Full disclosure. This Jeep is just used as a fun top-off cruising ride in flat-as-a-pancake Florida so no real off-road use other than some sandy beaches.

I installed a 2.5" lift a few months ago strictly for cosmetics. I like the new look. It was a very basic kit with stock shocks, a rear traction bar relocation bracket, and spring spacers. I had the Jeep aligned by a reputable shop afterwards. I do have aftermarket wheels/tires of 33" diameter. The on-center feel isn't great but I can't really say it is that much worse than it was stock.

So the question, would installing adjustable front lower control arms to gain some caster make much of a difference on a 2.5" lift?

TIA

 

Adjustable control arms will allow the adjustments to facilitate caster improvements.. Geometry Correction Brackets (much less expensive) will level out the control arms and usually put a 2.5" lift back very close to factory alignment specs. FWIT; I run Rancho with our AEV 2.5 inch Dual sport on the '13 JKU. Alignment specs are factory with OEM control arms.

 

I actually bought a set of RC geometry correction brackets but when I was about to install them I noticed the instructions said they were for 3-6.5” lifts. I contacted their customer support to see if they’d be ok and they said no, adjustable control arms are recommended. That was surprising but I returned them anyway.

 

I agree with Jay. Control arm brackets for your use are going to be much better. They will flatten the angle the arms run and result in a better pavement quality ride than adjustable control arms. The loss of ground clearance will not impact you one single bit. It will also save you a bit of money vs. control arms. Get some nice1-piece Ranchos like Jay has. The design is nice and easy to install and will offer a few different mounting options for caster correction. With a 2.5" lift you just need to adjust caster a bit.

@Rancho is a sponsor here. They just had a black Friday sale that ended the other day. Maybe they are offering something else that can help with price a bit.

 

FTR, I don't recall the instructions but we run them on a JKU with the AEV 2.5 inch lift kit. No issues and the factory control arms are level. Caster is 4.5 degrees; no issues running 35x12.50s - a 95% DD.

 

Found the Rancho brackets here: Brackets

Will order them when I get back to Florida and install them

Thanks for all the input

 

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