Gladiator JT 1.5" Leveling Kit Easy Installation in Your Garage

[@atcbones8859]

Just installed mine based off of your video. You seriously saved me hundreds of dollars to get a shop to do this. Thanks for this video!!

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching! 😎✌🏼

[@ChronicOvertightener]

Great video. Straight forward, great camera work. no "and uhhhs". Good stuff, thanks for putting this one together

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Thank you for watching our channel! Enjoy your Gladiator!

[@jason8795]

Thanks John. Great video. And thanks for putting the torque specs with the video.

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Thank you for watching! 😎✌🏼

[@Hazemezzat]

Excellent video, thanks for all the details and effort. Will be installing mine tomorrow and relying on this video 😅

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Awesome! Be safe and thank you for watching! 😎✌🏼

[@starkravingmadadventures6038]

Great video, well documented. Very much appreciated!

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching our channel. 😎✌🏼

[@rowdyrockinrandy6283]

Really glad I ran into this video

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Thank you for watching. We are glad it helped.

[@genegalitz1052]

Nicely done!! Very informative and easy to understand.

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching! 😎✌🏼

[@johnathanroberts4194]

great job with this video!! moreover; the Safety precautions were great!

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Glad you liked it! I really appreciate you watching our channel. Thank you for your feedback. we’ve added a few Jeep Badge of Honor trail videos for some different content. Thanks again.

[@williambailey8748]

Best video of this job out there. Is it possible to do one side at a time?

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

If I understand the question correctly, when you lower the axle, to create the space to remove the spring, you are able to work on one side at a time but should only raise the axle once both sides are complete. It is best to get an alignment once completed. Thank you for watching.

[@algarinthompson8749]

Great video!!

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for watching. 😎✌🏼

[@delnayelan]

WOW, THAT WAS FLAWLESS! ONE QUESTION. YOU NOTED THAT YOU DIDN'T, DID NOT, LOOSEN CONTROL ARMS..., WHAT DO YOU THINK IS YOUR OPINION ON WHY THEY REQUEST THAT. I HAVE A KIT I AM ABOUT TO INSTALL AND THEY STATE TO LOOSEN ALL CONTROL ARM BOLTS. WHEN YOU DID YOUR INSTALL DIDN'T AFFECT THE INSTALL AT ALL. ? JUST CURIOUS OF YOUR OPINION. I DON'T SEE THE FEESABLILITY OF DO THAT...?

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

I wanted to call that out on my video because I also didn't see the value, but some do this. It may help with the lateral flexibility when reinstalling everything then tighten it up. Either way, you will need an alignment. Thank you for watching. It won't take much more time to loosen the bolts - not remove them. I believe it opens up the flexibility and tension on the connections.

[@ScottH1130]

So how long does this take you to do? Clearly you’ve done this before. Nice tutorial BTW.

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Thank you for watching. Should take 2- 4 hours if I have all tools lined up and no interruptions and seized nuts or bolts. . Probably 2-3 on average. A mechanic shop with lift about 2 hours or less. Thank you for watching.

[@brackeng1294]

Do you have any before and after measurements? Interested to hear a long term review on this lift

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

It is not a lift kit, it is a leveling kit for the front which removes the rake a true 1.5”. So the front levels out 1.5”higher. Thanks for watching.

[@beanNcheese_plz]

Awesome job with this video. Very informative and instructive

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for watching our channel.

[@keeganscofield7663]

Did this require an alignment after installation? Great video!

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Thank you for watching. A complete inspection should be done then and after driving it. I know some people don’t but I recommend it. I wrote the following in the description as well as highlighted the Teraflex warning label at the end of the video. “After a professional completes this installation, it is suggested that you get an alignment for your vehicle depending on your situation, it may be necessary. Ensure your when final connection is complete, and your tires are straight forward, that your steering wheel is also straight and aligned.”

[@HipaStore]

awesome and helpful video. are you up for a collaboration on small engine repair by the way? I'm looking for DIY repairer youtubers to work with to share more tips on small engine repair with the community.

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Thank you for watching. Also, small engine repair would not be something I would do at this time . Thank you for your consideration.

[@keganmowery4223]

So, we did this same lift on my brother's Gladiator. There's is an annoying squeak now on the passenger side we can't locate. Torqued everything under weight. Ever heard of this being an issue??

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

I have not. But if that happened to me, and please understand I am only responding with my opinion based on your description. I would look at everything that I removed and put back in place to ensure nothing was misaligned. For example, would look at the top, Spring, isolator and spacer to ensure the pins were through the holes that the spring was aligned and fitting correctly at the base of the spring index, that the lower shock bolts were positioned correctly, and the flag nuts we’re not rubbing and in the up position. It’s so hard to tell not being able to look at it and trying to isolate it. The bolt connecting the track bar to the axle is the one item that’s different on the passenger side versus the driver side. With the flag nut up as well.

[@keganmowery4223]

@JohnsJeepGarage yeah we've gone through it the last three weekends checking things, torque specs, greasing bits and bobs... Who knows. Great video by the way.

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

Thank you for watching.

[@genegalitz1052]

I just noticed my Jeep is about 3/4" lower on the right rear side. I did some looking and came up with this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYnLn3ylpMp3aMk Have you heard of such a thing? I was thinking about putting a spacer on the right rear side to level it up. What do you think? Thanks!!

[@JohnsJeepGarage]

I will look at this. Thank you for sharing.