Testing the 2018 JLU Rubicon's New $170 Lift on Chinaman Gulch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2024
- So we set out to find the most affordable lift for our brand new 2018 JLU Rubicon, which happened to be the 2.5" lift by Rough Country - at a whopping price tag of only $170.
We installed it (you can find the install video as well on my channel) and then immediately took it out to Chinaman Gulch to put it to the test (consequently, we also took it on Carnage Canyon - but that video is coming next!). Anyways, boyyyyy did this lift impress. Not only did we belly scrape SIGNIFICANTLY less, I'd say probably about an 80% decrease, but we experienced zero problems. No issues, nothing broke, nothing bent, everything cleared beautifully...
Now, with that being said however - I would like to mention as a side note that during the install process, we did notice that the rear sway bar end links provided were shorter than the stock ones. Seemed super odd for a lift kit. After speaking to the manufacturer, though, we were able to confirm that the wrong rear end links had been included with our kit & they're sending us the proper ones! So we should get those swapped out soon, but still worth mentioning that we did not experience any clearance issues on this trail between the shocks and the shorter rear end links.
Anyhow, super impressed with the lift kit and how it performed! Stay tuned for the Carnage Canyon footage!!!
You know. You guys are awesome. Not too many actual wheeling videos out on the JL’s yet. And the ones you do see are heavily modified. Love how you are doing it the regular persons way and documenting very well your successes and “failures”. Keep it up guys.
Chinaman Gulch is one of my favorite runs! Glad you are having fun with your new toy. My Rubicon is just about 3 years old now, but I gave it the first battle scars when it was 2 days old. Glad to see others using their Jeep on the fun trails.
You guys are awesome. I found your channel the other day and can't stop watching. What a team. Keep it up.
I love your videos guys! Watching the excellent driving and having some expert commentary to support it all wraps up really well. Also thanks for not making us wait too long between upgrade and test videos!!
Thanks again for sharing your experience with us all Kevin. You have a great gf who really knows her stuff. Nice to see progress and can't blame you from not wanting to drag your JLUR over every obstacle. Keep the video's coming you two make a fantastic team.
LOVE your videos! No BS. Real people. Nothing fake. Subscribed! P.S. the fact that Lite Brite is ridiculously pretty and has amazing on-screen presence had nothing to do with subscription.....ok, maybe a bit! lol KEEP IT UP!
Christopher Kühn Thank You! 😊
Very impressive! Talk about a great value for money. And that Rubi just makes everything look so easy. I have GOT to get me one of those!
Great to see you guys enjoying yourself.
Greetings from the uk 🇬🇧
you 2...are a GREAT TEAM!! Off roading as you know....takes Both Awesome 'Spotting'...& nerves of 'Steel' to drive 'through'!! I'm a Fan indeed of your 'Realistic Vids'!! Great 2.5 inch lift! i'm looking at getting into a JEEp wrangler!! Thanks you 2!!
Why aren't either one of you wearing seat belts ?
gungfuriceboy1 Thank you!
Jeff Bennett Depends on which part of the trail we're on or whether on not we're on an actual obstacle.
You guys wheel the shit out of this jeep and i love it. Well done. I cant wait to get mine
Nice job on the video. A 2.5" lift and 35's make a huge difference from stock. I run the same Cooper Discoverer STT Pro tires and will not run anything else. They grip like nothing I've seen. I'll be running this same trail this coming weekend so thank you...
Loving your videos! Keep up the great work!
Was definately an improvement for a buck seventy. I would imagine by its looks that it may not last forever but at that price you can enjoy your rig and save some nickels for when it does fail. Nice job. Anxiously awaiting my red 2 door. You are my anxiety outlet.
john lopes Yeah, it was definitely a big way to save and so far seems to be worth it!
Beautiful jeep, beautiful gal, and some good driving what else could you want out of a vid. Good stuff!
Kevin Williams I will definitely stay tuned in!
Good job out there !! Im loving this car
Awesome driving kevin, you guys are bad ass✌💪💪💪👆i been sending this videos to my jeepers friends and we love them.
You guys rock!! Extremely informative video
man it is true. I've been watching your videos and really the jeep girls are the prettiest, nice & easy too
You guys are awesome! Love the channel.
Great video again, in your case the shock was extremely close but didn’t hit, but still worth the 40 bucks to put 11.5” sway links on the rear. The already loaded sway bar because if the links being a couple inches short, tightens up the rear sway affecting articulation from being as loose. Almost like having front one connected in a way. Worth the 40 bucks and 30 minutes to replace. I just saw another company’s release of there spacer lift and their links was clearly 11”
Mark Darnell Yeah, we called the manufacturer & supposedly several kits were packed with the wrong rear end links. They're sending us the correct ones, which are supposed to be longer.
Lite Brite that’s great RC is sending you the right ones, I called them and told them the ones they sent was actually a inch shorter than stock, the guy said that is the ones that we put in our kit. I said they are clearly 1 inch shorter instead of 2” longer. He hung the phone up on me. I have not been real happy with Rough Country customer service since then.
Mark Darnell Holy moly, talk about rude. I'd have been pissed. The guy we talked to seemed to immediately know what we were talking about.
Lite Brite yep wasn’t happy, immediately scrabbled to find the right lengths I needed, cost me 42 bucks to get them but I guess it is what it is. I am glad you did the same trail to see the difference in height from scrubbing, seems like it’s all the lift anyone will need with a little scrapping but not really hurting the Jeep.
I got to give to you guys. Your definitely pushing the limits. Good luck. ;-)
great vid and great team.... helps me think about my lift....
you guys need to do the Rubicon Trail
Just going back and watching some of your earlier video’s about the JL... How do you like the Cooper tires?
Kevin Williams. I am probably gonna do 2’ lift and 35’s. Everything I’m reading and hearing about the Cooper’s is good. I’m not as Hard Core at wheeling as you guys are...
The video that started it all.
Nice video! Stunning Wrangler 😍😍😍 Suscribed! 😊
Great video guys!
Britney seems to be pretty happy with a couple extra inches!!!
Great spotting.
everytime my gf go offroad with me she fell asleep on passenger seat, I wish she can be my spotter like you did..., or at least talk to me...
Quit letting her drink so much! lol jk
You guys should reenact this video with the current Step Child lol
I just Buy a 4xe Rubicon. Do you think is still a good option for 35s on stock wheel.
Its cute to see you at you earlier video :-)
Continue your work its fun to Follow you.
Stephane the French Canadian
Ya 35s are no problem on stock wheels.
Just wondering if that jeep is manual or automatic? And why did you choose the transmission you have.
I know it isn't much of a concern but out of curiosity, what kind of mpg penalty have you observed with the Coopers and lift?
just subscribed...what size tires and wheels are on it in this Video? thanks. Just taking delivery on a 2018 White JL Rubicon...
Kevin, you look so much better now with extra 2". hahahahaha. It's perfect the way it sits, in my opinion.
"That's what she said" in the first place anyway. I think at this point it is very well balanced and a nice performer.
Where did you get the spacers for your wheels from?
Noob question but I thought that the only thing a lift really did was allow larger tires and it's the tires that gave added clearance. Are you saying that this spacer lift actually gave more clearance with the same tires? Are these the stock 33" tires? Thanks!
sway bar disconnects will help keep tires on the ground
Would just this spacer kit be fine without changing the factory springs and shocks? Or is recommended to buy the 2.5 kit with new shocks and springs so the factor springs aren't maxed out?
Daniel roca We're still running factory shocks and springs, zero issues. This kit comes with shock relocation brackets.
Hi guys, great videos. I owe a 18’ JLR, How it drives vs stock?
Frank Canozo Drives great, even with the lift & tires
Man that is one really cute girl, Good Jeep video also.
Do you know why that trail is named “Chinaman gulch”?
Good job
Also, be careful going down to 14psi...u don't have bead locks and its stock rims
what do use for airing up?
You too r on point with this shit.
Much love from Philly!
are you aired down at all?
Do you guys have wheel spacers on when you filmed this? Thanks
Yes!
Nice, where's the 80 series landcruiser?
Hunar Canybee We still have it! We've actually been using her on a lot of rescue and recovery trips. There is still plenty the FJ80 can do that the Jeep can't, but there's also stuff the Jeep is better at (due to its wheel base and lower center of gravity)
Thats true!!! The cruisers is world wide hero. Love your youtube channel cutie! Keep them coming.
How come they dont make sway bar disconnects on the rear
wow love it
Hey guys, just want to know how you’re liking the RC lift?
Gmaul 20 So far it's been great! No issues as of yet and it's holding up really well.
Did you add siping to your tires?
Thanks does it make a big difference?
So why the 4 door over the 2 door?
What kind of a lift did you do for $170 ?
Veteran Rough Country lift
Ok thanks
how many psi are in the tires?????/thanks
as I watched the vid I heard you say that in the vid...lol thanks.......no problems at that pressure with no beadlocks??
35"? Or stock 33s?
Ryan Smith they put 35's in first vid.
Thanks. They look good
Ryan Smith 35s
Kevin Noll Basically. LOL
Do you even Rubicon?
Hey anybody , does adding any type of lift to your new JL void the factory warranty?
Put your tires on the biggest obstacles so the belly doesn't scrape..tires over rocks not in the ruts
Kevin Williams anytime, great content! Keep the jeep vids coming.
No comments for two years but I'll try anyway.... does anyone know what bumpstops I need to run with this kit and 35's?
You should be fine with a 1” bump stop but it depends on what model you are starting with. It’s easy enough to test and see
@@LiteBrite thanks for the reply!!
did u guy regear
Dam that's cheaper then a xjs
# 800 for likes! Nailed it!
Sounds too cheap for a lift. Especially being a JL I wouldn't put that cheap of a lift on
Kevin Williams we will see. Your money not mine