JL Lift kit

[Flash11569]

I'm looking for some suggestions on a good lift kit to buy. I have a 2020 4 door JL, 2.0-liter turbo engine, Automatic trans, 62K miles. I'm running 285/70/17 tires with stock wheels. I've replaced the stock shocks once and when I go over dips or bumps on the highway, it feels like all 4 tires are bouncing like basketballs and a little shake in the steering wheel but not high speed wobble bad. I don't offroad but I spend weekends on gravel roads in the national forest. I'm looking for a decent 2 inch lift. If there's an open thread on this forum, please direct me to it. Thanks!

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[yokramer]

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[travis304]

when I go over dips or bumps on the highway, it feels like all 4 tires are bouncing like basketballs and a little shake in the steering wheel but not high speed wobble bad.

Before you go replacing shit, first figure out what your problem is. Because 285/70/17 tires are basically stock 32.7x11" tires. They shouldn't be causing a bunch of problems.

Do you have aftermarket wheels with a high negative offset? Have you inspected other components: Tie rods, track bars, joints and bushings on control arms, sway links?

OEM JL ball joints are complete and utter trash with plastic races and cheap bearings. This is a common culprit. Do you ever hear clicking when your wheels are full lock and turning from a stop?

A good, budget lift kit for 2" would be the OEM MOPAR lift with FOX or Bilstein shocks.

 

[JT1]

What air pressure are you running?

 

[Flash11569]

Air pressure is around 38 psi. Some steering components replaced about 30K miles back. I had load range E tires with teraflex 0-2 inch shocks and the jeep would change lanes going over bumps. Gave those tires away and have load range C with OEM replacement shocks now. Do the OEM springs ever give up? I see a lot of jeeps sagging bad.

 

[Flash11569]

Replaced steering stabilizer to with a teraflex stabilizer. Went to a friend's auto shop, put my jeep on their lift and checked all steering, suspension components for wear and that's good. Are front low control arms required with a 2 inch lift? My jeep is no longer my commuter vehicle. Weekends gold mining mostly but I want it to ride decent.

 

[Blues Fan 30]

Replaced steering stabilizer to with a teraflex stabilizer. Went to a friend's auto shop, put my jeep on their lift and checked all steering, suspension components for wear and that's good. Are front low control arms required with a 2 inch lift? My jeep is no longer my commuter vehicle. Weekends gold mining mostly but I want it to ride decent.

You should look at getting them yes. Most people just get the mopar lcas and throw those on (it's what I did). https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/f...m_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organicshopping

 

[CO2Wrangler]

If you don't really want a lift, it sounds like some quality aftermarket shocks would help you out a ton. What you're describing sounds like a shock issue more than anything else.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

Lifting could make your ride worse. Unless you need more tire clearance, IMO focusing on the things mentioned above (tire pressure and better quality shocks) might be the best plan.

 

[travis304]

As others have said, lifting your Jeep will probably make your problems far worse. I'd bet money you at least have bad ball joints. They don't last long at all. I would start there. Get Teraflex HD joints. You can re-torque their preload over time, keeps them tight always. Also come with grease fittings.

38 PSI is way high, even for those OEM-ish tires. I'd try 32 PSI at most. I roll on 25 PSI with my Kenda Klever 35x10's, and they only heat up to 27 PSI lol... Buttery smooth.

You haven't mentioned what wheels you have. A negative offset wheel on a Jeep Wrangler is going to cause bumpsteer, period, because of the scrub radius you introduce and the solid front axle's fixed camber (this is the difference between the tire's contact patch, and the actual center line of the wheel).

This is something almost ever Wrangler owner I've ever come across who installed big, fatass, negative offset aftermarket wheels never even thinks about. And then complain their steering tries to get away from with every bump in the road.

 

[AK66]

38 psi pressure is too high for the stock 285/70. Disregard what the door jamb sticker says. Air it down to ~32 psi cold and you'll be pleasantly surprised.

 

[Flash11569]

Actually I do want a lift. I asked for advice and I'm going to take it. I will start with replacing the ball joints. Does it matter if I get knurled or non knurled? Looks like the knurled ball joints press in and the non knurled are held in place with a C clip. I'm looking at the teraflex HD non knurled.

 

[JT1]

Actually I do want a lift. I asked for advice and I'm going to take it. I will start with replacing the ball joints. Does it matter if I get knurled or non knurled? Looks like the knurled ball joints press in and the non knurled are held in place with a C clip. I'm looking at the teraflex HD non knurled.

You shouldn't need knurled if you still have factory joints in there now.

Air pressure is definitely a little higher than I would suggest. 32-35 until you go bigger.

Decide what tire size you want to run, and then we can point you towards an appropriate lift.

The Clayton 1.5" might be perfect if you are just looking for a little boost, and should clear a 34-35" taking you use case into consideration.

 

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