Lift Kit Suggestion

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Fattyfatcow

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Hello everyone. Right now I have my eyes on a Clayton off-road 1.5 ride right lift kit. If I go this route, what shocks do you guys recommend I go with? I have a sport s. Just plan on running 33s and want to be able to do BOH trails potentially.

Alternatively, if you think I should go with a different kit, happy to hear the suggestions. I’m pretty set on a suspension lift versus just adding spacers. Thanks in advance!
 
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The kit you're looking at is fine and ride quality is 100% subjective. That said, I personally would recommend something like Rancho RS7MTs if only because they're affordable and I've always found them to do a pretty good job of dampening. A bit on the sporty side but I personally like it that way. Of course, there are tons of more expensive shocks you can buy but most of them will offer a firmer ride for daily driving.
 
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wayoflife said:
The kit you're looking at is fine and ride quality is 100% subjective. That said, I personally would recommend something like Rancho RS7MTs if only because they're affordable and I've always found them to do a pretty good job of dampening. A bit on the sporty side but I personally like it that way. Of course, there are tons of more expensive shocks you can buy but most of them will offer a firmer ride for daily driving.
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Subjectively speaking, would you personally choose a different kit? I trust your opinion more than the YT videos I have watched since they are likely sponsored. Just want something I won’t run into issues with at least for a while, and something that makes the ride more enjoyable as a whole and capable as a whole. Thanks again for your kindness!
 
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I’ll second the Rancho RS7MTs. I’ve had them on my 2 door Rubicon for three years and they perform better than they should for what I paid for them

You could see if your local tire store will test fit the tires for you to see if a lift is needed.
 
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Fattyfatcow said:
Subjectively speaking, would you personally choose a different kit? I trust your opinion more than the YT videos I have watched since they are likely sponsored. Just want something I won’t run into issues with at least for a while, and something that makes the ride more enjoyable as a whole and capable as a whole. Thanks again for your kindness!
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Assuming 1.5" of lift is all that you're wanting, the Clayton lift will do a good job of that. I don't know of too many other lifts that small or that I would recommend over what you're wanting. If anything, MOST lift kits will yield way more height than what is advertised.
 
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GP NOIR said:
I’ll second the Rancho RS7MTs. I’ve had them on my 2 door Rubicon for three years and they perform better than they should for what I paid for them

You could see if your local tire store will test fit the tires for you to see if a lift is needed.
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I think the more aggressive stance is what is making me want to waste my money as well
 
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wayoflife said:
Assuming 1.5" of lift is all that you're wanting, the Clayton lift will do a good job of that. I don't know of too many other lifts that small or that I would recommend over what you're wanting. If anything, MOST lift kits will yield way more height than what is advertised.
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Last question for you guys, on the control arms, with dual durometer giiro bushings, do I wait to tighten the control arms under the weight of the vehicle or can I do it in the air like the Rancho kit you used?
 
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Fattyfatcow said:
Last question for you guys, on the control arms, with dual durometer giiro bushings, do I wait to tighten the control arms under the weight of the vehicle or can I do it in the air like the Rancho kit you used?
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You ONLY need to tighten suspension bolts with the full weight of your Jeep on the ground IF they are clevite bushings (bonded rubber).
 
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