what do you think of the clayton kit? Any other recommend acc to go with it like rear track bar? How is the ride on the street? How does it handle? Hows it compare to the full traction 4 inch ultimate kit? sorry alot of questions.

thanks boonie

 

I have one on order. I spoke to Adam for over 40 minutes about questions I had and he didn't act like I was keeping him from anything. I appreciated that. I felt he represented his product well and was one of the key deciders between him and the other companies on my short list.

I got the rear track bar if for no other reason than I like to have a complete kit.

 

thanks let me know what you think when you get the kit. Anyone else have one installed?

 

who did you get the kit from? Did you install it yourself, if so how did it go?

 

This is a great kit. I don't know that the ride is better than my stock Rubicon, but it's not any worse. I guess that's saying something with the manners of a 35" mud terrain.

I went for a ride today and got on this section that was uneven. They had paved the one side, but not the other. I was on the low side, but the problem was that the paving was really sloppy. You'd have sections where the paving was onto the lane and then not and back again repeatedly. I was up and down and it didn't feel loose at all. I thought that was impressive considering.

Here are a few pictures:

 

looks really good

 

Yup, my 5.13s are purchased just waiting for them. I'm pretty sure I'm doing the Shrockworks rear tire carrier too.

 

I think you guys helped me make a decision finally. I think Clayton is what I am looking for. A complete kit that is high quality. What's the better shock? And what with the Jks disconnects if I have a Rubi? I just need longer links. One more question.... Is the only difference between the 3.5 and the 4.5, the springs and shocks? so if I want one day to go from 35s to 37s I only need to upgrade them. maybe the brake lines are diff lengths? or should I go with the 4.5s & 35s so I can upgrade later? would it look too funny?

Thanks guys.

 

I don't think it would look too funny, but the 3.5 is plenty and you can get the springs later. I've been told the only thing you need to change parts wise is the springs which probably means the shocks have sufficient travel for the additional lift. Mine is a Rubicon and the JKS disconnects are fine. It's part of the kit so what do you do? The JKS disconnects look to be very well built down to little caps to cover the grease fittings. I guess it's a backup if your system fails to disconnect at some point.

 

Lets talk pricing... where are the good deals on the Clayton lifts, 5.13 Superior gears, tom woods triveshafts? And if you don't mind how much to install it all? I have a $6K budget, but have a feeling although OK4WD have done all work on my last Jeep for years (great work) I am pretty sure they are not going to be cheap.