustable F&R track bars... boom, done, and their support is awesome.
As long as your happy! ?

I did consider that so we will see, so far happy. I am in to this set up for about $850 and the Clayton kit is almost $1400. I feel like I am staying with quality products while being as economical as possible.

 

[Tncdrew]

I did consider that so we will see, so far happy. I am in to this set up for about $850 and the Clayton kit is almost $1400. I feel like I am staying with quality products while being as economical as possible.

No, you made great choices! Lookin forward to your feedback! Awesome! ?

 

[mrtm1970]

Any side pics?

 

[Fouts]

Did get yo drive a bit today. Very happy with the result.

 

[Fouts]

Drove a little more today and am pretty impressed. The ride is outstanding, maybe a little more roll in faster corners but really seems to soak up the bumps. I may try stretching it out a bit to see if shocks will actually work but they seem fine for now. Jeep still fairly centered, didn't need to adjust track bars much and steering wheel is still almost spot on. If you only need a minimal lift I would definitely recommend at this point. I think it looks ok with the 33" tires but the 35" should look perfect.

Clayton 1 1/2 inch springs front and rear
Metalcloak correction pads front
Metalcloak front and rear adjustable track bars
Mopar longer front lower control arms
Metalcloak bumpstops, only put in one puck

 

[LiVinIt]

That looks great!
I just spent the first weekend running around on my Clayton 1.5 with Fox 2.0’s and real happy with it. Haven’t had time to get off road yet though.
Rides great on the road and highway, a little stiffer than stock but feels very sure footed.

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