MY23 JLUR

[Fouts]

Curious why you didn’t upgrade to longer shocks. Did you at least install some extension brackets?

Just thought would give it a try. Its only 1 1/2 inches and most shocks you buy have a range. I do plan on changing over to the Fox at some point, had Tereflex on my last and a little too firm.

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[Fouts]

Few of things I would recommend and haven't mentioned.
Everyone should check for proper seating on all of your fuses. I have purchased 3 new Jeeps 19, 21, and 23, they have all had a number of fuses the could be pushed down.
I changed out the track bar bolts with the larger 9/16 X 3 and is a much snugger fit. very easy and inexpensive.
I did add the front spring correction pads from Metalcloak when changing out the suspension. Seem to be a good fit, not sure if it was really necessary with only adding an inch and a half.

 

[Fouts]

Got everything finished up with the lift an took it out for a bit of a ride. Very happy with the results. Rides as good as stock if not better, actually felt it handled the bumps a bit better. Bit more sway in faster corners but I do still have the stock shock. I was going to change the shocks but maybe not now, will have to test travel. I used the Metalcloak bumpstocks but only added one puck. Very little adjustment need to correct steering wheel and axle centering. I think it looks ok with the stock 33" tires but 35s should look great.

1 1/2 Inch Clayton springs front and rear
Metalcloak adjustable front and rear track bars
Metalcloak bump stops
Metalcloak front lower correction pads
Mopar extended lower control arms

 

[Fouts]

With a little input and reading I decided to order the Fox 2.0 to help a bit with travel and maybe firm it up bit in the corners. Still really liking the ride and handling. Wouldn't mind firming the steering wheel feel a bit so may try the Bilstien steering stabilizer.
Definately getting the Mickey Thompson in 35x12.5x17 to put on the Pintlers, still waiting for 2, lets go Northridge. I like the idea of a D rated tire and they are one of the few. Trying to decide between the Baja Legend MTZ, Baja Boss M/t, and the Baja Boss, A/T. I have always owned Mud terrain tires on my jeeps and have worked great but really liking the A/T now on the jeep.

 

[Fouts]

I installed the Fox 2.0 shocks for the 2 to 3 inch lift. Pretty quick and easy install, didn't even take off wheels and tires.
Took it for a short drive and do feel a bit of difference. I think it seems a bit more planted and handles corners a bit better. Very smooth comfortable ride. I had the Tereflex on my JLR and they seemed much firmer but that was on a lighter vehicle.
Ordered tires yesterday from Discount tire, wish the store help was as good as the guys on the forum. I decided to go with the Mickey Thompson Baja Boss M/T, 35/12.5/17, a bit spendy but I really like the tread pattern and that they are D rated. Should have them on in a week or so.

 

[Fouts]

Finally got the tires and wheels installed. Really like them and can't wait to head for the mountains.
Drive out very nice, changed speedo about 2 mph. Quite a bit more noise than I had hoped for but kind of what you get with a mud terrain.

 

[Fouts]

I still have to come up with a solution for spare tire. Currently using stock mount with stock wheel and tire. I didn't weight my new tire and wheel set up but Mickey Thompson says 70lbs for tire and AEV says 35lbs for wheel. All I know it was all I could do to get them in the back of my pick up truck.
I have been looking at some of the high end rear bumper with tire carrier as an option. or possible just something like the Cavfab rear gate reinfocement. Mainly want it secure for off road and not a bunch of noise. The AEV bumper tire mount looks good but I think it is overpriced so maybe the Rockhard, Hauk offroad, or Expedition one. Any help/input would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Fouts]

Had an opportunity to head up around Rimrock lake today to give it a test run. Little more snow than I had expected but Jeep did great. On road handling and comfort were excellent and even with the larger tires shift points seemed good, still getting to 8th gear. Lowered tire pressure to 30lbs and i really like the feel it gives. So far really happy with the direction Ive gone lift, tires seem to be great combo.

 

[LiVinIt]

Nice write up, looks great and sounds like it will suit your needs.

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