Lifted my Jeep

[RockyMtRebel]

Wasn’t planning on lifting it but couldn’t resist. Had the MetalCloak 3.5” Gamechanger suspension installed along with their steering upgrade and their rock sliders. Also got a new front driveshaft since this lift and shocks have so much flex that a new driveshaft was required. Finished it off with a Genright rear aluminum bumper. Took it out yesterday for a shakedown run and it performed amazing….. except the front driveshaft touched my oil pan skid plate so I removed it on the trail (more invested into the lift than a skid plate).
Here’s a few pics from yesterday…. Can’t wait to really test it the next time I go out!!!

[Java]

Looks great!

[Jim]

Yep, looks good!


A lot of change tended with this batch. So, are you calling it "complete"? What's left?

[RockyMtRebel]

Pretty much complete…. For now! I may get some beadlocks at some point but I think it’s pretty finished up! Can’t wait to wheel with you this summer Jim!!

[Jim]

Same here! I'm look'n forward to wheeling time!

[hiimmike]

So are those still 35s or did you go to 37s? I'm literally 2-3 hours from ordering a lift and I've been going back and forth between 2.5" or 3.5" Clayton Overland + kit. If I go 3.5", I'm concerned I'll have issues with the front drive shaft if I don't get a new one. I understand 2.5" I'll be okay, even though I get about 3" of lift from this kit. I'm running true 37s now. My cousin is coming to help me install the kit mid-March. I was 100% convinced I'm going 2.5" but now I'm thinking maybe I should go 3.5"..... ugh, this is driving me crazy. It's been 7-8 months that I've been going back and forth now.

[RockyMtRebel]

I put 37” KM3’s on when it was still stock and wheeled it for a while last summer up until last week when I had the 3.5” lift installed. Things to consider with the front driveshaft is the extended shock length. The longer the extended shock the more likely it’ll touch the front driveshaft when dropping. Ask Clayton what shocks they suggest and if you’ll need a new driveshaft with the lift and shocks. MetalCloak has the Rocksport shocks and they are the longest extended shock you can get so that’s why they require a new front driveshaft even with their 2.5” lift (shock length is the key factor here).

[RockyMtRebel]

Before and after

[hiimmike]

RockyMtRebel previously posted:

[RockyMtRebel]

Actually these rims are fifteen52 Traverse wheels and I got them on sale at Discount Tire in Boulder last summer

[hiimmike]

I think I just went back to the 2.5" and remembered why I settled on it. I figured, this Jeep was ridiculously capable stock, 2.5" lift and 37s will be more than enough for my needs. Wait a minute, typing that out just made me think of something else too actually. I also said, "well, if I buy the 4Runner, I'll definitely have to get like a 4" lift and 33s. If I buy the Rubicon, it will already have 12.9" of ground clearance (4Runner was like 9") and 33s. I'll also have front lockers too. I won't need to do a single thing to the Jeep!"

How did that work out you ask? Well, $9900 later.... it will NOW be good, I won't have to do anything else to the Jeep.... Ouch, I just added that up and can't believe I spent almost $10k for aftermarket stuff! At least I was able to sell the OEM wheels for $700....

Diode Dynamics Headlights $800
Wheels $3000
Bumpers $1400
Winch $800
Lift $3900

:O

[RockyMtRebel]

I’ve spent well over $10k on bumpers, lift, steering, sliders, etc. I still have my stock wheels from my first 2021 Rubicon and I also have the stock wheels from my Xtreme Recon (Max texted me that he was interested in these). It’s just money 🤷🏽*♂️

[Jim]

hiimmike previously posted:

[xaza]

Jeeps lookin good. the shocks should not be what stops the drop of axle or you will be ripping apart shocks. Get a set of limiting straps and set it so they stop the axle droop where you want it. You can even set it so you can get oil pan skid back on.

[Tom]

xaza previously posted:

[hiimmike]

Well, I just pulled the trigger. 2.5" Clayton with Accutune Fox 2.0 remote reservoir. Lift is supposed to be here this Saturday and the shocks are about a week while they do the tune. My install will be Friday, March 17.... if anyone wants to come party....

[Jim]

Congrats!

March 17 - I'll keep that date in mind.

[RockyMtRebel]

hiimmike previously posted:

[hiimmike]

Jim previously posted:

[hiimmike]

Done! Now I’m just thread jacking but I also lifted my Jeep so it related to the subject!