
If you’re looking to take your Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ to the next level, this 5.0 inch lift kit from Clayton Off Road is worth a serious look. I've had my hands on this kit, and let me tell you, it’s built to perform. When they say ‘package deal,’ they mean it—everything in this kit is designed to work together seamlessly, so you won’t have to worry about mismatched parts or compatibility issues.
One of the standout features is the bulletproof arms that Clayton is known for. They’ve really put their money where their mouth is with a lifetime warranty on these bad boys. You can hit the trails with confidence, knowing that they’re backed by solid craftsmanship. But it’s not just about strength; this kit is all about reliability. You don’t want to skimp on quality and end up replacing parts six months down the line. Trust me, that's not saving money.
Installation is straightforward, but it does require some welding and drilling, so make sure you're ready for that. If you're not comfortable with those tasks, you might want to enlist a buddy who knows their way around a garage. The kit includes everything you need: a front 3-piece cross member, unibody rails, rear frame brackets, a rear 4-link truss, and all eight adjustable control arms. Plus, you get front and rear coil springs, brake lines, and even front sway bar disconnects. It’s all there.
As for tire size, you’re looking at a setup that can handle 31-32 inch tires without any issues, and if you’re feeling adventurous, you can fit 33s with a bit of fender trimming. Just keep in mind, if you want to maximize your ride, I’d recommend pairing this lift with Bilstein 5100 shocks for that extra comfort on rough terrain.
Here’s a quick rundown of what you’re getting:
- Weld-on design for maximum strength
- Unibody strengthening subframe design
- Eight fully adjustable control arms
- Heavy-duty adjustable trackbar
- Track bar bracket
- Triangulated 4-link axle bracket
- Lifetime warranty
- Made in the USA
- Fits 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee ZJ
So, if you’re ready to elevate your ride and tackle some serious off-road challenges, this Clayton Off Road lift kit is definitely a solid investment. Just remember, a custom exhaust and a SYE kit with a CV-style driveshaft are required for installation, so keep that in mind as you plan your upgrade.
⚠ WARNING:
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Clayton Offroad has been setting the standard for long-arm suspension kits since 2001. In November of 2002, the brand became the first suspension manufacturer to offer long-arm suspensions for all four of the major Jeep models: the TJ, XJ, WJ, and ZJ.
Clayton Offroad wasn’t established on a business plan, but rather started out as a hobby with a solid business philosophy that prospered. The company is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality and most durable products available on the market with great attention to customer service. At Clayton Offroad, they aren’t just working on manufacturing Jeep parts, they are also competing at local competitions, riding on the trails with local clubs, and out 4-wheeling with their buddies.
Born from a Personal RealizationThe co-owner and founder of Clayton Offroad, Clayton Walters, began operations in a one-car garage. He started out designing and manufacturing rocker panels and bumpers for his own Jeep ZJ. In 2001, after daily driving a ZJ with a 6-inch lift and short-arm suspension for a year, he realized the need for a new suspension system to make his car a pleasure to drive again. In June of that year, Clayton Offroad Manufacturing, LLC was born and debuted its ZJ long-arm suspension at the Grand Slam East event in Gore, Virginia. The suspension proved to be a huge success after being driven over 400 miles to try its luck at the toughest trails at the event. Later that year, Clayton Offroad was producing ZJ long-arm kits in full swing, followed by the release of the XJ kit, WJ kit, and eventually a TJ kit.
In 2007, with the new Jeep JK hitting the market, Clayton Offroad began assessing what type of lift was needed for the model. Taking the design improvements on the JK into consideration, the brand came up with a standard length-based control-arm suspension.
Products Tested to the LimitsClayton Offroad is more than just a suspension manufacturer; it also produces transfer cases, gears, lockers, driveshafts, and complete custom axle assemblies born from its drivetrain expertise. All of the product designs and developments are rigorously tested in real-world situations to guarantee safety, proper functionality, and durability. Throughout the years, Clayton’s products have been abused and tested in professional rock crawling competitions all across the U.S. The brand takes pride in using only the latest technology, including CNC press brakes, millers, turning centers, and laser cutters to offer quality, close tolerance parts for your Jeep.
Clayton Offroad Parts at Vivid RacingVivid Racing carries an extensive inventory of quality Clayton Offroad parts to upgrade your Jeep’s suspension and ride quality. We have what you need from handling arms, axles, brake lines, and bushings to full lift kits, underbody components, springs, and other suspension parts. If you cannot find what you are looking for above or have questions regarding these products, please call our parts specialists at (480) 966-3040. We are here to help you choose the right upgrade for your particular Jeep application and make the buying process a seamless one.
Clayton Off Road Inc. suspensions come with the abuse-proof Limited Lifetime Warranty against bending or breaking of our control arms only.
This warranty shall only cover the original purchaser of CLAYTON Off Road suspension and may not be sold or transferred to a secondary purchaser.
This warranty shall be automatically voided if the items sent for warranty replacement are modified in any way or were not used as intended or applicable.
For all warranty claims:
- Claimant must obtain RGA# (Return Goods Authorization). The RGA must accompany any and all returned items.
- All shipping and insurance costs are the responsibility of the shipper. Packages shipped as C.O.D. will be refused.
- Claimant agrees to be charged the cost of shipping of the replacement product.
Items not covered by the warranty:
- Clayton Off Road Inc. components may have minor finish damage to powder coated or plated surfaces which may occur during shipping. Such damage is not covered under the warranty.
- The following parts are subject to wear and are not considered defective when worn:
- Johnny Joint bushings, washers and snap rings, OEM-style rubber bushings, Brake lines, Shocks, Springs, Skid plates, any mounting brackets and/or hardware.
- These items are guaranteed for 90 days from the original date or purchase against defects in workmanship only.
Products or components which have been subjected to abuse, accident, alteration, modification, improper installation, tampering, negligence, misuse, or products installed on a vehicle used in sanctioned racing events (a race is hereby defined as any contest between two or more vehicles, or any contest of one or more vehicles against the clock or each other whether or not such contest is for a prize) are not covered by the above warranty.
Clayton Off Road Inc. shall not be responsible for any retail parts sold and shall not be held liable for any loss, damage or injury, whether ordinary, direct, special, incidental or consequential, arising from the manufacture, sale, installation, resale, delivery, possession, handling or use of its products.
Clayton Off Road Inc. is not responsible for typographical errors either in pricing or content.
The above warranties, policies and prices are subject to change without prior notice.
Sale price | None | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wholesale price | $3,796.56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shipping |
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Product Added At | Friday 15 October, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Product Modified At | Tuesday 01 July, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Imported By | ETLOverride | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Edited By | eliza.manaoag2@gmail.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
View In Admin |
Vendor | Inv | Cost | Retail | Jobber | MAP | Core | Updated | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Clayton Off Road Inc. | $3,217.43 | $4,289.90 | ? | $4,289.90 | ? | 2025-07-01 02:55:36 |
Check out these other great products
