Advice for Lift & Tires 2018 JLU Sport

[MIJeep]

Thanks! I took care of the brake light yesterday

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[MIJeep]

She’s finally lifted! I’m so happy with it! New tires go on next week

 

[jlgolfcart]

She’s finally lifted! I’m so happy with it!

Looks good in a couple days let us know how it rides and handles compared to stock. What part number lift did you get?

 

[MIJeep]

Looks good in a couple days let us know how it rides and handles compared to stock. What part number lift did you get?

Will do! As for the part number, it’s 77072395AD-01

 

[MIJeep]

Finally lifted, with the 35’s mounted Still need an alignment and a part to get the spare tire on, then I should be all set (until my bank account recovers a bit)!

 

[jlgolfcart]

Finally lifted, with the 35’s mounted Still need an alignment and a part to get the spare tire on, then I should be all set (until my bank account recovers a bit)!

Looks good are you happy with it ? Is it much harder to get in and out of? How is the ride compared to stock? Are your tires C or E rated?

 

[MIJeep]

Looks good are you happy with it ? Is it much harder to get in and out of? How is the ride compared to stock? Are your tires C or E rated?

I spent 5 hours at the dealership for them to mount/balance the tires, fix my heated steering wheel (second trip for that), and do a wheel alignment. I walked out needing a wheel alignment (the mechanic clearly didn’t do his job right), needing a part for the spare tire because it didn’t fit, and needing another part for the steering wheel because apparently something melted due to the short in the heated steering) AND they kept my bottle of anti-seize, and didn’t put the wheel spacers on (after telling me they would).

I love the lift, and it definitely feels like a major improvement over the stock ride. I’ll know more once it’s properly aligned.

As for getting in and out, yes, it’s a bit harder, but I don’t mind. I’m 5’7”, so it’s not a huge leap in, but I definitely have to hop in lol.

I don’t know what rating the tires are.

 

[Slowpoke]

As was already mentioned, you will need a relocation bracket but I also recommend the reinforcement kit since you are exceeding the 85 lbs capacity of the tailgate. You can order both directly from RC:

https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-s...nd=2018-jeep-wrangler-jl-unlimited-4wd-568198

https://www.roughcountry.com/jeep-j...nd=2018-jeep-wrangler-jl-unlimited-4wd-568198

Also, 35s on the stock wheels will probably require spacers to avoid rubbing. The stock wheels are -45 offset (too far inside the wheel well).

Good luck.

How is the RC tailgate reinforcement and tire re-locator working for you? Would you purchase again?

 

[MIJeep]

Hi! I ended up going with Maximus-3 for my spare tire carrier and I love it!

 

[JeepU4IA]

How is the RC tailgate reinforcement and tire re-locator working for you? Would you purchase again?

I actually never went that route. I was about to when Roam Slimline tire carrier bumper became available. I have an RC spacer lift which is great and a buddy has their folding tailgate table which he likes a lot. They make good stuff and their prices a good.

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