El Sanchimoto
Jeep Owner
In the very near future I will be replacing my OEM suspension & steering systems as the dealership recently told me some of my components will need to be replaced before too long.
I've been comparing the two and I was wondering why the overland has the front control arm drop brackets and the dual-rate doesn't. I know the dual-rate has the front upper control arms but is that enough to correct the caster location? In the long run I would like to build my way to the game changer so I feel like getting the dual-rate is the way to go now as I would have less to buy, but I have no idea how long it would be until that happens so I want to make sure I am making the best choice for my needs going forward.
Second to this is lift size. I'm leaning towards the 2.5" lift because I will be running 35s and with my rack I already find enough places I can't park due to lack of overhead clearance. I've read that the 2.5" will get me closer to 3" since my JK doesn't have a lot of aftermarket weight. Currently the only thing is a Kargo Master cage and roof rack (between 100 and 150 lbs IIRC). A new front bumper with winch spot would be next on the list.
Most of the wheeling I do I would consider to be overlanding, exploring trails out in the high desert and running ridgeline trails into the mountains, with light to moderate obstacles and virtually no rock crawling. Eventually I also plan on adding an adventure trailer with a RTT.
Based on the above, what lift advice would you give me?
I've been comparing the two and I was wondering why the overland has the front control arm drop brackets and the dual-rate doesn't. I know the dual-rate has the front upper control arms but is that enough to correct the caster location? In the long run I would like to build my way to the game changer so I feel like getting the dual-rate is the way to go now as I would have less to buy, but I have no idea how long it would be until that happens so I want to make sure I am making the best choice for my needs going forward.
Second to this is lift size. I'm leaning towards the 2.5" lift because I will be running 35s and with my rack I already find enough places I can't park due to lack of overhead clearance. I've read that the 2.5" will get me closer to 3" since my JK doesn't have a lot of aftermarket weight. Currently the only thing is a Kargo Master cage and roof rack (between 100 and 150 lbs IIRC). A new front bumper with winch spot would be next on the list.
Most of the wheeling I do I would consider to be overlanding, exploring trails out in the high desert and running ridgeline trails into the mountains, with light to moderate obstacles and virtually no rock crawling. Eventually I also plan on adding an adventure trailer with a RTT.
Based on the above, what lift advice would you give me?