Installing A Leveling Kit & Falcon Shocks on My Jeep Gladiator
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- čas přidán 9. 07. 2024
- Call Gill at Offroad Elements, they will help you out!
Shocks: bit.ly/2Zr6I50
Leveling Kit: bit.ly/2ZxfC0U
Its finally time to get the Jeep Gladiator off the ground a little higher, and make more room for the 35s! A budget boost or leveling kit is a simple, affordable way to increase height for larger tires, or even just change the look of your Jeep.
I installed the Teraflex 1.5" leveling kit designed for the JT specifically. It retails for $99, and comes with the spacers, and bumpstop extensions for those who want to run a larger size tire.
Since i was in there, i decided to add a set of Teraflex Falcon 2.1 JT shocks. These retail at $698, and are a amazing shock for the money. They are very stable, and honestly i think they have helped with the factory "wandering steering". The factory shocks are valved very light.. which gives us a nice ride, however leads to body sway, "head bobbing", and some negative handling issues.
I noticed the Falcons seem a little stiff during low speed bumps, but overall i would rather have a shock that helps with the handling during high speeds and offroad.
Speaking of offroading, stay tuned for next weeks video where we test the Jeep out with the 35s, the leveling kit, and the new shocks!
Now.... for pricing... if you are interested in the leveling kit, or the shocks, or anything Jeep related, give Gill at Offroad Elements a call. Tell her Ben from JKGG sent you, and you'll be glad you called. (774) 826-9948
In the future, i will be adding a full lift kit. This is a great kit to start off with, however full kits can offer more offroad benefits. I would recommend this kit to anyone looking to give the Gladiator a new look without breaking the bank, or someone who simply wants to step up one tire size and doesn't plan on any hardcore offroading.
Thanks for watching! And stay tuned for the next few videos!!
-Ben - Auta a dopravní prostředky
You know the jeep is growing up when it’s nuts start dropping😂
Jeep Gear & Gadgets
😂😂
Throw an exhaust on it and get that voice deeper!
4 yr old video I know, but I used this video to help install my 1.5” Teraflex kit today. Helped out alot, thanks for posting this one 🤙🏻
How it riding? Does it feel like stock?
Hi. Can I add a leveling kit to the Mopar 2 inch lift kit? I wish I had just a big more height but I just got the lift kit installed.
You weren't kidding. That bump stop bolt is ridiculous. Thanks for the video, made the install go super quick.
Good video - and I really enjoyed having you & the family back home this weekend ❤️
Nice job Ben!! Gladiator looks good!! Can’t wait to see the 37s mounted!!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸
Love the Gladiator videos. Keep em coming.
Awesome video mate, looks so much better
It looks great. Your gonna make it one day
Very cool. I have 40 years experience working on trucks and cars. Hats off to you for making such cool videos.
I’m running the 3.3’s on my JK, changed my whole perspective on my rig. I absolutely love them, and the adjustability really takes care of that harshness you were talking about at lower speeds. Granted it helps when you know the terrain ahead. Really looking forward to what’s in store for your Gladiator.
Great vid, I’ve installed this kit a few times and a quick tip for that bump stop spacer is to drop the bolt and spacer into the hole, mark the bottom, take it out, thread the nut on to that point, and cut most of the excess off👍🏼
Best damn Gladiator I've seen yet 👍🏻awesome vid!
You are right I have a 2019 ram rebel and I was shopping for new shocks. I got the falcons, the truck now feels amazing, Very planted , it makes a big difference with the falcons
The leveling kit looks like a really good option. I have heard the falcon shocks are good quality. hope you keep your nuts tight from now on. You know that if your car works without the parts you took off, that you made it better.
looks sharp!
I am with you 100% on the Carolina squat thing! I am going to watch all your videos much more closely! I feel like I am going to be doing just about everything you tape lol
Looks great bro!
Excellent video as always!
Thank you 🤘
Awesome video bro!!
Ben, when do do eventually do a full lift kit how much lift are you thinking about? My Gladiator is on 3” of lift with 38” Patagonias and I think 4.5” would have been better to get the belly up higher. I’ve definitively been using the skid plates that’s for sure
That was an awesome video about That Jeep gladiator
Impressive. Im impressed with the factory fox suspension so this is saying something. Maybe something to look at it if I lift. Thanks
Very interesting to watch your progression on small lift and fox
socks. Looking forward to 37 and what is involved in that change over. Keep up the good work. OMB
No matter the lift having it level looks great
Good install
I'm empressed as how many jeeps you have
I like your plug for Gill in the description! OE is the place to go!
Teraflex stickers are a guaranteed 10 extra horsepowers...
Been running Falcons for about a year now and I’m extremely happy with their performance.
Got to end of vid; would def like to hang with y’all! I’m on the southeast NC coast; Come to the beach and get some sand time! 😎🤙🏼
C4lderone's Demise I could really do with that 10 extra horsepower
Still like the Falcons?? I'm torn between the Fix 2.0 and Falcons. Ride harsh like he said?? I daily mine with 35 Ridge Grapplers. Thanks
Love the videos brother
I havent done any trails but I have hauled my kayak around uwharrie with my JT
Did the 1.5” kit on my new ‘23 Willys, which in stock condition had the stance of a stink bug. The leveling kit in full 1.5” did the job, sits nice & level and retains the stock ride. To get the caster back I added the liver control arms from the Mopar 2” lift. I also added Teraflex’s 2” shock travel kit, which restores the stock shock travel & a bit more. All works great. Next may be those Falcons!
Looks a lot better
You’re a sav thank you for this!!!
Just ordered a metal cloak 3” game changer lift for my gladiator. 37s and lift in 4-5 days
Ben you make great videos
Got to meet Ben wheeling his Gladiator on the OHV trails at Uwharrie National Forrest last weekend and he was a SUPER NICE guy! I accidentally mistook him for another CZcamsr at first, and I think he was only a little insulted :)! Wanted to say sorry for that mistake and thanks for this and all his videos! Keep 'em coming!!!
Haha no worries man! It was nice running into you and hope you see you on the trails again someday
I did the same TeraFlex leveling kit on Becca's Jeep way back when. It was the first "Jeep mod" I ever did. You have seen my Falcon 3.3s. I am curious on how the mono-tubes feel. I do like that they put shaft guards on the JT version like they did for the TJ.
Great videos! Track bar bolt, most instructions says to remove it. Loosing it does the same thing?
I wonder why they call it the Carolina Squat. People out here in San Diego started that look back in the early 90’s, because there are so many deserts and places to off/road/prerunner. Most people could only afford to do front end long travel and coil overs($4-8k) on their truck and would do the rear when they were able to save up another $4K.
Looks good
Awesome video as always!! Thinking of doing the same to my Mojave
Can I use the same leveling kit?
Thank you
Great stuff abs very helpful. Has anyone lifted a High Altitude Gladiator and any suggestions on a 2-3” lift ?? The fenders are about 1,5” lower than Rubicon so I’m not going larger than a 35”. Thank you all. And keep up the great content.
It’s amazing 😉 I want to do that
Ben another sick video love watching the stuff you do excited for the jk van appearance !!
good job
Just did the teraflex budget boost on fiance's jlu, that bump stop nut on passenger side is a pain even with the wrench
Sure make me wish I woulda got a jt over my jlu but rubicons are pretty expensive for a new one, went from a gmc truck to a jku rubicon love it but sure like the bed like the level kit and wheels you put on man
Looks great, what are you doing with the stock FOX shocks ? :)
What rims are on this Jeep? Love the look!
Ben you should try to get a Pro eagle sponsorship🔥 I have 2 pro eagle 3 ton jacks and man they make life easy
When I get one I'm lifting it but keeping a little rake.
Ordered at JT Sport S Max Tow. Picking up next month. Bought Diesel Rubi take-off springs, shocks, teraflex leveling kit, Rubi wheels, & 35’s. I’m New to all of this but quickly getting hooked. Question: Is that a torque wrench that you are using? Also, would you swap out the rear springs on the Max Tow with the Rubi’s? There’s a lot of differing opinions on this. Any advice on the specific tools needed would be appreciated. Love the channel. Thanks!
Extra nut is the blinker fluid cap.
I recently purchase 2022 jeep gladiator and I watch you all the time my question is if I add 37 tires do I need to do anything mechanical?
Would those rims be considered gunmetal grey? If not, do you know how they’d compare to that color? Also, what is the backspacing and/or offset? Great video, thanks!
Carolina squat look.. We call it the call California bro truck look here in SoCal.
What kind of wheels are on the Gladiator? Btw, your videos are very informative, and you have such a kind teaching posture. You rock, man!!!
Yeah ..what kind of wheels ... i liked them a lot
Hi mate , thanks for the cool videos! Just wanted to know where you got that black netting, that’s sitting in the bed of the gladiator which is holding your jerry can?! What do you call that and where can I get it from pls?! 🙏🏾 thx mate
So you don’t actually have to remove the track bar bolt you just need to loosen it up?
great video, do you recommend switching out stock shocks. i did the 1.5 inch spacer lift and jeep rides a little ruff compared to without them.. what is your thought on shock adapters vs shock replacement?
Curious on long-term tolerance of the stiffer shocks. I see that you since replaced them, but wanted to know if wife and kids complained how stiff the Falcons are? Needless to say, stock rubicon is little too cushy for me.
What are you going to do with the takeoff fox shocks? Would love them for my JL!
I really like those wheels what are they?
Your finger game is strong. 🖐🏻
Good call on the Falcons..
You should add a 3/4 to 1" spacer to the rear springs if you plan on going to 37's... *Which you have sitting in the yard.
You look a little higher in the front, but that could be the video....
In this video it does look a little higher up front. After a day, the springs re-settled and it’s down .25”. I’m thinking of the rear spacers, we will see what needs to be done when the 37s are on. Thanks for watching 🤘
Is it possible to avoid taking most of these components off if you just use a spring compressor instead?
Love you channel. Don’t have a Jeep yet but thinking about getting one.
Would installing the bum stop before replacing the coil spring have made it easier to install the bum stop?
It is easier that way, but sometimes it’s harder to re install the spring since you now have to get the spring over the added height of the bumpstop.
Didn't you find the 2.1 shocks limit your uptravel due to the extra length of the shock body? I know you can install a bump stop but it kinda defeats the purpose of having a high articulation vehicle. The 3.1 or 3.3 is apparently a better choice because some of the shock body is moved outboard which allows for more travel. Let me know ?
Thanks for the vid. May I ask if this video was sponsored in part by Falcon?
Good Videos as always!!! Did you do anything for the front track bar? kept the stock track bar? was the axle still centered with a 1.5" spacer?
Stock track bar with this setup. It was still pretty centered. Naturally it will be off center with any lift, but at 1.5” it’s negligible
Hey man your videos are awesome! Question do you need different shocks for the leveling kit or will the stock gladiator fox shock be okay ?
You will be fine, but if you plan on off-roading then you could also buy front shock extensions
Bought this kit from ET and had a shop install it. Drivers side spring seems to bow out towards tire. Ride and hight is dead on just worried it's not normal.
What if I jacked the Jeep up, dropped the axel as far as it could go, took a spring compressor shrink the spring down enough to get it out without unbolting anything. Would it work?
Did you HAVE to replace the front shocks?
Brand new subscriber here, love the jeeps. Great vids man!
Why you so mad at Frankie? Too much #beef?
I am frankie haha, it was a joke with a buddy of mines channels audience. Now it wont let me change it lol
Hey Ben how did you like these shocks
Did you change the gear ratio? Is that necessary?
More about shocks and the Yokohama Mt oo3 tyres pls!
Stay tuned!
That leveling kit makes it look a whole lot better Ben.Oh yeah,why did you de-badge your floor jack? lol...
Haha, I want to fill it up with Offroad company stickers.
you do NOT by a rubicon and use a SHITTY FUCKING levelling kit!!!!! they look like SHIT!! levelling kits are garbage !!!! AND THEY LOOK LIKE SHIT!! handling goes to shit !!! try towing like this and your lights point to the sky and dangerous handling!! AND THEY LOOK LIKE SHIT!! buy a complete lift !! not half a lift !! AND DONT LOOK LIKE SHIT!! outlaw shitty looking levelling kits ASAP!!!
@@fullthrottle7985 Okay. Tell us how you really feel.
Nice!
The fox shocks are too short" or bad?
You tryna make me trade my damn ZR2?!? I just got it!!! 🤣🤣
You don’t need shock extenders for that 1.5 inch Front spacer lift right? Is it maintaining pretty much the same factory ride quality?
Ben,
For the Gladiator...
Still enjoying the CAI?
How’s the gas mileage?
Ever flash the transmission?
And- that looks like Virginia countryside...
Im here in VAB, where are you?!
Thanks for the video! Helped with my own install. What are the dimensions on the 35’s? 35x12.50x17? Backspace? I’m wanting to run 35’s.
Glad it helped! Yep, and 4.5” backspace wheels
Great video! I was looking at getting the Teraflex 2.5" spacer lift for my JLUR to put 35" tires on it. Are you saying you would recommend it? May add a more complex lift in the distant future (when the Jeep is paid for) but for now cost is a factor.
It’s a good budget friendly choice for sure. Eventually you will want a full lift kit, but a spacer lift and 35s will keep you happy in the mean time!
Great video! What rims and tires are using on the rubicon.
These were Mickey Thompson classics that we painted and 35s. amzn.to/3pG9ZjW
Exactly what size are those wheels and tires
Love your channel. We have a TJ, JKU, and just added anGladiator to our family last week. All Rubicons. I’ve purchased the Teraflex leveling kit (after watching this video). I noticed on Teraflex’s video they unclip a bunch of ziptied lines and the breather hose. Did you do the same and cut if from the video, or was it not necessary? Keep up the great videos!
I didn’t have to, it depends if your doing the job on the ground or on a lift. Just watch them and make sure it doesn’t get too tight
JK Gear and Gadgets, I’m definitely a CZcams mechanic working out of my home garage. Thanks brother. Keep those vids coming.
Ive been thinking of throwing those falcon shocks on my jku , think i just might do it
Jose Ortiz I run the 3.3. They are the best shock I’ve ever had.
@@davelebo6412 definitely am going to have to try how was the install? I saw some videos people having a little trouble installing
Check out the new 3.3 with the new S2 adjustment or whatever they call it
Jose Ortiz it wasn’t bad at all. It was done on a lift. It was part of a massive overhaul tho. Went from stock to long arm kit new axle etc. I’ve seen them swapped on the trail tho. As long as you can drop the axle enough it’s not bad at all.
What wheels are you running and what backspacing? Love the look!
These are temporary (stole them from our LJ), but they are Mickey Thompson classics, painted with steelit. 4” backspacing if I remember correctly. The new wheels will be going on soon... and going to look amazing!
Forgot to ask you. What are the torque values for the bolts you either took out or lose Ed to put the leveling kit on? Also, what is the proper torque on the lug nuts? Thanks.
What’s the specs on the wheels ? Thanks
17x9? Any offset?
What torque values did you use when retightening the bolts? Did you just use lb feet or use lb feet plus degrees like it says in the directions?
Your video is so helpful! I was planning to do the same leveling kit. My question is since I am lifting the trunk, do I need to add a track bar, geo bracket, or do alignment kind of things? I know when you install a 2-inch spacer lift kit, it would be great to add those things. But seems like people just add a 1.5-inch leveling kit and that's all. Why is that? Thank you!
At such a small height such as 1.5” you can get away with leaving some of the stock components. Over time, a set of front adjustable lower control arms and an adjustable trackbar would be beneficial to get it perfectly in spec, but 1.5” kinda keeps everything justttt close enough without noticeable negative effects.
I see. So in this video, did you go with Falcon 2.1 right? What did you pick for the height? 0-1.5? Does it that mean the shock is adjustable for 0 to 1.5 inch? Or does it mean you will fit with any 1.5 inch lift? By adding thoes shocks, did you want to replace the springs? Thank you so much!@@JKGearandGadgets
What height/size of jack stand and floor jack specs. Lastly, did you loosen the left and right control arms prior to install as I have seen some tubers do or loosen them prior to setting it down on the ground?
Pre Runner Look
I want to put tires 37 for mojave why i have to do my friend
Shoulda at least rolled the 37 up next to it for a second. I like seeing you work like I do, on the ground and out of your own garage.
Gotta make people want to watch the next video 🤣
Impressed by how easy that was! Great video! Forgive my solid front axle ignorance, but no alignment needed after that install?? I've been a driving a Tacoma for WAY too long 😊
Nope! The only thing you could adjust after would be caster, but you would need adjustable control arms for that
@@JKGearandGadgets nice. 1 more reason I need a Gladiator in my life. Every time I change ANYthing in my Tacoma I need an alignment 😡
I want to put the same TeraFlex leveling kit on my 2023 Wrangler Rubicon 4 door. Where do you recommend that I buy it? Do you have a link?
Also, I’m planning to put 35s on my factory wheels. Will I need to put on wheel spacers for that?
Thanks,
Ned from King, NC