Lift kit for overlanding

[zoki]

I know that there was 100 posts about lifts and i'm not asking which one is the best.
I see there is a lot of people that went trough couple different ones.
From your experience what would be good setup for JL Rubicon mostly used for overlanding (35'' tires, bumper +winch, exoskeleton rack, big rtt...)
So far i didn't need lift as there was no crazy off road but im moving soon to place with a lot and even for overland i will need lift as im constantly adding stuff.
It's also a daily driver so i would go 2.5-3 in...

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[Tpom]

I have not had it installed as of yet (few more weeks hopefully!) but I bought a Clayton Overland + 2.5" kit. I will be running 37s with it. Although I do not like the word overlanding really anymore, that's my build path. It will be running a Gobi stealth rack, RTT, bumpers, winch, etc. Clayton builds in the bumper and winch weights already, then increases the stiffness of the springs to handle quite a bit more weight.

When you say "big RTT" do you mean a 3-4+ person one? I would be conscious of the weight that high up. Just some food for thought. The 35s will help in width though.

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

If carrying weight is your plan you’d probably want to go AEV or Clayton, they design their kits specifically around heavier load outs. Call ahead if you have a weight in mind as it might necessitate a spring change prior to purchase.

Edit: I have a Clayton 2.5 Overland+ and it rides fantastic.

 

[zoki]

thanks guys...i was looking at it today...
what shocks do you run with that?
is there any other stuff that is not in the kit but needed?

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

I’m running the JKS Fox 2.5s, the Clayton kit is designed around the Fox 2.0s. My installer recommended new spring pads for the front, I believe he used Rock Krawler ones. AEV’s kit comes with everything you need, but it uses geometry correction brackets instead of control arms.

 

[Tpom]

thanks guys...i was looking at it today...
what shocks do you run with that?
is there any other stuff that is not in the kit but needed?

Ill be running the Falcon SP2 3.3's. Mainly because the deal over black friday (still a good deal) with Clayton for the package was so good. https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-wrangler-performance-packages-jl-overland . I did switch out the Currie Currect-Lync with a Steers marts system though.

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Damn those are expensive, whole new Jeep ride though? What would a good shop cost to do the change out any idea? Or do it yourself? Awesome they have the diesel springs

 

[zoki]

shop close to me charges $700 to install any kit...

 

[Deleted member 59498]

shop close to me charges $700 to install any kit...

Ah thanks, that is not horrible then. Seems like a fair amount of work.

 

[Joe98]

Overlanding means no really tough terrain, so you don't really need a lift.

 

[Reinen]

Overlanding means no really tough terrain, so you don't really need a lift.

But you do need a suspension because stock springs, shocks, arms & bars won't handle overlanding weight. That suspension nearly always involves a lift as a byproduct of handling weight.

 

[MtCamper]

I wheel with two other JLURs. One has a full Metalcloak suspension, one has the OEM 2" lift and I'm running a 2.5" Rough Country puck mount lift. We're all pretty happy with our rigs, all can go the same places and the rides are pretty similar. I carry about 250# of extra weight and the MC guy is about like me. The OEM owner is pretty minimal. If I were to get into overlanding with more weight, I'd keep my cheap puck lift and add air bags. Don't know if I'd keep that setup long term but it's a place to start and pretty easy DIY solution for only a few hundred dollars.

 

[chicknwaffles]

Ah thanks, that is not horrible then. Seems like a fair amount of work.

$700 bucks. hahahaha no. I'd make a fun day out of it with a 12 pack and make sure it's done correctly

 

[zoki]

Overlanding means no really tough terrain, so you don't really need a lift.

yes and no...depends on the terrain...
so far i did't need clearance that much but i will in the future...

 

[zoki]

$700 bucks. hahahaha no. I'd make a fun day out of it with a 12 pack and make sure it's done correctly

i would too...
i love working on the cars but currently i don't have a garage or time to do something like that...
im afraid it would end up not being a fun day (except for 12 pack) and multi day project...

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