2dr Rubicon lifts... what say you?

[At Risk Ute]

Teraflex RT3 short arm kit with 37s, adjustable Falcons, and upgraded drag link, tie rod, and whatever track bar that didn’t come with the kit. Love it on the trails and highway.

My dealer told me yesterday 2 door Falcon shocks are backordered for 6 to 8 months. My advice is to love the one you’re with - find shit that’s in stock or be very patient if you have your heart set on a particular setup.

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[sourdough]

Nathan's looks good with a lot of wheel clearance, I like that on a 4x4. Looks like as much as my Mopar lift at 2.5+ inches.

 

[pangmaster]

So it’s tuned for more weight? Beyond that, I can’t see what else would be different.

Exactly my thinking. The shocks are tuned to the springs, but spring rate is mostly influenced by weight, right?

The weight balance of a 2-door is likely different (more front heavy?). I don't think it matters though if it sits level.

My thoughts were that if it wasn't level I would just add some spacers, but going in I tried to factor in the additional weight of winch and stuff, plus the LoD rear bumper and carrier, which is a beast. And right "out of the box" it was level.

If anyone else tries this I'd absolutely recommend doing front LCAs and both track bars as soon as the lift goes on so you can get everything lined up before even putting the tires back on.

And I can't recommend enough the SteerSmarts TR/DL combo to help with the heavier wheels/tires (I tried to keep weight down here, too, as much as I could).

This Jeep is a joy on and off road. As much as I am tempted to trade it in and start over with a new Gobi JLR (my favorite color for a Jeep), I just can't. There are many like it, but this Jeep is mine.

 

[Mikester86]

So it’s tuned for more weight? Beyond that, I can’t see what else would be different.

No different then how many brands use the same springs for both 2 and 4 doors, but you get more lift on the 2 door. Clayton being one.

I’m no suspension expert. Weight

I’ve had the Mopar 2” and KO2 35x12.50’s since new (2019), it articulates well, rides well and has good proportions to it. If anything it looks like it could take a bigger tyre size but then we’re into regearing.

I am getting a quote for the Mopar lift install from my dealership next week. Did you add front and rear adjustable track bars? If I go with this lift, I am quite certain I will add them.

 

[JPAloha]

I am getting a quote for the Mopar lift install from my dealership next week. Did you add front and rear adjustable track bars? If I go with this lift, I am quite certain I will add them.

‘I did add adjustable front and rear track bars, chromoly tie rod and drag link (going on once the Jeep is back from paint), none were absolutely necessary but my whole build ethos is to over engineer for its purpose.

 

[Z06Guy]

What route did you take to get color matched fenders? Im looking to do the same

They were color matched when ordered.

 

[rkwfxd]

2.5” Metal Cloke Game Changer on 315s made EVERY climb on this trail look easy while others struggled.

 

[EWelch]

Currently in the 35s, no lift club. I'm only looking to go up 1-2" which has me torn between a factory based XR takeoff suspension with Mopar LCAs or saving up for the Clayton 1.5" Overland Plus. There's not a ton of options for a "mild lift" when you consider that most all kits are another inch plus over their advertised heights when put on a 2dr.

I did the Clayton overland plus. Very happy with it so far.

 

[dragoneggs]

2.5” Metal Cloke Game Changer on 315s made EVERY climb on this trail look easy while others struggled.

MC 2.5 GC is exactly what my buddy running a '20 JLUR w/37s said. But I didn't want to take his advice only as maybe a 2dr w/35in doesn't need quite that lift? It is my sort of daily driver (work from home and commute to the airport for longer drives on pavement).

 

[EWelch]

I did the Clayton overland plus. Very happy with it so far.

It raised 2 inches. Much more and I feel 37s would be a better fit. Would strongly consider regear, drive shaft and Id imagine axles at that point as well.

 

[rkwfxd]

MC 2.5 GC is exactly what my buddy running a '20 JLUR w/37s said. But I didn't want to take his advice only as maybe a 2dr w/35in doesn't need quite that lift? It is my sort of daily driver (work from home and commute to the airport for longer drives on pavement).

It should drive/ride fine on the hwy. Lil stiffer than stock while empty but I want that when Im loaded with gear.

 

[MattT69]

I used the Dynatrac 2" springs and their matched Fox shocks, which netted me exactly 2" and got rid of the slight reverse rake I had after adding the super heavy bumper/tire carrier. Added SteerSmarts Yeti track bar, drag link, tie rod, replaced/relocated the steering stabilizer using the Falcon adjustable, MOPAR 2" lift front LCAs, and also a Rancho rear track bar.

I may end up swapping the Rancho for a Yeti since that wasn't available when I put it all together.

The SteerSmarts stuff is rock solid, and IMHO this is an advantage of this approach vs having to compromise on certain components just because they are part of a complete kit. I'd much rather have the Yeti track bars than anything that would have come with another kit.

And before someone says something about how Dynatrac doesn't recommend their lift kit on a 2-door, please don't bother. I don't care. Dynatrac is just covering their asses since they didn't actually test it on a 2-door, but it's just springs and shocks so you decide for yourself.

Great looking rig.

Good choice of lift and wheels. I got the matching set but I wrapped them with 37s.
I added a 1/2 spacer to the Danatrac 2"lift to get it exactly where I wanted it.
If I moved back to 35s I would remove the spacers.
Also in regards to weight
my 2 door JL Rubicon weights more than a 4 door JL sport and about the same as the 4 door Sahara... so it can't be a weight issue, and some of that weight is from my heavier rear dana44 rubicon axle when compared to the JLUs... so the weight balance shouldn't be an issue
So I think its mainly a CYA testing issue...

Anywho, based on prior experience I also added teraflex adjustable rear LCA to extend the wheelbase plus longer front LCA, also added adjustable trackbars front/rear to keep everything solid and square. Also added rock protection underneath which adds some center weight.

 

[Mikester86]

Great looking rig.

Good choice of lift and wheels. I got the matching set but I wrapped them with 37s.
I added a 1/2 spacer to the Danatrac 2"lift to get it exactly where I wanted it.
If I moved back to 35s I would remove the spacers.
Also in regards to weight
my 2 door JL Rubicon weights more than a 4 door JL sport and about the same as the 4 door Sahara... so it can't be a weight issue, and some of that weight is from my heavier rear dana44 rubicon axle when compared to the JLUs... so the weight balance shouldn't be an issue
So I think its mainly a CYA testing issue...

Anywho, based on prior experience I also added teraflex adjustable rear LCA to extend the wheelbase plus longer front LCA, also added adjustable trackbars front/rear to keep everything solid and square. Also added rock protection underneath which adds some center weight.

I thought adjustable control arms in the rear should be the uppers. Your rear tire looks to be pushed back further away from center of the fender.

 

[MattT69]

I thought adjustable control arms in the rear should be the uppers. Your rear tire looks to be pushed back further away from center of the fender.

Might be the pic angle but it is now centered again. The rear LCA centers the axle in the fender and the uppers rotate the axle angle.

 

[Mikester86]

Might be the pic angle but it is now centered again. The rear LCA centers the axle in the fender and the uppers rotate the axle angle.

Thank you.

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