About to pull the trigger on this lift kit. Need advice/opinions.

[McCoys]

I'm about to pull the trigger on an Icon stage 3 - 2.5" lift for my JLU Sahara.
Will be running 285/75R17s.
I'm afraid the tires might be a bit small for this lift since I'll be netting 3"+ in the front and 2"+ in the rear. Any thoughts?
Also I'll be doing a lot of long distance camping road trips (80% road, 20% trails)
Current vehicle load is nearing 600lbs above stock
I'm also getting 10% off from my local dealer so its been very tempting

https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com...s-18-up-jeep-jl-25-stage-3-suspension-system/

Y'all think this is worth it?

Sponsored

 

[Roky]

I'm about to pull the trigger on an Icon stage 3 - 2.5" lift for my JLU Sahara.
Will be running 285/75R17s.
I'm afraid the tires might be a bit small for this lift since I'll be netting 3"+ in the front and 2"+ in the rear. Any thoughts?
Also I'll be doing a lot of long distance camping road trips (80% road, 20% trails)
Current vehicle load is nearing 600lbs above stock
I'm also getting 10% off from my local dealer so its been very tempting

https://www.iconvehicledynamics.com...s-18-up-jeep-jl-25-stage-3-suspension-system/

Y'all think this is worth it?

For that price I’d like to see adjustable lcas. Not a fan of fixed lcas. Since most lifts net you more than advertised height on sport and Sahara, the fixed arms don’t give you the opportunity to dial in more caster if you want/need it. IMHO , you can get RK or MC lifts for near same money, and have a better kit on your rig. But it’s just an opinion, maybe with all your weight you will net exactly 2.5” and all will be well.

 

[McCoys]

For that price I’d like to see adjustable lcas. Not a fan of fixed lcas. Since most lifts net you more than advertised height on sport and Sahara, the fixed arms don’t give you the opportunity to dial in more caster if you want/need it. IMHO , you can get RK or MC lifts for near same money, and have a better kit on your rig. But it’s just an opinion, maybe with all your weight you will net exactly 2.5” and all will be well.

Thank you. In regards to weight, thats exactly what I'm thinking. Even though I am on a sahara, the amount of weight currently on stock has pushed it down by 1.5 inches in the front and a whole inch in the rear.

Do you think small 285/75R17 (33.8 inches) will be just nice for this type of lift or still a bit small?

 

[Roky]

Thank you. In regards to weight, thats exactly what I'm thinking. Even though I am on a sahara, the amount of weight currently on stock has pushed it down by 1.5 inches in the front and a whole inch in the rear.

Do you think small 285/75R17 (33.8 inches) will be just nice for this type of lift or still a bit small?

I think 35s would look sweet on there. Depending on the tire they run an inch or so under said size, so you’d still be around 34” on the Jeep.

 

[McCoys]

I think 35s would look sweet on there. Depending on the tire they run an inch or so under said size, so you’d still be around 34” on the Jeep.

I'm running nitto ridge grapplers. I heard they size larger than most other manufacturers.

 

[rustyshakelford]

I haven’t installed an icon and honestly don’t think I ever will. That kit is missing a bunch and for the price point, it shouldn’t be.

If youre dead set staying with them, I’d consider going 2.5” front and 3.5” rear springs to compensate for the heavier load. We have done that with a MC lift that the customer uses to haul his camper around with. Worked out great.

If you came to me for your build, it point you to a MC game changer with then2.5/3.5 coils and rocksport shocks

brett

 

[Roky]

I'm running nitto ridge grapplers. I heard they size larger than most other manufacturers.

That’s what I’m running in a 37 and it measures 35.75” on the Jeep at 30 psi.

 

[Rubi VT]

just a thought. Check out Rusty's Offload. For $1100 you get there performance kit (without shocks) and choice of 2 or 3 inch springs (made in Eibach factory in California) plus :

KIT INCLUDES:

• Front Progressive-Rate Coil Springs
• Rear Progressive-Rate Coil Springs
• Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms
• Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms
• Adjustable Front Track Bar
• Adjustable Rear Track Bar
• Front Track Bar Frame Mount Brace
• Front and Rear Extended Sway Bar Links
• Front Brake Line Extension Brackets
• Front Lower Coil Spring Isolators

Then you have a $1000 bucks to pick what shocks you want to run and a MUCH more adjustable kit.

Im not a Rusty's rep just a happy customer!!!!

https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...con/rustys-jl-wrangler-2-performance-kit.html

 

[McCoys]

I haven’t installed an icon and honestly don’t think I ever will. That kit is missing a bunch and for the price point, it shouldn’t be.

If youre dead set staying with them, I’d consider going 2.5” front and 3.5” rear springs to compensate for the heavier load. We have done that with a MC lift that the customer uses to haul his camper around with. Worked out great.

If you came to me for your build, it point you to a MC game changer with then2.5/3.5 coils and rocksport shocks

brett

I was looking into metalcloak as well but unfortunately, none of the dealers around me does installation for brands they don't carry and I live in a condo which makes it impossible to do self installation. If I lived near you, I would 100% come to you for installation.

 

[McCoys]

just a thought. Check out Rusty's Offload. For $1100 you get there performance kit (without shocks) and choice of 2 or 3 inch springs (made in Eibach factory in California) plus :

KIT INCLUDES:

• Front Progressive-Rate Coil Springs
• Rear Progressive-Rate Coil Springs
• Adjustable Front Lower Control Arms
• Adjustable Rear Lower Control Arms
• Adjustable Front Track Bar
• Adjustable Rear Track Bar
• Front Track Bar Frame Mount Brace
• Front and Rear Extended Sway Bar Links
• Front Brake Line Extension Brackets
• Front Lower Coil Spring Isolators

Then you have a $1000 bucks to pick what shocks you want to run and a MUCH more adjustable kit.

Im not a Rusty's rep just a happy customer!!!!

https://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-...con/rustys-jl-wrangler-2-performance-kit.html

Thanks for the tip! I'm looking into it now. Hows the springs hold up to heavy loaded rigs? This is my #1 concern.

 

[Shots]

....Do you think small 285/75R17 (33.8 inches) will be just nice for this type of lift or still a bit small?

The 34's will be fine. I'm running the same size with a 2" lift. If you're only going 1/2" higher I don't see it being a noticeable difference with the tires at all.

For reference, my Sahara with 285/75/17 and a 2" lift:

 

[McCoys]

The 34's will be fine. I'm running the same size with a 2" lift. If you're only going 1/2" higher I don't see it being a noticeable difference with the tires at all.

For reference, my Sahara with 285/75/17 and a 2" lift:

Thank you for the pictures! Your Sahara looks gorgeous! Especially with the accented tow hooks on the front. Where'd you get that hood decal by the way? I was looking for that too.

May I ask what type of 2 inch lift are you running? Brand?

 

[Shots]

Thanks. I wanted to accent the hooks, but didn't want to go with red since Rubicons all have red (I wanted something different than the crowd).

The lift is from Daystar. Not the most popular lift since it doesn't replace springs/struts, but that's exactly what I wanted. I actually LIKE the stock ride and wanted to retain it. Install was a breeze (I have a thread on it), and it came with longer LCA's to retain the proper caster angle, which was another one of the things I wanted the lift to do.

 

[jlewissystem]

I tend to agree with everything that @rustyshakelford posts, and i would continue that on this subject. For that price, i would expect to see all 8 control arms (adjustable). I think there's more kits out there that you can consider. FOr an extra couple hun, you can get the MetalCloak Gamechanger; pretty complete kit - https://metalcloak.com/jl-wrangler-2-5-game-changer-suspension-system.html

 

[Rubi VT]

Thanks for the tip! I'm looking into it now. Hows the springs hold up to heavy loaded rigs? This is my #1 concern.

They have great customer service at Rusty's I would call them up and ask any questions . I spoke to like 8 manufacturers before I bought my lift! (i know that is considered OCD but thats me).

I do run a hard top (8 months of the year) steel bumpers (factory) warn winch plate and winch and plenty of recovery gear for getting stuck in the mud and snow.

Sponsored