35" and 37" JL pics with lift kit

[mbuck45]

I was watching a Clayton Offroad video on youtube about the JL, and they mentioned they use different springs in the rear from the factory(Driver/Passenger.) This wasn't the case on the JK. Not sure if the Mopar lift kit has different rear springs L/R? I would crawl under and see if there are any #'s on the springs.

I couldn’t see any numbers, but it’s definitely off by over half an inch. Are you saying this was done intentionally?

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[mbuck45]

And here she is! It rides smoother than it did with the 35s and stock suspension. I'm just thrilled! I hit the highway briefly for a very short stretch, hitting about 70mph. There was no shimmy, no shake, and it was rock solid. Now I'm letting some air out of the tires. I'm at 34lbs now, and will go to 32 for the chalk test. I couldn't be happier. Here is before and after, at the dealership...

Before...

After....

Now it needs a wash!

Looks awesome!! Is your height the same on both sides? Mine is higher drivers side.

 

[JayV]

So I got my BFG 315/70/R17's installed on the stock wheels at Discount Tire this evening. I don't have the spare mounted currently because they didn't have a T25 wrench to adjust the 3rd brake light. I assume you just take out those 4 T25 screws, move the brake light up and reattach the screws. But those MF'ers are on TIGHT. Can't get them loose with T25 screwdriver. Did y'all have trouble moving the brake light to get the spare mounted? I'm guessing I may just need a torx drill bit to get those screws loose the first time?

 

[Mattyp1214]

So I got my BFG 315/70/R17's installed on the stock wheels at Discount Tire this evening. I don't have the spare mounted currently because they didn't have a T25 wrench to adjust the 3rd brake light. I assume you just take out those 4 T25 screws, move the brake light up and reattach the screws. But those MF'ers are on TIGHT. Can't get them loose with T25 screwdriver. Did y'all have trouble moving the brake light to get the spare mounted? I'm guessing I may just need a torx drill bit to get those screws loose the first time?

Couldnt get one of mine to move. I don't know it adjusts. Mine fit with it at stock height. I plan on just getting a bumper with swing out tire gate anyway soon.

 

[Mattyp1214]

Straight on from the side, front, and back would be helpful on the pics...thanks!

I'll get some tomorrow, we had a gnarly storm up here today in ME

 

[VJ Smedlo]

So I got my BFG 315/70/R17's installed on the stock wheels at Discount Tire this evening. I don't have the spare mounted currently because they didn't have a T25 wrench to adjust the 3rd brake light. I assume you just take out those 4 T25 screws, move the brake light up and reattach the screws. But those MF'ers are on TIGHT. Can't get them loose with T25 screwdriver. Did y'all have trouble moving the brake light to get the spare mounted? I'm guessing I may just need a torx drill bit to get those screws loose the first time?

Photos please!

 

[JayV]

So I muscled the spare back on. It's a stretch to say 35's fit on the stock spare mount. Definitely makes contact with the bumper when you close the swing gate. Aired the spare down to 30 psi to get swing gate to close easier. I guess the benefit is the bumper is taking load off the hinges and swing gate to carry the extra weight of the 35" tire.

 

[JayV]

Photos please!

I'll put some up tomorrow I promise. Too mentally taxed from chasing a 2 year old around Discount Tire for an hour and a half.

 

[DanW]

Looks awesome!! Is your height the same on both sides? Mine is higher drivers side.

To the naked eye, no. I haven't measured it, though. Looking at it from behind, while in the garage, it looks level.

 

[DanW]

So I got my BFG 315/70/R17's installed on the stock wheels at Discount Tire this evening. I don't have the spare mounted currently because they didn't have a T25 wrench to adjust the 3rd brake light. I assume you just take out those 4 T25 screws, move the brake light up and reattach the screws. But those MF'ers are on TIGHT. Can't get them loose with T25 screwdriver. Did y'all have trouble moving the brake light to get the spare mounted? I'm guessing I may just need a torx drill bit to get those screws loose the first time?

My light didn't need moved. It is close to the tire, but visible to cars behind, unless they get right up under it.

 

[Mattyp1214]

My light didn't need moved. It is close to the tire, but visible to cars behind, unless they get right up under it.

Same with mine

 

[JayV]

Same with mine

Are yalls spares contacting your bumper?

 

[DanW]

Are yalls spares contacting your bumper?

Yep. Barely, but yes.

 

[55WillysWagon]

JayV or Dan W, could either of you please measure the new overall height of the vehicle with 2" lift and 35" tires? Please?

 

[Mattyp1214]

Are yalls spares contacting your bumper?

Mine is not, I have nitto ridge grapplers. Sits just above it perfectly! The brake light cups around top of tire and sits almost exactly where it needs to be exposed.
If a small car is close to rear end however they won’t see it. Waiting for aftermarket then I’ll change whole setup.
I like the setup I’ve seen that lights up red behind the entire spare wheel, make sure nobody hits me...

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