ICON Vehicle Dynamics Stage 8 2.5-Inch Lift Suspension System for 2020-Up Jeep Gladiator

The ICON Vehicle Dynamics Stage 8 Suspension System delivers a 2.5-inch lift and a complete front-to-rear rebuild of the Jeep Gladiator's suspension geometry, engineered for heavy off-road use with a 35-inch tire and a wide range of vehicle loadouts. Fitment covers 2020-and-up Jeep Gladiator (JT) models equipped with the 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine. The system ships as a single kit containing twelve matched sub-assemblies and all hardware required for installation.

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Adjustable Damping for Every Terrain and Load

The front and rear 2.5 Aluminum Series shocks feature ICON's CDC Valve (Compression Damping Control), which lets the driver dial in compression damping without removing the shock from the vehicle. That matters on a Gladiator that alternates between loaded trail runs and daily driving: a softer setting absorbs rough terrain with a full bed, while a firmer setting tightens response on the highway. One-piece impact-extruded aluminum cylinders resist corrosion and maintain a consistent finish over time.

More Wheel Travel, Corrected Geometry

The Stage 8 system increases front wheel travel by 33% and rear wheel travel by 23% over stock. Tubular steel fixed lower and billet adjustable upper front links correct caster angle and improve front-end articulation. Billet aluminum adjustable upper and lower rear links improve rear articulation and allow on-vehicle pinion angle adjustment without dropping the axle. Front and rear adjustable track bars maintain proper axle alignment through the full range of suspension travel.

Spring Rates Matched to the Application

Dual-rate front coil springs carry a lifetime guarantee against sagging or breakage. The rear uses a triple-rate spring kit with ICON-engineered droop, ride, and overload rates, so the Gladiator's rear end responds progressively whether the bed is empty or loaded. Billet aluminum front sway bar links and a billet rear sway bar link kit are included; both are adjustable to suit ride-height and body-roll preferences.

Features

• 2.5-inch lift height: designed around a 35-inch tire; 37-inch tire fitment requires optional bump stop spacer kit (Part #22071, sold separately)
• 33% front / 23% rear wheel travel increase: over stock Jeep Gladiator suspension
• CDC Valve shocks: end-user adjustable compression damping on all four corners without removing shocks
• Complete link kit: fixed lower and adjustable upper front links, billet adjustable upper and lower rear links, front and rear adjustable track bars
• Dual-rate front / triple-rate rear coil springs: front springs carry a lifetime guarantee against sagging and breakage
• 100% bolt-on system: all necessary hardware included; ships in multiple boxes

Specifications

Who This Is For and Isn't

The Stage 8 system suits 2020-and-up Jeep Gladiator owners running the 3.6L V6 Pentastar who want a complete, geometry-corrected suspension rebuild for serious off-road use with 35-inch or, with the optional bump stop spacer kit, 37-inch tires. OEM wheels and tires are compatible with this system.

This system does not fit any Jeep Gladiator equipped with an engine other than the 3.6L V6 Pentastar. Gladiator Mojave trim requires the 14mm misalignment spacer kit (Part #611070), sold separately. Running 37-inch tires requires the ICON Jeep JT Extended Bump Stop Spacer Kit (Part #22071), sold separately. This system is not compatible with Jeep Wrangler JL or any other platform.

Common Questions

Does this system fit the Jeep Gladiator Mojave trim?

The ICON Stage 8 system is compatible with the Jeep Gladiator Mojave trim, but the Mojave requires the 14mm misalignment spacer kit (Part #611070), which is sold separately and not included in this kit.

Can this system support 37-inch tires?

The Stage 8 system is designed around a 35-inch tire. Running a 37-inch tire on the Jeep Gladiator with this system requires the ICON Jeep JT Extended Bump Stop Spacer Kit (Part #22071), sold separately.

Is the compression damping adjustable after installation?

Yes. All four shocks in this system include ICON's CDC Valve (Compression Damping Control), which allows the driver to adjust compression damping settings without removing the shocks from the vehicle, making it practical to retune for different terrain or cargo loads.

What is included in the Stage 8 kit?

The Stage 8 kit includes front and rear 2.5 Aluminum Series CDC Valve shocks, dual-rate front coil springs, triple-rate rear coil springs, tubular steel fixed lower and billet adjustable upper front links, billet adjustable upper and lower rear links, front and rear billet sway bar link kits, front and rear adjustable track bars, and all hardware required for installation.

Will the lift height be exactly 2.5 inches on every Gladiator?

ICON's advertised 2.5-inch lift height is based on a typical Jeep Gladiator build that includes added weight from accessories such as a heavier front bumper or winch. On a stock-weight vehicle, actual lift height may be higher than 2.5 inches.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth anomalies, or other reproductive harm.