EVO MFG 2.5" Stage 1 boost installed. Big thanks to JLWF/Northridge4x4

[1quick1]

I was the fortunate, and quite surprising winner of the EVO MFG 2.5 stage 1 boost in this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...verland-boost-stage-1-suspension-system.3870/

Big thanks to JLWF and @Northridge4x4

I dropped my Jeep off Monday night at Northridge4x4 to have the lift installed as well as add some 315/70/17's to my stock Rubicon wheels. I am very pleased with the results. The ride seems about the same as stock although my speedo is off 5-6mph on the highway (dealer can fix that). The guys at Northridge4x4 seemed to really know their stuff and they seemed passionate about Jeeps. Hell, I had some Rubicon rock rails laying in the back I was going to install and when I showed up they even threw those on for me without me even asking. Awesome! Now onto the pics.

Here she is stock




Here is with stock Rubicon wheels/tires 285/70/17



And here we are with the Rubicon rails, 2.5" budget boost, BFG KO2 315/70/17 tires on Rubicon wheels and RC tire relocation bracket






Video I recorded:

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[1quick1]

I'm dropping it off at the dealer tomorrow morning to have them flash it for 34.5" tires. Apparently it's a lot of paperwork and they requested it for the whole day.

 

[Billy]

Looking good man!

 

[OnlyOne]

I'm dropping it off at the dealer tomorrow morning to have them flash it for 34.5" tires. Apparently it's a lot of paperwork and they requested it for the whole day.

Great looking Sport! They will measure them the correct way but don’t let them use the 34.5”. They are only 33.5 loaded on the Jeep. . Your speedo will be off. I had to use the same with my 35” KO2’s on my JK. My 37’s are only 35.5.

 

[1quick1]

Great looking Sport! They will measure them the correct way but don’t let them use the 34.5”. They are only 33.5 loaded on the Jeep. . Your speedo will be off. I had to use the same with my 35” KO2’s on my JK. My 37’s are only 35.5.

Thanks and appreciate the tip! Good to know I'll let them know tomorrow when I drop it off but you're right it does look like they have a procedure to check on that.

 

[Izzy901]

My truck is at the shop now getting a stage 2, overland installed. I dropped it off Monday morning. I feel like this is taking a little long or maybe I'm impatient.

 

[1quick1]

My truck is at the shop now getting a stage 2, overland installed. I dropped it off Monday morning. I feel like this is taking a little long or maybe I'm impatient.

It's a straight forward lift install. I dropped mine off on Monday when they were closing so they would have it all day Tuesday. They let me know end of day Tuesday it was ready to pickup. So mine only took one day but I do want to point out it took me almost 3 weeks to get in as they had people booked.

You're going to love it when you pick it up.

 

[lookitsadam]

This looks good. Definitely book marking this thread as I plan to do a similar size lift/tire combo on my Sport.

 

[Silverblkrilla]

Do you have any level pics of the jeep from the side that show the complete jeep? Thanks in advance.

 

[Redneck_Jedi]

Looks great! Congrats!

 

[Krondor]

We will see if my little 33's make it up Yankee Hill with you and your lifted beast!

 

[Command Line RC]

Just bought 2.5 in Boost Stage 1 with the front and rear sock extensions. Can't wait to get this installed.

 

[Jeeptimus Prime]

Looks great OP! Looking forward to your feedback on the lift soon!

 

[Krondor]

Seems to be a few on YouTube.com.

 

[1quick1]

I've had it installed for a few weeks and I am very pleased. The ride seems to be the same as stock although the tires are slightly bumpier. I keep them around 33psi and that seems good.

I still get around 18.5-19 mpg in the city and 22 on the hwy with no issues. I thought the MPG's would go down more.

Power is perfectly fine with the 3.45 gears. It still feels faster than my last 2 door JK with 33's and 3.73 gears. The 8spd really does make a huge difference in ride, MPG, and power.

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