Jeep JL Wrangler 2 Inch Lift Kit How To Installation : Dynatrac EnduroSport 2" Suspension Lift
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- Опубликовано: 24 сен 2018
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As some of you may know, Cindy and I were lucky enough to test out the all new Dynatrac EnduroSport 2" Lift a few months back and based on it, we were able to establish that it's a great kit. It offers a smooth ride, is super stable and while it may not be the tallest lift in the world, it really is a perfect daily driver setup for running 35" tires on a Sport or Sahara or a set of 37's on a Rubicon and for those of you who prefer a nice low center of gravity build. In this episode of the JL JOURNAL, you'll get to see what all you get with this lift and just how easy it is to install.
If you haven't already seen it, click on the link below to watch the video we made of us testing out the Dynatrac EnduroSport:
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Just thinking about this lift today... and here you are on my suggestions. Always great videos... never need directions when we’ve got you brother. Keep it up!
Love the sound effects when you show parts coming out of the box, great job and really enjoy your videos
LOL!! Glad to hear you enjoy our videos :)
Great video. One thing that makes this move so smooth is that you have all the tools and that lift is pretty sweet as well.
I sure do love your videos. Extremely well done and informative. I always look forward to a new one.
Thank you, we're so glad to hear it :)
Kudos to you for choosing a very usable & balanced lift. People have a tendency to “overlift” Jeeps. Unless you are building a dedicated trail rig, then the $3K lifts that put you +4” up don’t make much sense.
I’m doing a 2.5” Rubicon Express with 35s, but could go 37s on Rubicon flares. That’s easily all that I’ll ever need on the trails around here.
I am thinking of buying the Langler Sahara in Korea now.Thank you so much for making such a good video. Today is the day
I love dynatrac gear and your videos. Still the best JL channel, always professional.
Thank you, we really do appreciate it :)
You pretty much think of everything, Eddie! Another superb "how to" video. Thank you very much!
LOL - just trying to help the best I can :)
I love these vids.. you knew coilovers would be the final result but tested so many other options!
Glad you enjoy the videos. Testing out other options is the only way to know what works, what doesn't and why. :)
Thanks Eddie! Just finished my install and it drives like a dream. Watched this vid MANY times. Saved my bacon a couple times. Thanks brother
Glad it helped!
Very nicely done,keep up the good work
Awesome definitely Dyna is getting on board with my Rubicon $$$$project. Thank you for the heads up......
Awesome :)
Great video. Enjoyed the information and how you explain things. Subscribed and you are one of my favorites!
Awesome, thank you!
Ok just stumbled across your channel and it's Great! Excellent quality and detail. A great channel liked and subed!
Awesome, glad to have you here
Thanks. Helpful. I’m planning on installing on the Gladiator and only wanting to run 35’s.
Same here. Sticking with 35s too.
excelente muy bien explicado , tal vez es la mejor forma que he visto , gracias , muy entretenido y bien editado el vídeo
Another first rate install video! Super helpful for us folks doing our own work at home. Excellent camera work makes the video awesome to follow along with. Oh and Dynatrac makes top notch products! I would definitely consider them if they start to offer JK kits as well.
That is some cool packaging for the lift kit!
Looking forward to the Rubicon video!
Thank you and we're glad to hear our videos are helpful. And yes, a Rubicon video has been in the works and we hope to have it out soon.
The duffel bag is way cool and we use it whenever we go camping now :)
You guys do an outstanding job with your videos. Thanks for sharing!
Truly flattered that you would say as much and glad to know that our videos are helpful to you 😎
May God Bless you man.... This is impressive.... I wish I could ship my future Rubicon to your Workshop to upgrade it and ship it back home in Morocco... maaaan I am thrilled by your skills
New to your channel. I enjoyed the video! Straight to the point!
Awesome - glad to hear it. I hope you subscribed :)
My man I have to say.....I am a fan of your page. You are a great motivator!!!
I appreciate that! 😁
Awesome have a great time thanks
Awesome video as usual! 👍🏻
Thank you :)
Great addition to the Rubicon
Two days watching you…now my go too!
Why thank you :)
It’s always a pleasure watching your videos.. I really appreciate the install videos. Keep up the awesome work
Thank you, we're so glad to hear it.
I know. He’s the best!
Love the video and the patriotic sign on the wall. Keep it up, brother. 🇺🇸
LOL - Glad you enjoy the video but you should keep it down about the sign. RUclips is listening.
@@wayalife Yeah, the times we live in. So much for the 1st amendment.
Nice vid, I bet that kit rides nice with the 2.0's! Looking forward to your rubi video!
Yup, rides great but not just because of the Fox 2.0's but rather, the fact that they've been tuned to coils that were made specifically for them.
You make it look so easy! I spent like four days doing my lift haha
LOL!! I've been doing this for a very long time.
Man you must have a very supportive significant other in your life. Go brave.
LOL!! I'm very lucky to have a wife who enjoys all this as much as I do :)
I want someone like you to lift my Jeep you are awesome! Well organized and you know exactly what you are doing..👌
LOL - Flattered that you would say as much.
Your garage is way better organized than mine. That’s a talent my man.
LOL!! Keeping it organized is the only way I can find anything.
things in mine sill stay organized for about 10 minutes then they sprout legs, run away and hide
Ethan facts.
You’re a very good speaker nice job bro great review
Why thank you, I appreciate that!
Just joined the Jeep Family yesterday with a 2020 wrangler unlimited rubicon. Been over dosing on your channel have much to learn and much to modify oh boy
Great video Eddie and Cindy!
So glad you enjoyed the video :)
Any reason why you chose a Rough Country coil spacer out of all brands to go with?
Yeah, they were cheap and readily available on Amazon amzn.to/2ObbtOw
As a Prime member, I got them super fast as well.
Great job man. Top shelf.
Thanks! Hope the video helps you out :)
Best detailed install videos!!!
Thank you, we're so glad to know our video was helpful to you :)
I’m basically doing everything you post so it’s very helpful to see what challenges I’m going to face, before I do it.
Dude, You've been a lot of help, Thanks! Got my spiderweb bikini top on , now looks like i'll be getting a Dynatrac lift kit too... Thanks!
Well, we're so glad that we could be of help to you. :)
Great job on the edit...I think editing the video was longer than the installation 😉 looks great 👍
LOL!! This is for damn sure :)
As a JK Owner... I really still look forward to Your videos... You and Cindy without question are the Best of the Best when it comes to doing what You do! 😃
We are truly flattered that you would say as much. If there were more to do on our JK, we'd be making videos of it as well. Thank you for watching.
I don't know why I watched this whole thing.. but it was so well done and produced and informative. Maybe someday I'll make my JL an off-roader but not anytime soon. Still good to know all this. Well done!
LOL - thank you. We're so glad to hear you found our video to be informative and entertaining enough to watch all the way through :)
Wayalife I should have clarified. I have no plans on lifting my JL in the next couple of years so don’t know why I even started watching but it was so well done I watched the whole thing. Sorry if it came across rude, I can see that now reading it.
@@sreduos LOL - didn't think you came off rude at all so no need to apologize for anything :)
Another great video 👍
Thank you. We're glad you enjoyed it :)
Great video... no wasted time...
Thank you :)
best and good channel ever .
Thank you! We're so glad to hear it :)
I wish you can come to Florida. Great video.
Maybe one day!
@@wayalife cant wait.
Kool as always🤙
Thank you :)
Awesome video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video.
Thank you, we're glad that we could share this with you :)
Thank you very good job
Nicely done. I like that bag, haha.
LOL!! It really is cool that they pack up their lift in it.
Great video
Thank you
This is awesome
Glad you liked our video :)
Again, that garage is awesome. Any tool Head would love it.
LOL! Thank you :)
Since you have both a JKU and a JLU I'd love to see a video or get an answer on if the JLU front and rear seats will fit in the JKU. I love the added refinement on the JLU seats that's been missing on a JKU. I can't find anyone that has done this or willing to test this.
From what I can see, the seat brackets and mounting points are different. If anything, I might recommend that you install a set of MasterCraft seats or the like.
Great video! How do you suspect the stock gearing will hold up over the long term, running the tyres you have now, and do you plan on upgrading those components in the future? Cheers!
So far we've got over 13,000 miles on our stock gears and running 37's. So far so good and I think the all new 8-speed auto will hold up well for years to come. We do plan up upgrading our axles in the future to run 40's and we'll address gears at that time.
Was this your favorite budget lift? I like the fact that you allow people to make their own decisions and PLEASE keep doing what you're doing. I may just assume this is the best budget lift package... ;)
Actually, I thought this was a better budget lift especially for the cost. ruclips.net/video/0x1wR2m5sKs/видео.html
Awesome ✌️
I love ur video..just got myself a Jeep JL Willy's....and looking for mods and upgrades...2 inch lift or more is what I want....when u added the spring spacer did that give u any trouble..this lift kit may be just what I need...
The spacers are fine but if price is an issue, I might recommend you give the Rancho Sport lift a look as it can be had for about $600. I personally found it to ride great.
Great video as always! Finishing installing the front lift on my JLU Rubicon and need to move the sway bar a bit for the links, but it seems rigid. Do I need to use the front sway disco to be able to move the sway bar?
You should be able to muscle the sway bar around.
I’ve watch this video 3 times, still nervous if I should do it myself with my 21 jeep Willy’s 4 doors. Seems like you made so easy like Barney style
LOL - it literally is that simple. All you need to do is follow the steps in this video and you'll be fine. Trust me, you can do it 👍
New jeep owner here - I ran into your videos and LOVE THEM. I have a JLU sport and was wondering how was the ranchos set up vs this one? I'm about to lift mine but want to know which you would recommend - My jeep is my daily and also do some overlanding / camping. Thanks for the content!
Glad to hear you like our videos! Regarding lift kits, I might have to go with the Rancho Sport lift if only because it provided about 2.5" of actual lift where as this kit only yielded about 1.8". Also, the Rancho kit costs a lot less.
I just came across your channel. Great tutorial! 👍🏼. Subscribed. Why do you think OE springs are different lengths? And aftermarket the same length?
Actually, these Dynatrac coils are the only ones that I know of that are all the same length. The different spring lengths from the factory and otherwise is to help correct a lean. Unfortunately, we have seen these taller springs to "cause" a lean LOL
Let me know when you are ready to do a video on installing King coil overs I have the Jeep and the shocks! lol :)
LOL!! Sorry, we'll be doing the install on our JL :)
Ya, I'm excited to see the 1st king coil over performs on JKUR as well.
Looks like a nice setup do you have cooper tires on your jeep if so how are they holding up and you make everything looks so easy and who ever is recording nice work Thanks for the video
Yup, running the Cooper Discoverer STT Pros and I love them. They do amazingly well off road, in the snow/ice and are wearing great. You can see a video we made about them here: ruclips.net/video/0LC_2vyfS4E/видео.html
As far as the filming goes, that would be my wife Cindy :)
Your big ass garage is awesome! Wish I had that.
LOL!! Took a long time for us to get it.
Eddie nice video like always. I’m doing my research and I came across your install vid on this. I see you running 37’s with this kit and I’m assuming no re-gear, any issues or anything worth mentioning? Seems like I might be going with this setup on my 19 Rubicon JLU.
This is what I can tell you. Long term testing showed me that this lift will settled to just shy of 2" of actual lift. While it does work, it's a bit short for 37's and for me personally, a little too short. I ran it with both 4.10 gears and with new 5.13's and yes, you can run it with just the 4.10s and it won't be too bad.
Hey, love your videos, they actually help me out whenever I work on my jeep. Thank you for taking your time and making these. Is there anyway you can get a hold of one of those procharger superchargers and do an install and review of it?
Sorry but we're not a fan of superchargers.
Wayalife No worries. Why is that if you dont mind me asking? Are aftermarket superchargers and turbochargers bad for these motors?
There's a reason why shops that specialize in motor swaps like Motech have so many superchargers lining the floor - they're a complete waste of money. Once you get past the sales pitch and the fanboy hype, you'll find that the actual amount of HP/torque gains is far from what is advertised especially at the wheels and whatever you do get comes in at all the wrong times. This is why in spite of being offered 2 separate superchargers, we decided to save up and get an LS in our JK instead.
Wayalife gotcha. Looks like i might be going that route too in a few years lol.
Hi body I folow you since a couple of month and you become my idol no just because you are a great teacher also because my dream si to hace a Jeep lime yours...I live in Spain but I am forma Patagonia...
LOL - thank you :)
Dude your awesome, best jl videos on youtube. Just got a jlu 2.0 turbo You think this kit would work on that.
Dynatrac says this kit wasn't tested on a 2.0, but the weights of 2.0 and 3.6 is not much different.
It'll work fine. I should note that after long term testing, the lift only yielded 1.8" of lift and it was too little for 37" tires. I would only recommend it for 35's.
I love your videos! I’m a new Jeep owner…do you think would be better to replace even the lower control arms with a 2” lift? I noticed Mopar with the 2” lift provides the control arms.
Thank you. We're so glad to hear you enjoy our videos. Regarding your question, there is no need for new lower control arms. The Mopar kit comes with them because it offers over 3" of actual lift. This kit offers just less than 2". At that height, you're caster will not be affected enough to warrant correction.
Hey, another awesome install video (like I should or would expect less) but I do have a couple questions. If I recall correctly you removed the rancho lift, to install the Dynatrac lift, however, when you installed the Rancho, you pointed out that Rancho paid attention to Jeep and made the coils specific to each corner of the JL, it looks like Dynatrac just made the front L/R and the rear L/R the same length. You made an issue of the fact that each front and rear coil were different lengths. Please advise. Also, how did the the Dynatrac compare to the Rancho? Thanks again for another awesome video....OH.... Have you had any of the "vague" steering issues reported on the JLU especially the Rubicon?
First off, this whole "vague" steering thing that people are whining about on social media is just stupid. I'm sorry but clearly, they are people who's previous vehicle was some kind of car with IFS and modern rack and pinion steering or something like that. This is a Jeep with a solid front axle, steering gear, drag link and tie rod that turns left and right and everything feels just about right to me. Does it feel like a Honda or BMW? Not even close but then, I don't want to be driving either. Second, regarding the Dynatrac coils - if anything, I'm kinda glad that they are all the same length being that my JL always had a lean to the driver side even wehn it was bone stock. This continued to be the case with the Rancho coils and I don't see it anymore. Third, when it comes to ride quality, the Dynatrac kit has it hands down as it offers a smooth but solid ride. It really is a perfect kit for a daily driven JL riding on 35's and sees most of its time on pavement. It also flexes way better as well. If there is a downside to it, it'd be that it costs twice as much as the Rancho kit and it sits lower than it too. Of course, this might be a plus for some especially if you liked a low COG build. The Rancho kit does a better job of holding up a lot of weight but it doesn't stuff as well due to its progressive rate coils.
Love the channel, the videos, the commentary, whole package. Do you have a comparison of the DynaTrac vs the Rancho kit. Both seem well made but the Fox Shocks I would think are better
Out of curiosity after testing do the kits go back to the manufacturer?
In terms of ride quality, Dynatrac is a nicer lift. The Fox 2.0's were made specifically tuned for the Dynatrac coils that were made specifically for them. Also, in terms of flex, Dynatrac does better as well if only because the shocks offer a greater amount of travel. Where Rancho has a leg up is in it's price - about half the cost. Also, if you're wanting a taller lift, the Rancho kit does yield more. Last but not least, the Rancho kit comes with progressive rate coils and they do a better job of holding up the weight of a lot of gear. The down side to this is that this limits stuff. Otherwise, the ride Rancho provides really isn't too bad.
If you have all eight control arms and track bars with johnny joints (rock jock), do you need to loosen any of those fasteners for full axle droop (since they rotate freely)? Or just the cleveite type stock ones? I've replaced everything but the stock springs and am now planning a 3.5'' lift with new shocks.
You only need to do that with clevite or bonded rubber bushings.
I see that Dynatrac doesn't include an adjustable track bar (or control arms). Did you measure afterwards and see if the axles were centered? Im heading towards getting this kit due to who designed it (Tony) but wondering if I should install some RK adjustable track bars while Im doing it.
Unlike a lot of the 2" lift kits out there that actually yield more like 3" of lift, this Dynatrac kit will give you a true 2" of lift. This is well within the factory specs and there really is no need for an adjustable track bar or control arms. In fact, anytime you load or unload your Jeep with weight, your axles will shift to one side or the other as it's just the nature of the beast of a track bar that is mounted on the frame on one side and the axle on the other.
so what lift kit is next? ;) Evo Coil overs right. Great video! its very informative and easy to follow along. Looks like a straight forward install!
LOL!! As much as I'd love to, going coil overs would effectively end the testing we're doing. But, that day will come sometime sooner than later.
Your videos are awesome. However I am currently considering a lift as I just got my first jeep. My biggest questions are do I need adjustable track bars front and back for a 2-2.5 lift. Also replacing all 8 control arms is out of my budget. Can I get by with just lower front CAs?
MOST lift kits will yield MORE than what is advertised. A lift like this will yield LESS. Long term testing showed us we only got 1.8" of total lift and that is well with in factory spec. Needless to say, no adjustable track bar is needed for it or anything else for that matter. IF you get a lift that gives you 2.5" of lift or more, a rear track bar relocation bracket will help there and an adjustable front will be nice to have to help recenter your front axle at ride height but not really necessary. And yes, you can get by with just adjustable front lowers to add in a bit more positive caster.
Hi there! I just bought a Jeep gladiator as my first Jeep ever. I would like to change the tires that came from factory. Can I just get wheels and tires of the same size and place them with out doing anything to the suspension? Thank you for your help! Love your videos !
Yup, so long as they're the same size, you won't need to change anything else.
Wayalife thank you so much for taking the time.
Thanks again you two for another first rate install video, I've watched a lot of how-to videos and yours are still the best. So seriously thanks for the effort you put in over there. I do have an off topic question, if you don't mind. How do you find the Tekton tools working out for you? We've been replacing our Craftsman stuff with Tekton as the choice for "best bang for the buck/Everyday wrenching" based on reviews but we're new-ish to the Tekton brand so would love to hear your thoughts before we get too heavily invested. The shop will eventually be a mix of Snap-On and Tekton (which kind of rhymes too which is a bonus).
It's sad but true that Craftsman just isn't what it was anymore. So far I've been liking the Tekton stuff and they've been holding up well for me or, so far anyway. Snap-On is awesome - just super pricey.
Thanks for taking the time to reply to that, I'm happy to hear we've made a good choice in going with Tekton. No complaints here so far, and yeah it's pretty sad that Craftsman has gone down hill they used to be amazing. I'm sure they still make nice stuff it's just few and far between these days. Yeah Snap-On is great and yeah it's extremely costly, I like the no hassle return policy though and for some pieces that see a lot of use that warranty has been invaluable.
Yup. For the things that I really need it to count, I still turn to Snap-On too.
Super Super video
So you put on this 2" lift and run 37's with no problems? Seems like I saw another channel where they were getting tire rub with a 2.5" lift and 37's and even used a heat gun to push back the plastic fender walls. My 2019 JLUR is still stock and I'm kind of waiting until I need new tires to decide what to do. Thanks for your awesome videos!
I think you might be referring to the video I made way back in early 2018 ruclips.net/video/WxcOtkbKX04/видео.html
I keep coming back to your instal and review videos as I decide on a lift. Would you suggest the Dynatrac kit over the Rancho kit with the 9000 shocks? Also hope y’all are having a great time at EJS.
Depends on what size tire you're wanting to run and the kind of use your Jeep will see.
Wayalife thanks for the quick reply! I am using my Jeep as a daily driver/ weekend warrior (warrior may be slightly overstating for now lol). Looking to run 37’s.
Great video,is this kit good for a reg JL wrangler non Sahara non rubicon
Yup, sure is. :)
Finally!
LOL!! Sorry, we had other projects in the works that needed to get done first.
Hey great channel have learned alot from you. Putting this suspension system on my 2020 jl 2door Rubicon.
Question is since I don't have a winch yet would you recommend I install the levelers at the same time I install the lift?
Eventually the winch will be the next mod. Running factory mopar steel bumper. Thanks
I would wait to install them. If you do it now, your Jeep will look like the front end is sitting too high.
Thank you for the quick reply
Could you shoot me an email. Miguelcinla@gmail.com I would like to offer my jeep so you can create more content for your channel. I buy all the goods you do your thing on install and I cover all the labor cost. I'll drive out there from los ángeles. Install the lift, levelers, on board arb air system. Warn hitch and the switch module to operate lights, and air system let me know If your interested shoot me email thanks it would be cool your attention to detail is great and driving to Colorado passing through Utah would be great
Hi! After adding lift kit and bigger tires, did you have to adjust speedometer? Do stock axles support the added weight or adjustments required? Also, did you need to upgrade your brake system?
Not for the lift but for the bigger tires. You can have your dealership do this or you can buy something like a Tazer JL. Axles are fine and so are the brakes.
For the Rancho lift and the Dynatrac, what would make me choose one over the other in terms of feel? Was one better suited for a certain terrain? If you can recalll this far back haha
So, after long term testing, we found the Dynatrac lift to only yield 1.8" of lift. This was far too little for 37" tires. The Rancho lift yielded about 2.5" and cleared 37's well. As far as ride goes, the Rancho shocks actually felt smoother on pavement and for daily driving and mainly because they are old school hydros but they do fade when doing a lot of hard and fast driving across the desert. The Fox shocks that come with the Dynatrac lift resist fading better.
I have. Sahara Unlimited, when doing this work, how do you recommend making sure a shop does all the right procedures?
It's pretty straight forward for any shop that does lift kit installs.
Excellent install!!,all home garage mechanics can use this video to learn how things are properly done!! all bolts torqued to spec. all work done in an organised manner and safely.
nice job! considering this lift for my jk.
Glad it helped
Thank you I’m going to buy my first Jeep Wrangler soon. Rubicon or Sahara still debating since I commute on the highway a lot to work. Any advise? Because I heard the constant driving can be a rough ride but I don’t know if that’s just a rumor and not really true. I have yet to test drive either one.
I would say that you really need to test drive one as everyone has their own idea of what is rough or nice. That way, you'll know for sure.
Wayalife thank you for that
They sold me when i saw its packaged in a custom duffle bag 😂
Do you suggest adding anything like an adjustable front track bar?
With this lift, no. When all was said and done, I found it to only yield 1.8" of lift and that is well within factory specs.
I came here to ask to the best, because I love your videos and what you do !! Do you know if this lift kit has been tested in JL 2 doors ? If no, how do you think it will work? I like 2 inches lift kit but I don’t know if get this one or 3 inches lift kit with low arms and track bars, what do you recommend me for a daily driver and off road weekends (not rockcrawler)
Honestly, long term testing showed that this kit yielded LESS than 2" of actual height once the coils settled in or at least, on a 4-door. So, it may give you what you're wanting on a 2-door.
Looks good!! What’s you preferred tire? I’m looking to get new 37s. I had stt pros and nittos. I won’t really be wheeling much tbh but want a mud terrain, not sure if you had any recommendations for DD mud terrain thanks!
Honestly, based on what you're saying, I would go with the Nittos as they are a better daily driver. Or, I would also consider Toyo MTs as they are great as well.
Wayalife awesome! I ended up ordering some trail grapplers! Thanks for the response 🤙🏼
Do you know how long the stock rear swaybar links are? I just bought this lift and want to replace them with quick disconnects (up front, after the relocation, on my sport-s). Also, any recommendatuons for quick disconnects? Thanks!
If you bought this lift, the disconnects you'll want will be the same lengths as the factory rear links. I would recommend JKS disconnects.
Have you got the notification on the track bar recall on the frame where it cracks I would double check it before you go off-roading
LOL!! I appreciate your concern but I already carefully checked all my welds when this issue first came up earlier in the year and they all look okay to me. There are only about a months worth of JL's that have been affected with this problem and while mine "might" be one of them, I haven't gotten a notice or as of yet.
That's good keep up the good off roading videos.
Wow, you make it look easy. And I know its not. Good stuff. Thanks:)
LOL!! I've been working on Jeeps for a very long time :)
I noticed you didn't loosen the control arms on this install, is that due to the aftermarket arms installed? If you have stock arms would you loosen then tighten once back on the ground? Thanks! Great video!!!
Good eye. I didn't loosen the control arms due to the fact that my EVO adjustable control arms have Johnny Joints on both ends. Because of it, there is no bushing bind to be concerned with. That being said, this Dynatrac lift yields exactly 2" of lift - this as opposed to 3" of lift or more with most of the 2" lift kits being sold today. The 2" is well with in factory spec and so loosening up the bolts and then tightening them again is not necessary. However, if we still were running factory arms, I might do it anyway.
Wayalife Thanks, Eddie. I appreciate the response. Hoping I win am a lucky winner of this one, but if not I see either Rubicon takeoff suspension or maybe the budget kit in my future.
I don’t know if it was discussed before but would this be better with some new control arms? I know it would drive the cost up considerably but seems appropriate.
When the coils settled out, I only saw 1.8" of total lift. This is maybe the shorest 2" lift I've tested and relatively speaking, within stock spec. With that said, no, new control arms would not be needed.
I'll be installing this lift soon. Did you notice an exaggerated lean without side-specific springs? I'm thinking about adding a spacer to the passenger side to compensate. Thanks!
There is some lean but nothing too bad. Adding spacers might over compensate for it though. I should note, that after long term use, I found the coils settled to only 1.8" of total lift. This was way too little for 37's.
@@wayalife hey thanks for your quick reply! This will be on my wife’s Sahara “daily”, and 315/70/17s (no larger planned, for now 😉). Thanks again for your time. I enjoy your content, always looking forward to new uploads!
Great video as usual. Would this be a good lift for a rubicon jl on 35’s and not have that weird wheel well gap?
Yes, this is a perfect lift for 35's.
Thanks for speedy reply...with 35’s, do you see any need for tailgate reinforcement or can i get away with something like the teraflex alpha?
For my Rubicon Express 2.5 inch lift. It didnt come with brake line extensions. So i left the brake line bracket intact and un secured the bracket that attaches to the axle (the same bracket you removed temporarily for the flag nut that will secure the bump stop). Right now that bracket is chilling in between the shock and coil. What are your thoughts on that? Does it have to be secured onto the axle or should i be fine?
The reason to secure it in place is to help prevent the line from drifting in between the coil while flexing on the trail. Potentially, this can cause the line to be cut by the coil at a full stuff. Not that it will happen for sure to you but it is something that I have seen plenty of times.