Lift Sasquatch HOSS 3.0

[kcmusa]

I bought this off the dealership lot. Not knowing the group I joined had nothing but jeeps.
They seem to go over most things I scrape on.
So I am thinking of a 2 in lift.
Can I keep my stock suspension?
What are some good options?

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[PWillette]

I bought this off the dealership lot. Not knowing the group I joined had nothing but jeeps.
They seem to go over most things I scrape on.
So I am thinking of a 2 in lift.
Can I keep my stock suspension?
What are some good options?

A lift isn't going to help with items that are most likely scraping...rear diff and other low hanging fruit such as the rear LCA mounts and shock mounts will remain unchanged. Larger diameter tires will gain you some more clearance but not a huge amount...going to 37s would gain you +/- 1.5" depending on the tire brand. Of course you'd need a lift for 37s.

 

[Oldhippie]

If ya have the fox coilovers (they are pretty good and worth keepin) the best/only option for them imho is a 2” maximum spacer lift…I wouldn’t mess with the lower shock/coilover options to replace them but of course the high end coilovers from ride, bilstien, fox, king… is always the best option but $s….

 

[dangerfoot]

Zone makes a 2.25 lift specific to the hoss 3.0, combo of spacer and puck. Gets you room for 37s too.

 

[Axle2008]

Zone makes a 2.25 lift specific to the hoss 3.0, combo of spacer and puck. Gets you room for 37s too.

Do you have any experience with this Zone lift? I am looking at it, but would like to hear what someone thinks tho actually has it.

 

[dangerfoot]

Do you have any experience with this Zone lift? I am looking at it, but would like to hear what someone thinks tho actually has it.

Lots of feedback if you search this forum

 

[wildtrak whitey]

Do you have any experience with this Zone lift? I am looking at it, but would like to hear what someone thinks tho actually has it.

I've had it installed for almost a year. I couldn't feel much, if any, difference in ride from stock. Bought this left specifically because I like the fox 2.5 shocks and it was designed to work with them.

 

[CitrusBronco]

I’m running the zone 2.25” lift and 37”. On the trails I feel like it gave me 10” of extra clearance because I’m not belly dragging everything now.

 

[Axle2008]

I’m running the zone 2.25” lift and 37”. On the trails I feel like it gave me 10” of extra clearance because I’m not belly dragging everything now.

Are you running just the lift or anything else with it (like the JKS Max Clearance kit)? Do you have any rubbing during normal driving (not necessary hard trail riding)?

 

[Axle2008]

Are you running just the lift or anything else with it (like the JKS Max Clearance kit)? Do you have any rubbing during normal driving (not necessary hard trail riding)?
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I've had it installed for almost a year. I couldn't feel much, if any, difference in ride from stock. Bought this left specifically because I like the fox 2.5 shocks and it was designed to work with them.

And lastly, I'm sorry, what offset do you have? Do you think your setup would work with factory rims at factory offset?

 

[CitrusBronco]

Are you running just the lift or anything else with it (like the JKS Max Clearance kit)? Do you have any rubbing during normal driving (not necessary hard trail riding)?

I have the max clearance kit, I also cutback my rock sliders on the front ends. 0 Offset on front wheels only.
before the max clearance I was rubbing the crash bar mount’s.
No rub yet and I have been on some pretty flex worthy trails but not full tire stuff yet.

 

[wildtrak whitey]

I have the max clearance kit, I also cutback my rock sliders on the front ends. 0 Offset on front wheels only.
before the max clearance I was rubbing the crash bar mount’s.
No rub yet and I have been on some pretty flex worthy trails but not full tire stuff yet.

Same. Jks kit and trimming the front of my running boards

 

[bronc_moose]

I have 37s with the zone lift kit, JKS max clearance and 1.25" spacers with stock wheels. No rubbing with this setup and the ride is the same as stock. I'm running Mickey Thompson Baja Bosses. To my ear they are either the same or quieter than stock tires with way less rock throwing.

I've done some good wheeling with the setup and haven't had any issues with rubbing. Agree with Citrus. It feels like a really significant lift with all the clearance you get.

I also added plates to all the low stuff (Rear Shocks, Fuel Tank, Transmission Cross Members).

 

[TankUSAF]

Look at the Eibach lift springs. I put them on my Wildtrak (Hoss 2.0) along with BDS UCA's. I netted 2" in the front (with a winch) and 1" in the back while keeping the factory ride quality. You definitely need a full complement of skid plates. I had everything but gas tank skid and been wheeling all over Arizona and two trips to UBB in Sand Hollow... but in April I had to replace it because I poked a hole in it! If you're actually off roading, personally, I recommend staying away from puck lifts. They're cheap, but you'll be happier with the springs and UCA's, while being less than replacing the whole coilovers. I did go to 37's, but had a lot of rubbing (including cutting my wiring harness... twice) but I think a 1" body lift fixed that.

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