The Ultimate Jeep Wrangler Lift Kit Comparison - Install & Measurements
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- Опубликовано: 9 дек 2020
- This is part one in a two part series where I have access to 6 bone stock 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited JL's and have 6 different manufactures lift kits to install and review. In this part 1 video, we'll take a close up look at each kits components, install them and then take some measurement to see how much lift they gained over stock. Lastly, we'll flex them out and see which kits articulated the best. #jeepwrangler #liftedjeep
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* Several other suspension manufactures were invited to participate in this comparison, but because of product and shipping delays they were not able to meet our timeline.
** I was not paid or compensated in any way to do this comparison. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
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* Several other suspension manufactures were invited to participate in this comparison, but because of product and shipping delays they were not able to meet our timeline.
** I was not paid or compensated in any way to do this comparison. The opinions expressed in this review are solely my own.
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Thank you for this video! Love it!!
Good to know. I was really hoping to see the Mopar kit, but that makes sense why there weren't more manufacturers' products included.
Too bad you couldn’t do metal cloak, I have rock Krawler and metal cloak mix and they’re both pretty solid
Awesome video so far. Thanks!! Would have been icing on the cake to see the Mopar OEM lift and the Metalcloak lift included.
Now this is the type of comparison I have been waiting for!! From one Retiree (Army) to another, thanks for your service and what you continue to do!
I was really looking forward to seeing my Metal Cloak Gamechanger 3.5 inch lift with their Rocksport Shocks. Great video though!
I was disappointed as well. Im about to buy a lift and I'm really leaning towards the MC.
I can’t believe they didn’t include metal. I just bought an MC and Driveshaft and was hoping to get some tips. It’s also better than all of these for quite less.
I love my metalcloak 3.5” GC with rock sport.
I got just the Metal Cloak upper/lower control arms. They are awesome!
Can't go wrong with Metalcloak.
This is such a high level of quality! I'm impressed by every video on this channel but this one blew every other channel out of the water. Great job!
This might be the best objective and thorough lift kit review to date. So many biased reviews out there, from pedestrians to professionals alike. Thank you so much for this contribution to the community! I bet it ends up being your highest viewed set of videos
I was really looking forward to this video when you talked about it last week. Thanks for getting this out.
Hope you enjoyed it!
@@TrailRecon loved it 👌 can't wait to see the on trail comparison
@@TrailRecon Definitely you did us all a service! I'm leaning towards the Rock Krawler kit so I can't wait to see how it rolls! Pun intended 😉 Thanks you Brad and your crew!!!
Same!
I am happy that you are doing this test.
I have been doing research into several of these and am awaiting the rest of the test to help me with my decision.
Your channel has become one of my favorites and look forward to seeing your videos.
Please don’t change like so many others have...not for the better either.
Can’t thank you enough for these videos, Brad! You’ve been so influential on my build the last few years and I love how you continue to put out updated info. Not to mention the video quality which is fantastic. Can’t wait for the next video!! Thanks again
Great to hear!
This was hands down one of the best videos I’ve watched. Content, production length, and detail… subscribed! 👍
This is just simply awesome, clearly the best ever comparison of lift kits! I love the install detail, looking forward to the performance review!
OMG Brad, would have loved to have that kind of comparison 5 years ago when we started our JK build and went from a 2.5 to a 3.5 to a 4.5 lift. Thanks for doing this. Can't wait for the next episodes.
Great video Brad! I’ve been watching for a few years now as I plan out my mods with your advice. I just ordered the Teraflex 3” ST3 kit and can’t wait to install and see how my thoughts match up with yours. Keep up the great work and hopefully see you on the trail soon.
So glad to get side-by-side comparisons. Gives you a good idea of where your money is going with different kits!
Love this series! I haven't seen anyone else do this, perfect for people who have yet to buy. Wish Metalcloak was included, but i get you cant do them all. Maybe in the future!
I was hoping this video would come out before black friday and have RockKrawler vs MetalCloak. Still cool to see a comparison of lots of different kits though.
Truly exceptional work you 've done there, Brad!!! Really very helpful for all of us out there, who try to figure out which lift kit fits our needs....
super excited about this series!!! Already been surprised I cant wait for tomorrow Thanks Brad you're outdoing yourself here!
Great video, Brad! I've been waiting for this one since you mentioned it in the garage the other day. I've had my eye on several of these kits and it's great to see where manufacturers shine.
This is so awesome! I'm on my 3rd lift. I liked my second 2.5 Rockcrawler, but their control arm are not good on pot holes, I also had a lot of Death wobble and I tried everything to fix it(replacing bolts, etc) and even a fox ATS which helped a lot. Ultimately I think it was the stock upper control arms. Last lift is a Frankenstein, 4 inch teraflex springs, teraflex front and rear track arms, MetalCloak Upper and lower control arms, fox shocks. Of course you need all the exrta's, brake lines, bump stops, etc. This lift is rock solid no death wobble . I first put on Falcon shocks, but they were too long in the back (broke my shock mount), and was blocking the travel, so replaced with Fox, and I like them much better.
Of course I also have HD skid plates, Extended rockrails, RVC front axle shafts, 5.13 gearing, on my 2007 JK.
All of these lifts is a great starting point. I started with a 2in teraflex budget boost.
Wow what a great series this will be! I was really hoping you would have added Jeep’s own lift kit in this testing series. My family has fallen in love with the idea of overlanding and we are looking for the perfect vehicle to suit our family needs. The Jeep Diesel is on our list due to our need for better mileage. Thank you for all you have and continue to do for this amazing community. Cheers from the great white North!
that was super informative Brad! Appreciate how you present the options and compare them. Now waiting for the in action feedback video!
I think this video series will rack up views for years to come. Shopping for these kits is quite daunting. You're answering a lot of questions for people who didn't even know what questions to ask.
This is terrific! I'd love to see the back story on how you arranged all this - the logistics must have been something to behold! Lost of hard work - we appreciate it. Thanks MasterChief!
Thanks Brad! So stoked for this video series because I’ve been holding off on the purchase of my lift until seeing these. Loving the attention to detail and the testing of so many scenarios.
Thank you!
Great job on part 1. Some surprises so far. Can’t wait for part 2
Thanks for this video. There are A LOT of lift kits out there, nice to see a comparison. I went for the 3.25" Rough Country because mine is 95% pavement princess/daily driver and they are among the most affordable. Looking forward to the next one to see how they ride!
I think some people, myself included, are disappointed that the different lifts were not 'apples to apples' but we are more than grateful for the insane comparison you were able to do! While I wish we could compare all the brands, and more brands that didn't make the shipping deadline, at the same lift heights it's still very cool to see this sort of data and comparison between different brands! Hope you'll let us know which one is your favorite/will be going on the new JL in the next video!
Thank you, really appreciate that and yes, my favorite overall will be announced in the next video!
Really looking forward to seeing the next video and how these did on the trail. I really appreciate the fairly comprehensive approach you're taking to comparing these!
Thank you and more to come! I had a lot of fun with these Jeeps on the trail!
Thanks for this Brad! The comparison will really come in handy when I buy my JLUR, hopefully next year. Looking forward to part two.
Brad, I have really enjoyed your channel for some time, but this is one best videos I've have seen on RUclips...ever! I have the AEV lift on my Rubicon and love it, but I use it more as an expedition vehicle, and daily driver, than a rock crawler. Then again, I have nothing to compare it against. Great job and great information! Well done! Looking forward to Part 2!!
Wow, thanks!
This channel should and must have over one million subscribers. Keep up the good work man. This video was a very demonstrative and detailed about suspension comparison. 👍🏿
Great video. It was nice to see all the lift kits all layed out and explained. Can’t wait to see them road tested.
I've been Jones'in for a new video!! Can't wait for the comparison video!! Excellent job Brad....as always!!
You are awesome! Been debating on a kit and whether to do it in the Garage or not; you really gave me some great info to take into consideration. Appreciate this so very much.
Your best one by far! Can’t wait for part 2! Congrats!🎉
I feel like I waited forever for this video but I gotta say it didn’t disappoint! Well done Brad!
I have the Teraflex CT2 2.5” on my gladiator and love it! Really haven’t wheeled yet but it’s awesome on the road and the light off-roading I’ve done so far
Great to hear!
On my 2015 JKU I’m running all 4 Rubicon Express flex arms, Fox 2.0 performance series shocks, and MetalCloak true dual rate coils, and I love it!!!! Simple and fairly inexpensive.
Best review I've seen. I went with dynatrac on 37 ko2. I had this lift for 4 months on stock 285's and thought it was incredible. 37 inch tires are good but thinking of backing it off a little next tires to see if I can get a little of that back. Thanks Brad!
Thank you for this!! Helping me decide on the right kit for my first Jeep, '22 JLUR!
Looking forward to results! Been waiting to update my stock Rubicon JT and the next video will likely help me decide !
This is great, can't wait to see the rest of the series!
Great discussion topic for a video series. This will be watched for years!
Your assessments need obvious integrity are what make this a great video. Thanks Brad!
Great video, looking fwd to the next one to see how they compare off road. Already have some interesting results, great for our Jeepers!!!
This is so cool! I've seen comparisons in past, but it's always one against another. You took it to a whole new level! Six Jeeps? Crazy talk! Can't wait for the trail video. BZ, MasterChief!
Thank you very much!
This is awesome! Thanks for the info. Brad. Looking forward to the final report.
Congratulations Brad... great video... Can’t wait for part 2... awesome!!! I want to see how my lift does against the others 🤞🤞🤞
Brad thank you for producing and recorded all of this, it’s a great comparison between varying products.
I’m really surprised at the lift numbers considering what each manufacturer says their kit would do.
Awesome comparison. Love Moab and Dixie 4X4 does a great job. Can't wait to get out there again. Safe Travels and God Bless!
As a multi part series I knew there was going to be cliffhangers which is apropos given the location. Can’t wait for the rest. Keep up the great work
So happy this video came out. I’ve been torn between the aev kit and the icon kit for almost a year now
I was the same way, though on different lifts than your choices. I just finally pulled the trigger and didn’t look back!
Good input. Love how everyone hates and complains about everything. This comparison is 1000% better than anything I've seen online. Great work
agree best lift video i have seen.. sure it would be amazing if he had every lift ever.. but this was far better than anyone else has accomplished
This is why no one can find 37" KM3's @TrailRecon has a stack of them... lol This is going to be an awesome series, I cant wait.
Great video! amazing the difference between each of the lift kits. I had my own experience going from a TeraFlex to a Rock Crawler. Even though the lift was only 1/2 inch higher, the Rock Crawler was almost 2.5 inches higher than TeraFlex. I wish this video was done before I did my upgrades!
Thanks for the graphics on comparisons from left to right looking forward to seeing how the driver input is different from the physical height and RTI measurements.
Great video as always, I love the idea for this series! Thanks Brad.
Awesome video. Really cool. Thank you. Can’t wait for the next video. I agree, all these jeeps look super good.
one of the most useful videos around. Nice Job!!
I have the 2.5 terraflex kit and it's really good in my opinion, the adjustable shocks are absolutely badass. I recommend it to anyone.
This is amazing! Why a shop or another channel hasn't done this before really stuns me. Good on you Brad! Thank you for the info. I love old school magazine style shoot outs! (But in video, lol)
Very comprehensive (of course). Lots to think about. Patiently waiting on part two
This is awesome Brad! Looking forward to the next video. Been researching awhile now for my 07 JKU and have been looking at the 4" MetalCloak long arm kit. Wish you had that in your vid or at least the Game Changer kit.
Thanks! I wish we could have had one of their kits as well.
This is going to be awesome to follow! Thanks for taking the time to do something like this. I wish someone would have done this back in 2014 when I got my JK! Really bummed OME isn’t in the lineup
Great video! This really gives a lot of insight. I can't wait for the next video.
Awesome, thank you!
Very interesting installs Brad, I wish there was a channel doing Defender stuff like yours. Awesome as ever Brad !
I was hoping Metal Cloak Game Changer would be included in this when I saw the title. I guess they're too good to compare. 🤣 Great video anyhow.
Great video Brad!! now i can't wait for pt 2!
Thanks for the video! BTW, it was your video of Imogene Pass that got me to sign up for next falls' Jeep Jamboree out there!!!
Brad, thanks a bunch for doing this series!! Very helpful for us in the throws of trying to decide what mods to do to the Jeep. Perhaps at some point you could also comment on how these after-market kits compare to the factory lift kit.
Awesome video Brad. I look forward to part 2!
Great video! Looking forward to the next! Thanks for doing this
I installed a Terraflex lift kit and adjustable trackbars, upper and lower control arms and sway bar quick disconnects in a day out in my driveway. It's not that complicated and if you push a little you can do it in a day no problem. This was the first time in my life I did something like that - I am trained though, so I know my way around metal working and mechanics, just normally not on vehicles. I think if you're mechanically inclined any of these kits should be installable in the driveway in a day. Just don't let the axle drop - go one by one. I switched the control arms one after another so the axle stayed pretty much in place. If you don't do that the axle shifts and it's a pain to get it to line up unless you have a lift etc. With a jack in the driveway go one by one.
Excellent job!! Looking forward the following video!!
I've had the teraflex ST3 liftkit (3") for my 2010 Jeep Jku for just about a year and a half. Got a great deal on it brand new, and paired with some Bilstein 5100's. Its not the best ride ever, but it gives me great clearance with high line fenders, and has been reliable for my weekend warrior.
Perfect timing. Looking to install a lift on my 2019 JLUR and two of them I'm considering are on this list!
Check out Metalcloak.
I really appreciate this! So well done and so helpful!
Great video series. Lots of good information.
Come on Brad. As someone who has used 2 of those kits (Dynatrac and Rock Krawler), the suspense is killing me! Can't wait to see your real-world testing!
Great video, worth the wait! Keep it up
Looking forward to part 2! Great content as always Brad! 🇺🇸
Thanks 👍
Great Video Brad. Overall Flex Results make me happy about my choice to use a Rock Krawler 2.5” Lift.
Looking forward to your next video with field trials.
I'm really digging this series,m Brad! Great info!!
Just as I'm looking for a lift kit! Excellent!
Great video and overview of the different lift kits (surprised MetalCloak was not one of them), can not wait for the second video for the performance results of the different lift kits
Great video !!! Answered dumb questions i might have lol keep up the great work!!!
Great information, Thank you! Looking forward to the next video!
Good job on the video. Looking forward to part 2.
Thank you. This video helped me choose one that you reviewed.
Great video even though those Jeeps are well newer than my YJ but I found it informative and entertaining. You have a cool gig my friend👍
Great video! I hope to have the production quality you have one day. haha I have the Rock Krawler 3" No Limits Kit on my Gladiator and love it. It did take me 2 full days to install on my garage floor.
Yeah this is a great video, can't wait for the next part!
Hey Brad.. great stuff dude. Considering getting a.lift and 35's on my 2020 SportS. Still debating between a suspension lift and body lift, but this is so helpful !! Love your content.
Great info Brad...looking forward to the trail performance review
Awesome videos, first channel I check when I go to RUclips! :)
I went with the AEV 2.5" since I planned to do some overlanding, and that means the Jeep would be loaded up with a bunch of stuff. Yea, I take out the back seat, but I also add steel front bumper, winch, steel back bumper with tire carrier, full steel skid plates, cargo platform, storage drawers, and fridge.
Staying under the limit, but I wanted the Jeep to be able to handle my Moab>Rubicon trip in June. Test rides show that a loaded Jeep with the AEV 2.5" handles both highway and offroad boulders really well.
Mid day Thursday video.... I guess the headphones are going on in the office 🤣
What jeep owners have wanted for years. Great work👍
Thanks 👍
Can't wait for part 2!!!
I'm wondering about the importance of front lower links available in Icon's stage 2 that are not included in stage 1...
Again, thank you! This was the series I was hoping for as the two lifts I'm considering are in this comparison!
I think this is an excellent start and love your series. I believe a good follow up would be a deep dive into how cheap spacer based lift kits affect suspension geometry. People always guffaw when they see the price of some of these kits when they think spacers will do the trick.
I have the Icon Stage 4 lift kit. We measured before I switched from 33s to 35s on my '18 JLUR. Jeep went up 4 inches with the 2.5" Icon kit. Didn't get the 35s on until the following month, so it looked like my rig skipped leg day far too many times.
I don’t own a Jeep and I live in Australia where Jeeps aren’t as highly regarded but I love these videos. Keep up the great work!!
Thanks! 👍
What is the off-road or over landing vehicle of choice in Australia?
@@loriharton271 Mostly Toyota landcruisers and the older Nissan Patrols with a fair mix of the lighter utes/trucks