Finally a Gladiator Lift That Won't Break the Bank
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
- I've been looking for inexpensive lift options for our Jeep Gladiator or JL Wrangler customers and I think this SkyJacker lift fits the bill. In this video, watch as we install it and put it through a test.
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I'm running the new Rough Country lift that uses springs and not just the spacers. Also used Rubicon Express relocation brackets. I'm very happy with the result. The lift was $600, brackets were $200. Running 35s on a Gladiator Sport S with max tow package. No rubbing at all.
How high of a lift was required
You can run 35s on a sport completely stock anyways. A 2 inch lift lets you run 37s
Thanks again ,Enjoying lift. Everyone likes the look of jeep. Looking forward for more mods with exodus jeeps
OH MY GOD!!! Round Rock donuts! I used to go to school right next to that holy place of sugary goodness! Stopped by almost every day on the way to school. Ahhh good times.
Round Rock Donuts for the win
I enjoy your videos. No BS'ing. Skyjacker doesn't get a lot of love in the Jeep world but sometimes it is a budget decision. Thanks for showing people that it's ok if they can't go crazy and start throwing money at their Jeeps.
That’s exactly how I want my Gladiator.
I like it a lot. 👍🏻 That tan color (Gobi) is badass.
Yeah I ran one early in my JLs life. It broke. The shocks were whacked ASAP. But then I went Synergy and never looked back lol
I'm calling shenanigans on this lift
The 2020 and 2021 Jeep Gladiators all models are developing leaking axle seals on primarily the rear drivers side. Jeep knows this and are replacing the axles under warrenty. There is a good chance that a recall is coming soon.
That was a nice looking rig.. good info for future use
I'm 32 know almost 33. I remember when I was a kid that sky-jacker was a big thing in off road world is you weren't runing it you where runing pro-lift .
I seen that mopar offers their factory lift kits with fox shocks? How dose it compare to sky-jacker ?
Good informative video. I went with the Skyjacker 3.5 in. lift and after some changes I'm now happy with the results. I opted for the M-95 shocks which turned out to be not so good, the rears were making all kinds of noise while cycling. I changed them for a set of Fox 2.0's, they are much better. I also put a set of Rubicon express control arms front uppers and upper and lower rear which really improved the ride. Now I'm very happy with the lift.
Yeah the FOX shocks will definitely be an improvement
7:10 "This customer in particular is not gonna be offroading this Jeep, he just want the appealing for looks"
Murdered by words
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You did it again I love watching your videos I’m going to stick with that lift kit did you picked out but I like this one OK
I have this lift. Love it
I got a rubicon express lift kit for my JL. Was told they have decent quality. The ride was very harsh and the parts rusted up after 1 winter season. The OE parts surprisingly are holding up much better. I think I'll try the mopar lift kit next.
I bought my gladiator about 5 months ago. I choose the sport package for the simple fact the Rubicon can not have the tow package. My plan was to drive it stock for the first 2 oil changes, long story short, Corona. Once I'm back to work I'll definitely be lifting and putting on 37s. I've been impressed with the products you offer for the gladiator. I need a bed rack that is water resistant for the Oregon coast.
The Leightner rack is hands down the best option. Very stout and the powder coat is top notch!
What you mean the Rubicon can't have tow package? My 2023 came with tow package and it's a Rubicon
Just put spacers on the cross member if that hasn't been mentioned already. Then see where you are at with the exhaust. Dent as required.
Great informative video!
I have the Mopar 2.5 lift. It's good for me. Any higher lift and I wouldn't be able to get in.
I didn’t think mopar made a 2.5 in lift I have a 2in lift for my Jeep Gladiator 2021
@@victordemondo9973 yea it's a 2" lift, but it lifted mine almost 3" so I just call it a 2. 5" lift
@@MMID303 What size tires do you run? What brand and spec of wheel?
@@Phoys1 I run 35" Falken tires-35x12.5x17. My wheels are 17x8.5 Tactik T-742 with +6 offset and 5" backspace. They stick out past the fender about 1 inch.
Gotta love the clowns bagging on Rubicon owners for adding a “cheap” suspension. Most of us don’t do rock crawling - that is absolutely boring to me. I run light trails & do weekend trips. Bought the Rubi (after owning many Sports) because I get the axles, gearing, e disconnect sway bar, & other features + resale value that I want. The stock Rubi shocks are Fox & they perform very well. This Skyjacker lift clears bigger tires & that’s what most of us really want.
Fixating on what other people do with their money & getting butt hurt over how other rigs are setup is a mental illness - go get help.
I agree. Different stroke for different folks. Personally I wouldn’t run it but I use mine a bit different than the people that will run it. That’s why there’s an assortment of lifts and brands out there.
Are you my brother? Lol
yeah why do they get off on crawling rocks?? like bro youre still just in big bear... its not like they are treking to this dope ass spot that only a jeep can get to, so they can camp for a week... they literally go up a big rock and smile like what an accomplishment that my man made vehicle that i didnt build can go over that, boring is right.. losers lol
2023 and 2024 Rubicons don't get Fox anymore we only get the Red shocks
That's one mean looking mall crawler. It'll go right over those parking islands no problem.
Great video. Thanks for the info on the lift. Unrelated question...what bumper is on this JT?
Yes, it caught my attention too. I think it may be FabFours.
Perfect for "Mall- rated" badge.
How about the new 6.5 in lift kit ?
9:00 Or just texas in general XD(and i can relate since i live in texas),Cause in my old (2015)jk there was one road that i would take my son to school and welp......it was bumpy as all hell and it blew my shocks out in 1 year,Soooooo.....i made an excuse to my wife that if i bought kings...i can rebuild them,so in term it would save money in the long run(in wich it did and ive saved 500 bucks and they paid off) ;) So yeah.Also i purposely i bought the more expensive shocks,1 cause of the ride quality,2 well it ended up working very well with my excuse so yeah XD I still cant believe my wife let me buy those king shocks but at the same time i gave her a logical reason (big brain moment)
How about doing one for a jku 2015-2018 years?
Those 37'S?
HI,where you located at ? i am in long Island NY & looking to do the 4.1/2" lift on my 2020 gladiator Rubicon.Do you know any place near my location.Thanks
Was the tires in this video 35 or 37"?
Wait!!’ So this lift installation negates the truck’s off road capability?! I mean due to your comments on the front drive shaft reinstallation. I think the truck looks great but is it essentially now a mall crawler????
It’s up to the customer to opt into buying a front driveshaft. It’s not just this lift, but any lift over 2.5” should change to an aftermarket driveshaft. That’s pretty much been the standard on Jeeps since the JK.
I really appreciate this video!! I’m installing a spacer lift, 2” front 1” rear, on my 2 door jk. This and my 32” tires will allow me to drive off road without dragging under the Jeep where I wheel. My research claims my factory shocks and the geometry of everything else in the suspension doesn’t need modification, do you somewhat agree? Any thoughts would be really appreciated!!!
With a 2” front spacer you’re correct, not enough to warrant adjustable arms. Rock on!
What is the maximum extended length of the front shock do you recommend that will not allow the front driveshaft to bind at full droop?
Do you have pics of before and after?
No
Would still be a $3000 lift in Australia. Most expensive country “inflation” 😂
What size tires are those?
I wanna k own the same but if you havnt had a reply in 1year guess I'll never know
Curious, what rims are on this rig love them
black rhino armoury
i was considering buying the 2.5 skyjacker kit but at the same time ive already saved up about 1200 and i really want the rock krawler kit with the rear triangulated setup soooooo yeah.....and it might be another year until i get that kit cause im also factoring in the wheels and tires
Edit- Update from the future.......uhhhhm i never got the kit i wanted but i did break some axle shafts on the front and slapped some rcv's(man they are awesome,no more of that hopping at full lock),and currently ive only got a set of black rhino axle wheels that i got 5 months ago and ive been wheeling my little sting gray jeep JTR pretty hard and boy am i loving it......except for the scraping every now and then but yeah :D i still want the pro x kit but with the exception of some long arms in the front,but life does get tough so i might just have to settle for the the skyjacker 2.5 front 1" rear lift kit with the exception of putting in some kings or fox's and the triangulated rear from RK cause why not :D ,and knowing how i am im just gonna focus on upgrading my drivetrain.......cause after all,its what keeps this heavy damn thing moving foward and back,but yeah. I stumbled upon this video again and decided to do a little update :D
Thats a cool kit! We might get a customer in one day that wants to install it and we can make a video on it.
@@Exodus4x4 What do you recommend for a 2.5 - 3" lift/suspension system? I'm not much of a crawler, just trying to put 35"s on my Sport S.
@@Exodus4x4 Hell yeah Man :D
I have the same color gladiator and rims ,, except my rims are gun metal color,,, I installed a 3.5” lift ,,,, with35” tires,, I get a little bit of sailing with the tires so a stabilizer is next... 0lllll0
Was the size in video 35 or 37" if 37" then man 35 would look tiny with a 4.5" lift
Will this suspension work with the EcoDiesel?
Would this work for the ecodiesel it's like 400 lbs heavier on the nose.
Just got this lift for my 2021 Willys Sport and it still has a rake 1.5 inches lower in the front. Kinda disappointing because I made the purchase based on this video.
You should take to the manufacturer then because we never had that issue.
Wish it were that easy. I live here in Guam. Thousands of miles away. I just installed the theraflex 1.5" leveling kit. Gonna upgrade to a better 6" lift in the future anyway. Ty
Know of any reputable brand that does long arms for the gladdy?
My 2021 Willys JLU Sport has no rake. Zero. Measured from to ground wheels etc.
What’s that wheel combination?
Nitto and BlackRhino
What tire/rim combo???
Black Rhino wheels. Don’t remember the tires since we didn’t sell him that part.
@@Exodus4x4 amory
I’ve seen a 6" inch lift kit for $1,300
Skycrapper!
what type of wheels are those? bad ass
black rhino maybe
yeah with shock that blow after 2 year and bushing that are not better
How’s that supercharger working on you personal gladiador ?
Review coming soon!
Who makes those rims.
Black Rhino!
@@Exodus4x4 looks like cheap federal tires still gets it done though
What did you do to address the driveshaft issue?
Customer was told to get a new driveshaft at some point. He drives it on the street only so there’s no contact.
Exodus 4x4 Oh so only during articulation would it run? I thought it wouldn’t fit at all the way it was demonstrated in video? I was actually considering same lift for my gladiator. That’s why I was concerned.
It won’t fit at full droop, but at ride height it’s ok. They aren’t designed for the angle at ride height either so time is limited. I’d recommend an aftermarket for sure
Exodus 4x4 awesome thank you very much I just found your channel and super impressed so far
Went ahead and ordered this lift and rubicon express drive shaft so we will see how they goes after install. Thanks agsin
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Do you know the brand if the wheels he had on that gladiator?
How's the Hamburger working out on your truck?
Black Rhino wheels and loving the Hamburgers supercharger man
Good to know, Bubba, I'll be looking for your review after you have lived with it awhile.
Coming out with a supercharger review this week!
Oh man , those m95 shocks are garbage and a downgrade compare to the oem fox shocks that came from factory
That guy needs some steps
Lol, probably so
I'm famous! LOL
Lol, oh man here we go!!!
Need to know if you'll deliver one those doughnuts up to Canuckistan?
Lol, I was wondering if you'd seen this yet. Saw it and said Kona!!!
If you are budgeting a Lift On a $60,000 vehicle you are doing it wrong
Some people got it like that🤷♂️
Disagree - I have a Rubicon JL & do light wheeling such as fire trails only. Why would I dump thousands on a long-arm or other similar high-cost setup when it’s overkill for most? I bought the Rubi after owning Sports because I get the axles, sway bar disconnect, gearing, & other features + resale value. Your opinion is idiotic.
I'm not sure but I don't think this truck is $60k because it doesn't look like a Rubicon. I believe it's the Sport based on the hood. The fenders were probably swapped out with Rubicon fenders. It's more affordable to do than replacing the stock hood with the Rubicon power dome styled hood. So he wasn't budgeting a lift on a $60k vehicle.
What size of tires are installed?
35”