Lift Kit Size

[dlp105]

Looking for guidance. My 392 non-XR will be running 37x12.5x17 KO2’s. Will a 2.5 lift absolutely prevent any rubbing or should I go 3.5?? It will be on the rocks not just the mall parking lot. Most likely Metalcloak. Any advise will be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[clickclickboom]

37 's will fit without a lift.

 

[dblplay1212]

37 's will fit without a lift.

Not if he's taking it off road. It'll definitely rub. I speak from experience.

@dlp105 I think 2.5" will be fine. That's what I'm going with, just waiting on shocks.

 

[Fast-n-Furious]

I was considering the TeraFlex 3.5" Sport ST3 Suspension System with 37", but haven't decided.
You may watch this video and give it a try with the bump stop landing pad idea before jumping to the lift:

This guy used the wheel spacer with 37" and it seems to be working too. But I can't speak about more serious off-roading due to lack of real experience.

 

[clickclickboom]

Yeah I read that wrong. I thought he said he won’t be on the rocks.

 

[Smess]

You will destroy the value of your jeep if you take off the Mopar and put on a Metal Cloak. I would for sure do a spacer lift. Stay mainstream. Full lift AEV 2.5 will work but if it were me I would leave the lift and rip out the fenders and a very mild Teraflex spacer.

My Gladiator runs 40's with Mopar and the fenders ripped out.

 

[Bocephus]

You will love the MC 3.5 for 37s. You’ll probably need drive shafts, I did.

 

[dblplay1212]

You will destroy the value of your jeep if you take off the Mopar and put on a Metal Cloak.

Why?

 

[Bocephus]

Why?

Ask him about tazer next…

 

[dblplay1212]

Ask him about tazer next…

haha I followed all of that

 

[EBYCREEK]

Metal Cloak 3.5 inch lift raises the jeep 2 1/4 inches. You will need the front driveshaft also. You can find additional information about the driveshaft on the Metal Cloak website. I've had mine on for 9 months and it works great.

 

[Bocephus]

The MC 3.5 works well with 38’s too, plenty of articulation. Here with 38 x12.5 nitto ridge.

 

[Framinal]

Just got a MC 2.5 put on today.

 

[BilletWilson]

You will destroy the value of your jeep if you take off the Mopar and put on a Metal Cloak. I would for sure do a spacer lift. Stay mainstream. Full lift AEV 2.5 will work but if it were me I would leave the lift and rip out the fenders and a very mild Teraflex spacer.

My Gladiator runs 40's with Mopar and the fenders ripped out.

I hope you're joking. Those who actually off road view MC as one of the best as it's simply a better built, longer lasting, more capable suspension compared to stock/AEV.

 

[kghodstinat]

Just got a MC 2.5 put on today.

Do you know how much height you gain (estimate) over 392 with XR?

 

[Bhodi11]

Do you know how much height you gain (estimate) over 392 with XR?

No difference in suspension height but you do get 1” from the larger tires.