Jeep Liberty suspension components and lift kits

Rocky Road's line-up of quality Liberty suspension lifts is unparalleled in the 4WD world. Why do we have so many choices? We are proud Liberty owners and operators. We play with them every chance we get. As such, we understand that different folks have different needs. One "size" does not fit all, so we offer lifts in 3 different 'flavors'.

As you can see from the Photo of Bill Schwabenland's Liberty, with some extra clearance from Rocky Road, you can go most anywhere!

You will also note we don't carry some of the more 'familiar' brands of lifts. The exact reason for this is that as actual Jeep Liberty drivers, we have tried those lifts on our Jeeps and determined they just flat out stink for ride quality. We will not sell anything we wouldn't run on our own Jeeps, so you won't see those more 'name-brand' systems you find at other shops. They just sell whatever is available. We actually engineered superior lift systems for us, and you, to enjoy.

Information on tire fitment, application, and warranty can be seen in our FAQ lift info below. Each Rocky Road kit is designed for a different level of performance. If you have questions on any of the setups, please feel free to email us. Rocky Road is writing the book on Liberty suspension systems. More information on tire sizing and lift considerations at the bottom of this page.

The result of over 2 years of design and testing.... the ultimate suspension. The Rockfather kits do away with all concerns of A-arm contact or the front suspension bottoming out. There is no finer suspension for the Jeep Liberty available on the market today.

As with all Liberty suspension lifts, this kit does not go over 2.5" in height to keep the front axle CV joints from binding. What you are getting is a full suspension that drives and handles like a dream. We have engineered the system to be able to mount on a vehicle with stock bumper, or to properly handle a winch bumper for those who have tried staying with stock springs only to lose some lift. Our system is available with spring rates designed to custom fit your needs.

The main highlight of our Rockfather systems is a combined front spring/spacer setup. By combining the two, we have been able to eliminate any ball joint binding, spring contact, or bottoming out that can occur. It is a combination of the best of both worlds for the ultimate IFS strut system with no reduction in underside clearance. There is no other system on the planet that will ride this smooth or flex as well.

Some kits come with the OME springs as ours do, but use an internal strut spacer for the extra lift height. This is very poor engineering. The only way to obtain extra lift height by an internal strut spacer is to over-compress the spring so that there is little to no suspension movement left in that spring. These systems are a great way to RUIN the Old Man Emu smooth riding spring design and we won't do it. You should avoid any kit that does use internal spacers with the OME springs.

Rocky Road Rockfather kits use the OME springs as they are intended inside of the strut assembly, and then include the additional lift spacer on the OUTSIDE of the strut assembly. This does not affect the ride quality of the Old Man Emu springs, reduce the suspension travel, or void the warranty of the OME springs as the other lifts will do. See the notice below about suspensions that use the OME springs with internal strut spacers inappropriately. At Rocky Road, we provide the best quality springs on the planet used in the way the engineers designed. If you have questions on this, please feel free to email us...

Check out this great email we received from Nick Kouris from the beautiful country of Greece. Sounds like he's making great use our our parts on his Jeep.

Being THE AUTHORITY on Liberty suspensions, our kits are in demand all over the planet. We have shipped them everywhere from Russia to NewZealand, Peru to Fiji, and everywhere in between. Simply stated, there is no finer suspension system in the world for your Jeep than the Rocky Road Rockfather suspensions.

We suggest you read our interesting engineering information on the OME springs by clicking , and the Old Man Emu strut shocks by clicking . Just try and find this level of detail and design if you are shopping for any other kits with new springs. You won't. The Old Man Emu components we use are simply the finest in the world.

The Rockfather suspension systems come in two configurations....

Rockfather I contains:
New Old Man Emu front springs.
Front strut spacers for full 2.5" in lift.
Full High Density rear poly coil spacer.
Rocky Road engineered shocks.

This suspension gets you the superior front end system and cuts costs on the rear by using poly coil spacers in back. You stay with the stock front struts to help reduce cost as well. An excellent system for those on a tight budget that want the famous Rockfather ride quality and handling.

Rockfather II contains:
New Old Man Emu front custom springs.
Front strut spacers for full 2.5" in lift.
Old Man Emu front strut shocks.
Custom full height Rocky Road rear springs.
Rocky Road engineered shocks

As with the Series I suspension system, this gets you the superior front end setup, but also the new front strut shocks. On the rear, you will receive our custom built full height lift coil springs. An incredible matched system. Without question, the finest suspension on the planet for the Liberty.

Please email with any questions.
Please read below for information regarding tire size fitment.

This suspension system has been always been a popular one. It combines the best of both worlds. The rear still uses our tried and true poly coil spacers. For the front, you get a combination of inside the strut coil spacers, and the External strut spacers for the front end.

Robert Loken (aka Desert Horizons) on the Rockchucker in Moab. Robert sports the Rocky Road combo kit suspension as well as our KJ Rockrails.

The internal coil spacers provide a decent amount of lift and help tighten the front end of your vehicle up for more precise handling. Your vehicle handles well in corners on and offroad.

The smaller external strut spacers of this system bump your lift height up just a bit more, but do so without tightening up the suspension further. Some folks like the tighter feel of this system with its combination of internal and external spacers.

Our combo kit gives you just the right amount of performance increase without turning your 4WD into a sports car.
Shocks sold separate with this kit.

Please read below for information regarding tire size fitment and install notes of interest.

This system is one of our most popular lift mainly because of its affordability. Its also a very popular choice for dealerships that have been modifying vehicles for customers who want all the work performed by a dealer which speaks volumes to its quality and engineering.

Our budget lift kit uses the poly coil spacers for the rear so the spring rate and ride quality is not changed in back. The front uses our exclusive strut spacers. These spacers do not go inside the struts, all lift is obtained outside the strut assembly. We've heard of other shops using thin steel, but if you punish your Liberty the way we do, you'll be happy for the overkill engineering behind our strut spacers. The strut spacer itself is built from two plates and a spacer setup. The bottom plate measures 3/8" thick and is double welded (top and bottom) to a 1/4" thick DOM spacer tube. The upper plate is 1/2" thick material! We guarantee our strut spacer for life. It cannot and will not ever fail! The strut spacer kit provides a 2.5" lift for the front end and does not change the ride quality or handling of the vehicle. The struts are as exactly the same as factory spec since the front coils are not compressed inside the strut assembly. You maintain full compression and extension of the front strut system, a great ride, and lift to clear nice-looking larger tires. Forget those silly mini-van tires they stick on our Jeeps from the dealership, this is the way a Jeep ought to look! The budget lift system comes with all hardware and mounting studs included. A great kit for the Do-it-yourselfer as no strut compression machines are needed. Jeep dealerships are already contacting us about this system and recognize it as perhaps THE kit in the industry for Liberty. We love it, and so will you!

Please note that some Jeeps require a bit of clearancing on the upper control arm to avoid contact with the spring. Seems to only be an issue in about 1% of Liberty lifts we ship. Shocks sold separate with this kit.

Please read below for information regarding tire size fitment and install notes of interest.

Rocky Road engineered shocks.

We tested other brands of shocks for many years and were often very unhappy with the ride quality. We tried all the big 'name' shocks, Edelbrocks, Bilsteins, ProComp, Skyjacker, etc. All the same, all too stiff for the Jeep. So, we engineered a shock that stands head and shoulders above the rest for ride quality.... the Rocky Road Engineered shock.

These shocks are absolutely perfect for folks who want a great on and off-road shock, but don't want to spend over $200 buying them (and doesn't want to deal with their hassles). These shocks are valved lightly for a very smooth highway ride.

Are you looking at shocks from companies that produce lift kits for full-size pickup trucks? If so, those shocks that are desgined to work on 10cylinder diesel pickup truck lift are the exact same shocks that the lift company is supplying for your Jeep. Does that sound right to you? How do you think a shock that is engineered to accomodate a 6-7,000 truck are going to ride on your vehicle weighin 1/3 that amount? Common sense will give you the answer to that question.

We engineered these shocks specifically for their ability to provide great on and off road performance for Jeep.... not full size pickup trucks.... Jeeps. We size them perfectly to run with all our lifts and carry them in most every length for any application.

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Front OME strut
Rear Rocky Road shock
Rear OME shock (recommended only for lifts to 2")

For those looking for a bit more information on our lift systems, please read below. Also feel free to email us with any questions on your Liberty.

No more guessing! Check out our awesome gear ratio calculator for all the stats you'd ever want to know on changing your tire size by clicking

We get alot of folks asking why our maximum lift is only 2.5". We're very happy to share our early test finding. A 3" lift was our first design, though was never marketed. The main reason for this was that we destroyed 3 front axles (2driver's side, 1 passenger) before coming to the conclusion the Liberty CV joints could just not handle this amount of lift. When we moved to a slightly more moderate 2.5" lift, all problems ended. Some retailers who carry 3" lifts may not be forthcoming with this information, or may not even run Libertys themselves and so have no idea of the problem. Since we are a manufacturer as well as retail operation, damaged parts are a concern for us. Bottom line.... beware lifts over 2.5". The extra 1/2" may sound more cool, but you will "pay" more.... alot more, in the end. Avoid 3"+ lift kits.

Please note on all Jeep Liberty lifts (no matter what company): Installation of any lift on the market for the Liberty causes the upper A-arm to sit at a lower position. In about 5% of installations in lifting a Liberty, there has been reports of slight contact between the arm and the spring. This happens on all suspension lifts on the market by every manufacturer (except for the Rockfather). The contact is easy to fix by doing a slight bit of clearancing on the arm itself with something like a Dremel tool or die grinder. Most vehicles will not have to worry about this issue and our Rockfather system eliminates this possibility altogether.

Liberty having some fun down Mexico way.
The snorkel is custom and not available for the Liberty at this time :^(

Our coil spacer componentss found on some kits are guaranteed to last for as long as you own your vehicle.

All Liberty lifts necessitate longer rear shocks. Our kits can be supplied with the very plush riding Rocky Road engineered shock. Other kits comes with stiff and uncomfortable shocks built for pickups and vehicle much heavier than your SUV. Rocky Road shocks are built specifically for middle weight SUVs and we highly recommend them for all of our suspensions over other stiff shocks provided by all the 'big name' manufacturers. Just make sure to grease everything during installation and use the correct 12mm sleeves to avoid squeaks and rattles.

Camber adjustment on the front is not a problem. Even though our OTT system can be installed at home, with suspension modifications to any and all IFS vehicles (such as the Liberty), you should plan on having a professional computerized alignment performed to maximize tire wear and fuel economy. On the OTT system, you can reset your alignment following your instructions for short-term driving. Please do plan on having a professional alignment though.

Small shot of our Liberty with a 2.5" lift on Tipover Challenge in Moab.... it's tougher than it looks!

While our 2.5" systems can barely fit 265/75 tires, those tires can rub in certain situations and may require extra tweaking for proper fitment. We love the extra clearance and mean look of the taller tires, but some folks cannot accept any tire rubbing at all. If you are uncomfortable with a tire rubbing on plastic in any circumstance, consider going with the at least one size smaller, maybe two. For those who want the MAX setup, we have found this to be the 265/75 tires, on stock wheels, with a 1" wheel spacer. We knock down the lip on that protrusion at the rear of the front fenderwell. Just keep in mind the fit considerations we have raised before purchasing your tires.
Keep in mind these are only general guidelines. Actual tire sizes vary quite a bit from one model to the next even though the sidewalls all carry the same size stamp. We highly recommend you always install your lift first, then head to a tire shop for a test fit of a front tire before purchase. This way you know what is going to fit on your Jeep before purchasing the tires.

One other thing to keep in mind with ANY Liberty lift kit on the market.... CV boots. Each and every kit on the market has the potential to overstress the CV boots and cause them to crack, and/or tear. While some folks won't notice or care about this, others may be concerned to experience this. We're

Little did we know when we sent Todd Cearfoss his Rocky Road lift kit, how much fun he'd start having. Heck.... even we're jealous and WE'RE THE 4X4 SHOP!!!
click on the pics for better views

currently working on a secondary bootie that can be added over the factory CV boot just to keep folks happy. Just keep in mind that EVERY lift kit on the market by no matter what company is going to have this potential situation. Its just something us Liberty folks are going to have to live with if we want a lifted Jeep. For us, it is really a non-consideration in light of all the benefits and joy we get from driving our lifted Libertys every day.

Warranty issues are up to each individual dealership. While some dealers may sell a Jeep out the door with aftermarket lift, full locking differentials, and a full factory warranty... others will have a hissy fit if you change out the floor mats! The rule of thumb is that warranty is only affected on the part you modify. If you change the seat in your Jeep, it won't affect your vehicle's fuel injection system, the engine, paint, or drivetrain... but you can be sure the warranty for your seat and seat mount system will be affected. Same goes for your suspension. You can expect a question of coverage on the suspension parts you modify, but as it does not affect your engine, body paint, drivetrain, electrical, a dealer will have no footing to say your vehicle warranty is 'void' if you change the springs and shocks.

All of our suspension systems are great systems. If you need help in deciding which might be best suited to your needs, please give don't hesitate to email us.

Jeep Liberty upper control arm

One of the unfortunate side effects of lifting a Jeep liberty using any company's suspension lift (doesn't matter who manufactures the lift) is the possibility of worn out upper ball joints. Our Rockfather series of lifts have been specifically engineered to help reduce the load on ball joints.... no other manufacturer can say the same. However, using other manufacturer's lifts and even hard play on our kits can sometimes wear those ball joints out. Head to your Jeep dealership for repair and they want to slap you with a price tag of several hundred $$ each. For us, this is insane! So, we are proud to offer these components at a great price and even encourage do-it-yourselfers to change these out on their own when necessary. The entire process should take maybe 30 minutes and we can assist if you have questions on how to do it. Customers who have purchased these have found it MUCH easier than they imagined.

Kit includes one control arm, ball joint, and bushings. These are actual Jeep factory parts. Not aftermarket.

If you have questions regarding your upper ball joints are how other manufacturers lift will quickly destroy your ball joints, please feel free to email us. Rocky Road is THE world's authority on Liberty suspensions and we are very happy to answer any questions you have.

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Rockfather I
Rockfather II

Little did we know when we sent Todd Cearfoss his Rocky Road lift kit, how much fun he'd start having. Heck.... even we're jealous and WE'RE THE 4X4 SHOP!!! click on the pics for better views