Hello,

Need some advice, I recently purchased a 2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport. I want to add a 3" lift but I have concerns. I want to build it once and build it right (or at least as my budget will allow). I want to be able to keep the Jeep within factory specs (i'm a noob so forgive me if I do not know all of the terminology). I have done a lot of research however there is so much out there and everyone has different experiences/opinions. I do not plan on any rock crawling, just sand and mud (on occasion). I do not want to lose any of the driveability, as this is my daily driver.

Here is what I am thinking:

-3" Suspension System with 4 FlexArms and Shocks - 4 Door

-JK Monster Front Forged Adjustabe Trackbar

I plan on running 35's with the stock wheels (17s), I believe I need to also get the Offset Adapters? Yes?

Also, do I need to also purchase the Exhaust Spacer Kit? It specifies for the 2012 only, which is why I ask.

Anything else?

Thank you in advance for you time and consideration.

-Val

 

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The front adj arms will let you adjust caster. Front/rear adj arms will let you set pinion angles in the event of a driveshaft failure. With a 4door, the rear shaft should be ok, but keep an eye on the front. The steering components will be at steeper angles, so depending on the actual lift height you end up with, you may want to do some reading on the various drag link flip options.

If you were asking specifically about alignment specs? The caster will be lower, the front adj ca's will handle it. The toe is adjustable, may not need to touch it. The camber is not adjustable. If it is off, you probably bent something. The steering wheel will be turned, easy to adjust after the lift. Both axles will be offset, front adj trackbar and rear trackbar bracket will take care of it.

With stock rims and 35's, yes you will want wheel spacers. Get the 1.5" kind with two sets of bolts (spodertrax, etc), not the thin ones that sandwich between.

Haven't looked into exhaust spacers for the newer models.

 

I recently purchased the Teraflex 3 inch with the 4 adjustable control arms. Pretty easy install, took me approx. 8 hours working on my own. You will need the front adjustable track bar as your axel will shift to one side. For the front low adjustable control arms I set to them to the Teraflex specs and found out they were to long. I had to adjust them until my pinion angle was right. I also purchased a front drive shaft, but I have not installed it yet.

This is my second time purchasing and installing this lift on 2 different Jeeps. Highly recommended!!!

 

You will need the exhaust spacers for 2013 as well. Had to get them for mine.

 

Cool, Thanks for the response, Question: What was the reason for purchasing a new front drive shaft?

 

Yeah, that is what I was figuring... Thanks!

 

Great info, Thank you! Would it be wise to go ahead and buy the other two control arms for the front?

 

The second set will be used for moving the entire axle forward/backward in the wheel well, and for fine tuning the caster/pinion. Wouldn't hurt to have both, but no you don't need both on a 4door at this height. Moving the axles is more important on 2doors will taller lifts.

Aftermarket shafts are quite a bit thinner than stock shafts, better for clearance. And they use a different type of joint that handles the steeper lifted angles better. Make a habit of crawling underneath and checking the joints at both ends of the front shaft and look for split boots and spitting grease.

 

The only reason I bought the front drive shaft because at some point I know it will fail. Better to be prepared now.