This 5″ Trail System for the 2018–2025 Jeep JL 4WD (4-door) delivers upgraded suspension performance for all forms of off-highway travel, including rock crawling, aggressive trail driving, and overland adventures. On the road, the system provides a smooth and highly compliant ride thanks to properly tuned Dual Rate coil springs and precision-valved shocks.
The system features a complete short-arm suspension that installs easily using the factory control-arm mounts. Fabtech’s heavy-duty link arms are constructed from 1.75″ OD, .250″ thick-wall steel tubing and are guaranteed not to bend. Each arm includes a large polyurethane bushing on one end and internal threads on the other to accept the Fabtech 5 Ton Joint®, delivering durability, long service life, and quiet, controlled articulation.
Fabtech’s long-travel, corner-specific Dual Rate coil springs keep the Jeep level from side to side while allowing greater suspension movement. The first stage offers a soft and comfortable ride with extended travel potential, while the second stage manages payload support and absorbs high-speed impacts during more demanding off-road conditions.
To maintain proper steering geometry at the increased ride height, the system includes a Draglink Flip assembly paired with a heavy-duty Track Bar bracket. This setup realigns steering components to the correct operating plane and prevents draglink binding during full articulation, all without changing the factory draglink angle at the pitman arm or adding stress to the steering box sector shaft.
The heavy-duty rear Track Bar bracket with side support preserves the Jeep’s factory roll center and properly centers the axle. Front and rear bump stop extensions protect the suspension and driveline from over-cycling during full compression.
Each component in this system is engineered for durability, performance, and ease of installation. This makes the 5″ Trail System a preferred choice for daily drivers who enjoy tackling difficult trails and overlanding routes while benefiting from a well-designed, reliable suspension upgrade.
CONTROL LINK ARMS
Proper factory bushing cross bolt angles are parallel on Fabtech Short Arm link arms eliminating premature bushing wear resulting in poor handling.
- This system replaces the four lower link arms due to their vulnerability to offroad obstacles and include the massive Fabtech 5 Ton Joints® with a lifetime warranty.
- 1.75″ OD. .250″ thick wall Link Arms guaranteed not to bend.
DUAL RATE LONG TRAVEL COIL SPRINGS
Corner specific Dual Rate coils springs provide a level stance side to side and offer factory load carrying capacity with a smooth ride.
As a true dual rate coil, the first stage of the coil allows the spring to respond to small bumps for a very complaint ride at lower speeds. As the spring travels further, the rate increases to absorb larger impacts and support additional cargo of the vehicle.
These springs are the best on the market for all around driving while providing increased suspension travel for offroad use.
DRAGLINK FLIP SYSTEM
A heavy duty draglink is relocated on the steering knuckle to retain the factory steering geometry with the stock pitman arm. It provides bind free operation at full articulation and eliminates bump steer throughout the travel. It does not increase load on the steering box like a dropped pitman arm can.
FRONT TRACK BAR BRACKET
To work in conjunction with the Draglink Flip System, the front Track Bar is relocated to the proper operating plane with a 1/4″ thick steel bracket that bolts to the axle housing for a lifetime of trouble free use.
REAR TRACK BAR BRACKET
A bolt on 1/4″ thick steel bracket is built to eliminate mount deflection when the track bar moves through its full cycle. It relocates the factory track bar to retain the important factory roll center.
BUMP STOP EXTENSIONS
Front and rear bump stop extensions keep the suspension from over cycling with the increased ride height preventing damage to steering and suspension parts. The extensions utilize the factory closed cell cushions for a progressive stop at the end of the suspension travel.
SWAY BAR LINKS
The extended length front and rear sway bar links with urethane bushings reposition the bars to work within the factory operating planes. These links are provided to eliminate the sway bar from going over center and creating link bind at full extension travel.
Parking Brake Bracket
Even small details like relocating the parking brake cable with an extension bracket is included to prevent premature engagement due to increased ride height and wheel travel.
DIRT LOGIC SHOCKS
Constructed of a stainless steel body with a NitroSteel piston rod for maximum corrosion resistance and durability. Dirt Logic shocks have a superior ride quality both on and offroad with excellent damping for offroad use.
