Evo lift questions

[Bocephus]

I'm looking at Evo 2.5 Enforcer Overland Stage 4.

Questions are:

- Ought I opt for the "PLUS" version of the lift, which includes front / rear adjustable track bars? Thinking of Steer Smarts as future probability, wondering if I ought to source track bars from EVO, or go ahead opt for the Yeti assuming a SteerSmarts future?

- Have been reading up on the johnny joints, and difficulties reaching the zerk on the lower control arm for greasing. Does any know if the zerk (assuming positioned on top of LCA) is accessible with grease gun on a JL? There's discussion elsewhere RE replacing the standard zerk with a low profile zerk for access on a JK. Wondering if the JL makes it any easier. FWIW, I identified that there's a hole, maybe quarter inch or so, on the LCA axle mount above where the zerk nipple should be. But the angles and height...I can't really figure for that, not sure if it'd be accessible or not.

- Would anyone caution against the Overland version? I'm doing reasonably light/moderate off-road, no rock crawling, and we drive this sucker all the time. Sounds like the Overland is the way to go for me, but wonder if any think its not that helpful and not worth the loss of clearance.

Super appreciative of any insights.

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[ProsperJL]

Bump. Curious minds want to know...

 

[tanner]

Bump. Also curious! Came here looking for opinions on the grease zerks.

 

[RenoMD]

I'm looking at Evo 2.5 Enforcer Overland Stage 4.

Questions are:

- Ought I opt for the "PLUS" version of the lift, which includes front / rear adjustable track bars? Thinking of Steer Smarts as future probability, wondering if I ought to source track bars from EVO, or go ahead opt for the Yeti assuming a SteerSmarts future?

- Have been reading up on the johnny joints, and difficulties reaching the zerk on the lower control arm for greasing. Does any know if the zerk (assuming positioned on top of LCA) is accessible with grease gun on a JL? There's discussion elsewhere RE replacing the standard zerk with a low profile zerk for access on a JK. Wondering if the JL makes it any easier. FWIW, I identified that there's a hole, maybe quarter inch or so, on the LCA axle mount above where the zerk nipple should be. But the angles and height...I can't really figure for that, not sure if it'd be accessible or not.

- Would anyone caution against the Overland version? I'm doing reasonably light/moderate off-road, no rock crawling, and we drive this sucker all the time. Sounds like the Overland is the way to go for me, but wonder if any think its not that helpful and not worth the loss of clearance.

Super appreciative of any insights.

I have Evo control arms. In short only some of the grease zerks are accessible bolted to the vehicle otherwise you have to unbolt to access. Others on the JK installed right angle zerks and will just flex the control arms with a jack lifting under the frame to get access. I saw others drill a hole in the control arm mounts to be able to grease on vehicle too. Hope this helps.

 

[word302]

I have Evo control arms. In short only some of the grease zerks are accessible bolted to the vehicle otherwise you have to unbolt to access. Others on the JK installed right angle zerks and will just flex the control arms with a jack lifting under the frame to get access. I saw others drill a hole in the control arm mounts to be able to grease on vehicle too. Hope this helps.

I have the RK arms that also have zerks. I just cut a relief in the front LCA mounts for better access as well as more ability to flex. There's a ton of extra metal there that isn't helping strength any.

 

[Roky]

I have the RK arms that also have zerks. I just cut a relief in the front LCA mounts for better access as well as more ability to flex. There's a ton of extra metal there that isn't helping strength any.

I did the same.....

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