Lift question/suggestions

[Fuser]

My wife currently drives a 21 rubicon with the 2.0, just ordered her a new Jeep, when it comes in I’ll be taking ownership of her current vehicle.
My plan is to lift it, maybe add 37” tires and some other modifications, it will be on pavement 95% of the time but I still want it to look good.
Is this Rusty’s lift a good option? If not any recommendations around the same price?
https://www.rustysoffroad.com/products/rustys-jl-wrangler-3-advanced-kit?variant=39432472133728

Can I match that lift with these shocks?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI44X96bbxgQMVFDfUAR1Mbz2WEAQYDCABEgK0pvD_BwE

I’ve never done a lift myself but I think I can handle it with the help of some friends. Any suggestions are appreciated. Even better with pictures

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[tnm12345]

it will void any warranty if you do it yourself

 

[tomk62]

Have a look at the Clayton 2.5" Ride Right+ kit:
https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-wrangler-25-ride-right-lift-kit-4dr-2018-jl-4xe

A great option if you're not looking to do much off-roading, and is upgradable if you want to do more later.

 

[GATORB8]

My wife currently drives a 21 rubicon with the 2.0, just ordered her a new Jeep, when it comes in I’ll be taking ownership of her current vehicle.
My plan is to lift it, maybe add 37” tires and some other modifications, it will be on pavement 95% of the time but I still want it to look good.
Is this Rusty’s lift a good option? If not any recommendations around the same price?
https://www.rustysoffroad.com/products/rustys-jl-wrangler-3-advanced-kit?variant=39432472133728

Can I match that lift with these shocks?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI44X96bbxgQMVFDfUAR1Mbz2WEAQYDCABEgK0pvD_BwE

I’ve never done a lift myself but I think I can handle it with the help of some friends. Any suggestions are appreciated. Even better with pictures

Rusty's is fine, lots of options around that level.

Those are just the rear pair of shocks.

With a little experience and the right tools, a JL lift install is not bad.

 

[c20040215]

Based on your need and experience, something with maintenance free joints might be a better fit. Nothing wrong with the Rusty's, but like previous mentioned, with the same price range there are many other options that would perform similar with less maintenance.

 

[JEEP4U]

For 37.....3.5" JKS K-Kontrol, is a quality entry level kit.

 

[GATORB8]

Based on your need and experience, something with maintenance free joints might be a better fit. Nothing wrong with the Rusty's, but like previous mentioned, with the same price range there are many other options that would perform similar with less maintenance.

Good point. I believe that Rusty offers a rubber option.

OP, difference will be maintenance and NVH. Rubber will flex less, but be better noise/ride wise.

 

[Roky]

My wife currently drives a 21 rubicon with the 2.0, just ordered her a new Jeep, when it comes in I’ll be taking ownership of her current vehicle.
My plan is to lift it, maybe add 37” tires and some other modifications, it will be on pavement 95% of the time but I still want it to look good.
Is this Rusty’s lift a good option? If not any recommendations around the same price?
https://www.rustysoffroad.com/products/rustys-jl-wrangler-3-advanced-kit?variant=39432472133728

Can I match that lift with these shocks?
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/...MI44X96bbxgQMVFDfUAR1Mbz2WEAQYDCABEgK0pvD_BwE

I’ve never done a lift myself but I think I can handle it with the help of some friends. Any suggestions are appreciated. Even better with pictures

Talk to Colton @CNJLUR4xe , he’s running the Rusty’s kit, should be able to answer any questions…..

 

[Fuser]

Have a look at the Clayton 2.5" Ride Right+ kit:
https://www.claytonoffroad.com/product/jeep-wrangler-25-ride-right-lift-kit-4dr-2018-jl-4xe

A great option if you're not looking to do much off-roading, and is upgradable if you want to do more later.

Would that clear 37’s with minimal or no rubbing?

 

[Zandcwhite]

it will void any warranty if you do it yourself

No it won't, it will void the suspension warranty but you just replaced all those parts.

 

[GATORB8]

Would that clear 37’s with minimal or no rubbing?

With proper bump and offset, yes you can clear 37s with 2"+

 

[GATORB8]

Would that clear 37’s with minimal or no rubbing?

@Fuser.

Note, the included kit components are very different. Don't go straight by price.

You'll want to decide if you want to replace all the arms are not. In my opinion, it's not necessary at this time if you intend to mainly run it as a pavement princess and don't want to be able to show off on the flex ramp. I'd recommend at least one set of front adjustable arms (either upper or lower) no matter what for caster correction. Instead of front arms, you can do geo brackets which will ride better at the sacrifice of clearance.

 

[TX_Ovrlnd]

Would that clear 37’s with minimal or no rubbing?

The 2.5 works out closer to 3, definitely clears 37s. You will need new wheels or to run spacers with the stocks.

 

[Fuser]

@Fuser.

Note, the included kit components are very different. Don't go straight by price.

You'll want to decide if you want to replace all the arms are not. In my opinion, it's not necessary at this time if you intend to mainly run it as a pavement princess and don't want to be able to show off on the flex ramp. I'd recommend at least one set of front adjustable arms (either upper or lower) no matter what for caster correction. Instead of front arms, you can do geo brackets which will ride better at the sacrifice of clearance.

Yes. Looks like Rusty’s lift comes with more components than the Clayton’s that was suggested. Not sure if quality on Clayton’s is that much better

The 2.5 works out closer to 3, definitely clears 37s. You will need new wheels or to run spacers with the stocks.

Yes I plan on getting new wheels/tires

 

[GATORB8]

Yes. Looks like Rusty’s lift comes with more components than the Clayton’s that was suggested. Not sure if quality on Clayton’s is that much better

Yes I plan on getting new wheels/tires

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