Limits of a JKU with EVO long arm lift and 35" beadlocks

Spudcannons · Apr 21, 2015

Hi guys,

I just put on my EVO long arm lift(skids and rock sliders too) and was wondering what the trail/crawling limits of a JKU with EVO long arm lift and 35" beadlocks is. I realize many things are driver limited but would like to see pictures or some advice of what is too much for the Jeep or what should be avoided.

CRZRTX · Apr 21, 2015

You have a pretty good setup. You should be able to do things that most JKUs with 35s can do. As you point out, the driver skills can be a limiting factor. Go out, get some more experience and show us what you can do!

TheStick · Apr 21, 2015

You can do about any trail out there on this setup. Maybe stay off the buggy lines, but other than that you're good.

CRZRTX · Apr 21, 2015

Here are some pics of my rig when I was still on 35s.

Spudcannons · Apr 22, 2015

CRZRTX said:
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Here are some pics of my rig when I was still on 35s.

Thanks! Do you think I will rip my stock fenders off when I disconnect the sway bar?

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Here is a couple of pics with it connected nothing extreme just some rocks in a stream bed probably all under 12" a bit off camber in some spots.

olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

Did you get the 3" or 4" bump stops?

Spudcannons · Apr 22, 2015

2" bumpstops that came with the 35" tire kit. I have not flexed it out connected or disconnected but will this weekend on a ramp.

olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

Spudcannons said:
2" bumpstops that came with the 35" tire kit. I have not flexed it out connected or disconnected but will this weekend on a ramp.

I didn't know they came with 2" bump stops, good to know. Here is with 3" bump up front and 2.5" in rear with flat fenders. So, yeah it'll probably rub with 35". Plus I had to trim quite a bit of sheet metal. I'd trim the fenders and break out the grinder. This is with 37" tires. Disconnect and cycle the suspension.

Spudcannons · Apr 22, 2015

Looks like trimming them is in my future. I think the 35" kit has 2" and the 37" has 3" bumpstops. What sheet metal did you have to trim and how much?

olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

Spudcannons said:
Looks like trimming them is in my future. I think the 35" kit has 2" and the 37" has 3" bumpstops. What sheet metal did you have to trim and how much?

Some up front and more of the rear by the pinch seam. You'll see what you need when you cycle it. Don't forget to cycle at full lock also.

Spudcannons · Apr 22, 2015

Thanks! I saw you have the EVO protek skids, I have them but saw the website says they wont work with long arm kits. Did you do anything to make them fit or will they fit without modification?

olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

Spudcannons said:
Thanks! I saw you have the EVO protek skids, I have them but saw the website says they wont work with long arm kits. Did you do anything to make them fit or will they fit without modification?

The crossmember requires some work.

olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

Found you a picture

utiadam · Apr 22, 2015

olram30 said:
I didn't know they came with 2" bump stops, good to know. Here is with 3" bump up front and 2.5" in rear with flat fenders. So, yeah it'll probably rub with 35". Plus I had to trim quite a bit of sheet metal. I'd trim the fenders and break out the grinder. This is with 37" tires. Disconnect and cycle the suspension.

Not to get too off topic but I love your rig Olram30.
I would think having the long arm kit that you have very few limitations. I have the enforcer pro but haven't actually maxed out the flex yet. This picture is right after trimming the fenders and is 35" off the ground.

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olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

Pretty safe to say he's going to have to trim the fenders.

Spudcannons · Apr 22, 2015

Well I might just go order flat fenders from metal cloak. I like the removable ones. The ATX slabs seem to be very popular on this forum. Does the long arm flex more than the enforcer? The site says 14" of true wheel travel which seems hard to reach without coilovers. Thanks for that cross member skid pic that will really help.

OverlanderJK · Apr 22, 2015

Spudcannons said:
Well I might just go order flat fenders from metal cloak. I like the removable ones. The ATX slabs seem to be very popular on this forum. Does the long arm flex more than the enforcer? The site says 14" of true wheel travel which seems hard to reach without coilovers. Thanks for that cross member skid pic that will really help.

Long arms don't give any flex. They are for ride quality.

olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

utiadam said:
Not to get too off topic but I love your rig Olram30.
I would think having the long arm kit that you have very few limitations. I have the enforcer pro but haven't actually maxed out the flex yet. This picture is right after trimming the fenders and is 35" off the ground.

Thanks, your jeep looks great also. Really nice suspension! I wish I had a lift to cycle my jeep, I have to drive to a rock near my house. Lol

tapcola · Apr 22, 2015

OverlanderJK said:
Long arms don't give any flex. They are for ride quality.

So your saying a good long arm doesn't flex any better than short arms ?

olram30 · Apr 22, 2015

tapcola said:
So your saying a good long arm doesn't flex any better than short arms ?

Hypothetically, what if someone put long arms on a stock jeep? Would he have any increase in articulation? Or would the shocks be the limiting factor? Long arms basically just correct geometry. At least that's the way I see it.

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