Clayton Off Road 2.5" Overland+ Lift Install - Why You Should Do It Yourself

Installing a lift is something every Jeep owner should do yourself. My wife and I install her new Clayton Off Road 2.5" Overland+ Lift Kit
Become a Patron - / ozarkoverlandadventures
Please check out our sponsors:
MOORE Expo - mooreexpo.com - get 20% off with coupon code OzarkAdv20 at checkout
Artemis Overland Hardware - artemisoverland.com
Big Iron Overland Rally - www.bigironoverlandrally.com/
Open Road 4WD Winches - openroad4wd.com/collections/o...
USE CODE ATEMOFFROAD for $50 off your purchase
Outback RV of Texas - outbackrvtx.com/
Moon Shade -
Get your Ozark Overland Adventures Shirts and Stickers here...
www.longcreekoverland.com/sho...
Gladiator Build Items:
Storage Bag - amzn.to/3DBNejm
Small Traction Boards - amzn.to/3yzsF3l
Global Road Outdoors Tents - www.globalroadoutdoors.com
MIC Tuning Rock Lights - amzn.to/3k2CFN6
ICECO Fridges - icecofreezer.com/collections/...
12% off COUPON CODE - Ozark12
H3R Fire Extinguishers - www.h3rperformance.com/
Switch Panel - amzn.to/3DBO3ss
Phone Mount - www.bulletpointmountingsoluti...
Winch - bit.ly/openroadwinches $50 off code - "OzarkOR"
Purchase the gear we use...
Amazon Store - www.amazon.com/shop/ozarkover...
Power Stations
- Bluetti EB55 - shrsl.com/338aw
Use Coupon Code Ozark55 for $55 off at checkout.
On Amazon - amzn.to/3kZXjiY
- Bluetti EB70 - shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=174542...
Coupon code for $99 off - EB7099
- Bluetti AC200P - shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=174542...
Coupon code for $150 off - Ozark150USDOFF
- EcoFlow Power Stations - bit.ly/2R3wGwO
- Bluetti Power Stations - shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=174542...
Use Coupon Code Ozark65 for $65 off!
- Jackery Power Stations - shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=153924...
Fridges
- ICECO Website - icecofreezer.com
12% off COUPON CODE - Ozark12
ICECO on Amazon - amzn.to/3pW6ELt
- Setpower RV60D - www.setpowerusa.com/collectio...
Use Coupon Code "Ozark Overland" at checkout.
Setpower RV60D on Amazon - amzn.to/3xGicnC
- SetPower RV45D Dual Zone Fridge with 12% off ($324.72) - www.setpowerusa.com/discount/...
Use Coupon Code "Ozark Overland" at checkout.
- SetPower RV45D Dual Zone on Amazon with 12% off promo code - amzn.to/3xqQCdq
- SetPower RV45 Fridge - Get 12% off the RV45 here ($324.72) - www.setpowerusa.com/discount/...
Use Coupon Code "Ozark Overland" at checkout.
SetPower RV45 on Amazon - amzn.to/39ONRZr
Other Items
- Global Road Outdoors Tents - www.globalroadoutdoors.com
- Mr. Heater Battery Operated Shower System - bit.ly/345RU00
- Midland Radios 10% Discount -
Use code OZARK10 at checkout.
- Pop Up Fire Pit - bit.ly/38f1gJA
- UST for great camping gear - bit.ly/3aZg1Tc
- Mpowered solar camp lights -
- Stanley for awesome camp cookware - bit.ly/36uGzby
- Crua Koala Hammock - www.cruaoutdoors.com/collecti...
- Enlightened Equipment Quilts -
- Moon Shade -
- Overland Solar - bit.ly/2NRwIWV
- Sylvan Sport Camp Kitchen - bit.ly/36x3sv2
- FrontRunner Outfitters - bit.ly/2PuEOpc
- MIC Tuning Rock Lights - amzn.to/3k2CFN6
Find us here...
Instagram - @Ozark Overland Adventures
Facebook - Ozark Overland Adventures

[@bobbyglass7214]

Love the fact that u two are in this together and having fun while doing it. Enjoy the videos of you both. Keep it Happy!😅

[@DrivenDocs]

Absolutely perfect timing as I just purchased my AEV this afternoon!

[@jerryandjamie2up]

That is a great-looking rig. Thanks for sharing this video. Can't wait to see it in person.

[@andresrivera2124]

After lifting all your jeeps at home yourself ..you make it look easy .. now you're a pro and enjoy doing this garage jeep works 😉😉

[@dragonseggs]

Matt, been a subscriber for a while now. This one definitely added to my appreciation for you and Cara. I'm a DIYer and this cemented me to do this mod myself. Probably the Clayton overland 1.5in for my 2dr Rubi. Keep up the great content!!!

[@Samsiam00]

Ozark fam, love all your videos and just wanted to send my appreciation to you. My gladiator has been blessed with a touch of love and a whole lot of parts and knowledge thanks to y’all. ♥️

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!!!

[@highwaykev4903]

I bought the Clayton 3.5 overland lift I am very pleased with it been trying to get my 2010 Jeep ready to head to up to Arkansas from Louisiana

[@hunteruu]

Great video, and thanks for showing everyone they can really do this at home. The only other thing I like to do, especially for when I do things myself, is paint mark the bolts after everything is torqued to spec. That way, after a break in period, it makes it easy to check if anything comes lose. Can't wait to see what it can do on the trail!

[@frenchie4wd]

We plan to do this!! Just gotta get a paint marker!

[@mikethompson7406]

Yeah, you'd think people who work on cars would know this but everyone looked at me like I was crazy.... hahah

[@RyansBeans]

I’m about to get my wrangler lifted in a month, perfect timing!!

[@krasnaludek298]

The lift turned-out really nice - good stuff! 👍🏻

[@stacythomas4017]

I have the Clayton Overland Plus 3.5 kit on my Ecodiesel. Love it! I agree about the sway bar links, they suck!! They like to loosen up too, so watch that! I ended up ditching mine after a while and just put AntiRock sway bars on instead.

[@ToddKirst]

I really enjoyed this Video. Great Job guys!

[@ryans9123]

Great job guys!

[@bordelon78]

Looks great. Ready to see the new shoes on it and see it in action.

[@lisaj4588]

Looks great!!

[@stephenswearengin8003]

Looks like a good kit

[@lincolnmicrophonellc]

I didn't even notice the bumpstops until reading through the comments. Thanks guys for the DIY inspiration!

[@GOE-MORC]

Nice work, Cara. It will be nice to hear your comparisons over the Rock Krawler. Your new intro is awesome.

[@bryanlewis8891]

I certainly like my Clayton 2.5 inch premium lift on my Rubicon eco diesel.

[@Sam1986E]

Amazing install video and amazing looking Jeep

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thank you! 👍

[@TheBlue350ss]

Boo Looks Awesome!

[@marksmith9015]

I love the Tuscadero color. As a man, I'd still drive it! Super nice rig.

[@MrCarpediempilot]

Sweet nice video. Give me confidence to do things myself. Thank you.

[@katpow5437]

Great video!

[@gone2trackin939]

Nice work you two! The couple that plays together stays together, love that you did this together!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@dfwoverland]

Matt great video. Doing this now.

[@DUNEATV]

Nice job! 👍🏻

[@TwoFeatherChannel]

woo hoo Moving on Up

[@davidhaymon1708]

You guys have “camo to your Jeeps” hair!

[@frenchie4wd]

Oh yeah. Gotta have fun!

[@gamecock2465]

I’m only here to see rascal flats lift a Jeep. Much love keep up the Jeep content.

[@jerryrodgers6785]

Great video and still a great looking rig. I’m eager to see how you like it down in HS with the additional lift.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks! So do we!

[@joerivs80]

First like and first comment! I’m hoping to get a used JLUR within the year.

[@bradbriggs2327]

Great work Cara! Your build is looking sweeeet! Question on the torque wrench. It looked like Matt torqued the back before he let the jeep down which is the opposite of what he said to do on the front. Does it matter on the back like it does on the front? Love these I formational videos. My gladiator is still stock but I’m itching to do suspension at some point.

[@simisonicblack]

Great video! Thank you so much. Just gotta say that your guys hair styles remind me of the characters in the Capital on Hunger Games lol especially the game show host guy that does the interviews lol

[@TheBlue350ss]

I’m fixing to put a lift on my Gladiator this weekend

[@richardcarrier367]

Love the way your build is coming along. Can you tell me where you found the midland mike adapter? Please and Thanks

[@michaelhaynes3992]

Please advise. I'm also interested myself

[@michaelhaynes3992]

Can you please advise me on the mic relocation part. I can not find one anywhere. Thanks in advance guys. And keep up the awesome videos

[@msubulldogdotcom]

As the story till now says, safety second!

[@frenchie4wd]

😂😂

[@Sharpies_Taco]

quick question - what is the item/part number of the plug Kara installed for her midland radio mic? I've been looking on their site and don't seem to be able to find it. Thanks

[@jimdoeren2266]

Hi Matt and Cara love your channel! The Clayton lift looks great but it looked like the front bump stop was really close to the spacer you put in the spring. Maybe just the camera angle? Can’t wait to see it in action!

[@frenchie4wd]

Yeah. My extreme recon package had bump stop extensions and we didn’t take that into consideration. We are fixing it.

[@bennera5132]

@@frenchie4wd I ordered the Clayton 2.5" Overland Plus kit for my '22 Rubicon XR based in large part on your video. Thanks for the informative video. Install in my driveway this coming weekend. However, I did not order the front or back bump stop extensions. Will I be okay running 37's? When you say you were going to fix this, did you remove ALL the Clayton extensions or did you replace the factory jounce stops?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@bennera5132 I left the factory ones in place and ended up cutting the Clayton extensions down to about an inch and half. That seems to be perfect up front. I haven’t changed anything in the back.

[@auduffer]

I think when I'm ready I'll come over to your house and have your wife help me out! lol

[@frenchie4wd]

Come on!

[@Marie-kj3xf]

Clayton needs to get it together with the sway bar links…I’m just going with JKS discos.

[@jeffsmith-lyon7711]

Matt and Cara, do you think you’ll have any issues with the 37 on the spare mount? I noticed you already have the MOPAR hinge reinforcement, but will it support it??? I’m guessing so, but OEM stuff is sometimes… dumb

[@user-pz2lb1lq5m]

I love my Clayton overland plus kit on my gladiator! Didn’t have too much trouble with the end links, just the initial quick cut that was it pretty much. Looks great though!

[@qosmio2140]

What the max lift you can do before you change to long control arms?

[@user-pz2lb1lq5m]

@@qosmio2140 probably around 4.5”

[@glennmoody4831]

Like your video I have a question on your suspension lift kit. I have an 18 JL Rubicon it is still stuck. I was curious to know how your new Clayton suspension performs on road and off-road compared to the stock suspension. Appreciate all your info you can give me on it.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Thanks!! The Clayton lift is incredible. We have it on both our Jeeps and we love it.

[@robertlombardi2228]

Do you need to do a 4 wheel alignment after installing the lift kit?

[@SteveTubo]

Great video. I have been looking at a Clayton overland kit. How do you like it now that you have had some time with it?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

It’s excellent!!! Highly recommend.

[@scotteramsey]

Steel toe sandals...Nice!! haha Safety first.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Safety who? 😂

[@bradmorgan5909]

How did you guys make sure your castor and pinion angles were correct? The last couple of steps in the directions.

[@Marie-kj3xf]

I’ve been looking at this exact lift hard for my puck lifted JLU. I’m running 35s now, but the ride is pretty rough. I appreciate the “no maintenance” of the Clayton bushings…and the completeness of this kit. Now, Falcon or Fox shocks….hmmmm.

[@636expeditions4]

You guys are freaking great..lol.... I can't wait to meet the two of you at MOORE..or Big Iron

[@frenchie4wd]

We will be at both!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

See you there!!

[@Ozark_Jeepin]

What backspace is her wheels I just ordered the 2.5 and 4.53 backspacing wheels should I have any problems they recommend 4.75

[@Regis_gladiator_overland]

Hello if I understand correctly you had between 3.5 and 4'' of lift between before and after

[@mikethompson7406]

Mine's going on this Saturday! We'll see if anyone can really do this at home......

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

You got this.

[@mikethompson7406]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures We did it! Well, I mean... the parts are ON the Jeep and all the old ones are removed. I just need to go back and do it all CORRECTLY after everyone has left now. Man, if you poorly install a lift kit, the Jeep is literally a death trap! On the plus side, everything has bolts through and nuts threaded so I can just lift, loosen, align, lower, torque everything and I should be done. Maybe two more nights of work and I can wheel this weekend with MHJC!!!

[@timflaherty2731]

Great video as always! I was ready to think about doing this myself until I saw that the sway bar end links need to be cut. That is not something I could do. Do you know if Clayton has addressed this issue with Jeeps? Also, in the comments, you mentioned that the bump stop issue is "being fixed" because of the XR package, but I am unclear what needs to be done? Thank you!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Those types of sway bar end links are very common to save money to just have one sway bar end link for all the different lift heights. I'm only using the bump stop extensions that came with the XR package. It's working great!!

[@timflaherty2731]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures Thank you Matt!

[@ianransburg7351]

Still happy with the 2.5 based on use, or would you recommend 3.5? 🙏🏼

[@willito1211]

Can 37 inch tires fit in the rubicon extreme recon without a lift? Would you have to re-gear from the 4.56?

[@frenchie4wd]

Yes and no. Will they fit, yes. Will they rub, yep. So it was a no for me. I’m not planning to regear currently. I won’t say never.

[@andresrivera2124]

Did you when for an alignment?? Or doesn't need it ?? Thanks in advance nica video.

[@frenchie4wd]

No. It doesn’t need it.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

The measurements from Clayton are pretty dialed in. Feels great on the road.

[@bluerhino_jk]

Hope you checked your bump stops. Dont want to bottom out those new shocks! 😀

[@frenchie4wd]

Yep. We are going to fix them. We didn’t take into consideration the extreme recon came with bump stop extensions.

[@richardd2734]

What trick did you use to install the front bump stops on the front passenger side?

[@darksideemt]

Wouldn't be a Matt install without a little blood....lol. I'll let you come do mine when I decide to lift mine.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Didn't die!! 😂

[@Eveloffroad]

What is your plan for the rear license plate now?

[@frenchie4wd]

I got the Rusty’s license plate relocation bracket and it’s on my spare.

[@erikstrieter4233]

So what ya gonna do with your old factory parts? I have a 2020 Willys I’d love to put them on.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

They will be for sale if you can pick them up from us.

[@erikstrieter4233]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures I assume your in MO (based on the name) and that is definitely doable (I live in Southern WI). If you wanna PM me a price we can take it from there.

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@erikstrieter4233 I’m in Arkansas.

[@erikstrieter4233]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures hmm. Ok thanks but I’ll have to pass it to the next Jeeper.

[@xXAaron956Xx]

What a pillar lights are those from KC?

[@frenchie4wd]

They are the Slimlites

[@paulchristiansen7014]

looking at the 3.5 or the 2.5 lift and it's for a 2014 JLK 4 door...

[@Rooster7six]

On the rubicon can you still use the sway bar disconnect? I have the 3.5 overland in the garage ready to install!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

absolutely. The lift doesn't affect the sway bar disconnect.

[@Rooster7six]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures lol I need to read up on how that works 🤣. Thanks for all the great content. A lot of my purchases have been based on your vids! Huge help. Xtrusion bedrack on the way!

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

@@Rooster7six awesome!!!!

[@jorgelrod]

two questions, did you buy the bilsteins separate( I haven't seen them on the clayton website) and what are the part numbers on those?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Yes I did. Part numbers are BIL24-315067 and BIL33-305226

[@jorgelrod]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures thx!

[@TimothyD99]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures When I look up the part numbers listed they show up as 3-4.5” lift shocks? Just want to make sure I order correct ones. Thanks! Your guys content is great!

[@relmdrifter]

4:30 Sandals and suspension, Safety Third 🥾

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Normally I’m barefoot. 😂

[@keniaflores8881]

Any automatic side steps in the future?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

nope

[@markgriggs1808]

Hey Matt how long it take you to install?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I can knock one out in 4 hours if I'm not filming. lol

[@adventurswithbruiser2017]

Are you going to regear it if so what do you think that you will put in it

[@frenchie4wd]

The extreme recon package comes regeared with 4.56. It’ll be perfect for what I need.

[@BlazingLove316]

@@frenchie4wd Rubicons have 4:10`s

[@frenchie4wd]

@@BlazingLove316 Correct but as I said, I have the extreme recon package which comes regeared at 4.56.

[@BlazingLove316]

@@frenchie4wd That’s awesome! I didn’t know that.

[@frenchie4wd]

@@BlazingLove316 Yep! It’s really nice! It’s not ideal for the size tire I’ll be running but it most definitely will work well for me

[@mccoyology]

I may have missed it, but where’s the link for this lift?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Just go to Claytonoffroad.com and

[@kayancampingandoverland1487]

For 37” what rims offset did you get?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

These wheels are -18 offset.

[@adambomb5000]

Did you need to get a new front drive shaft?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

Not with the 2.5" lift. At least not yet. lol

[@adambomb5000]

@@OzarkOverlandAdventures haha good to know. This video sold me on the lift. You mentioned in other videos that your gladiator front drive shaft needed replacing. Does that have a higher lift?

[@Marie-kj3xf]

Clayton tells you to start with the rear, correct?

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

I always start with the front.

[@somewheretoday]

Great Video! Those legs., glad it was just a flesh wound.

[@raydelfa1125]

Shocks are upside down brother

[@OzarkOverlandAdventures]

No they’re not brother. 🤦🏼‍♂️ They only install one direction. If you’re going to comment at least know what you’re talking about.