Mopar 2 inch lift and 3/4 inch front spacer

[The Crusader]

I have a Mopar 2 inch lift on order. It is the 77072469AC for diesel gladiators. I plan on adding 3/4" front spacers to accommodate 37s. My Jeep is a '22, so it has the upgraded steel steering box. I have some questions and would like to have a plan when my lift kit arrives in early October.

1. What 3/4" spacer do you recommend, or should I look at a different size. I will eventually get a stubby bumper and winch and I'm not a fan of the rear squatting too much. I don't mind a little rake.

2. From what I read about the kit, it's pretty self contained and not much more is necessary. However, since I'm adding a spacer up front, how will this affect the lift geometry and what do I need to do to correct this. Will I need an adjustable track bar or steering stabilizer?

3. I will need an alignment after the lift install. Where is the best place to do this. Can I take it to your general alignment shop or should I steer toward an offroad shop with more expertise in lifted vehicles?

Here is my "before" pic. It's a '22 Sport S diesel. Her name is Graycie. I'm also getting Black Rhino Solid wheels in black and 37x12.5R17 General Grabber X3s.

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[Sarge502]

Looking to get the Mopar lift myself soon. Although I'm already running the Teraflex 1.5 inch level up front.

Done a bit of research for when I make the move myself. And I've heard you'll definitely want an adjustable front track bar. Especially after the front level. If you were just running the lift by itself, I've heard mixed reviews on whether the track bar is necessary. But with any additional height with the lift, I'd say so. I plan to do the exact same when I get mine installed. I'll probably just run the 1 inch spacer from my teraflex kit and drop the .5 inch puck. That way it'll compensate for the slight rake it would have without it. And also compensate for my winch eventually. I'm already running the Mopar 3 piece steel bumper and skid (running the stubby option).

I would probably get an alignment afterwards too.

Side note: nice side steps...I have the same except the non slim version. ?

 

[Boostnu]

Grab the teraflex 1” spacers and check out clayton Offroad for a front trackbar.

 

[The Crusader]

Is a steering stabilizer necessary or is the upgraded steering box enough with 37s.

 

[Sarge502]

Is a steering stabilizer necessary or is the upgraded steering box enough with 37s.

I wouldn't say it's necessary but I'd do it at some point especially with 37s. Honestly wouldn't be bad even without 37s, and with the steering box upgrade. Im
Running 35s and don't necessarily have steering problems but have one on my list just to make things even better. But I keep putting it off for other upgrades that are more important for me.

 

[JTenn]

I have a Mopar 2 inch lift on order. It is the 77072469AC for diesel gladiators. I plan on adding 3/4" front spacers to accommodate 37s. My Jeep is a '22, so it has the upgraded steel steering box. I have some questions and would like to have a plan when my lift kit arrives in early October.

1. What 3/4" spacer do you recommend, or should I look at a different size. I will eventually get a stubby bumper and winch and I'm not a fan of the rear squatting too much. I don't mind a little rake.

2. From what I read about the kit, it's pretty self contained and not much more is necessary. However, since I'm adding a spacer up front, how will this affect the lift geometry and what do I need to do to correct this. Will I need an adjustable track bar or steering stabilizer?

3. I will need an alignment after the lift install. Where is the best place to do this. Can I take it to your general alignment shop or should I steer toward an offroad shop with more expertise in lifted vehicles?

Here is my "before" pic. It's a '22 Sport S diesel. Her name is Graycie. I'm also getting Black Rhino Solid wheels in black and 37x12.5R17 General Grabber X3s.

I have the same setup on both my JT's Mopar 2" kit and leveling kits. Tera Flex seems to be a very popular option for leveling kits and that's what I used. Super easy to install during the lift installation. I actually installed the 1-1/2" kits with the Mopar lift. In my opinion yes to both the adjustable track bar and a better steering stabilizer. You're already in there so spend a few more dollars and do it right. Yes you will need an alignment and I would take it to a reputable off road shop to get this done. With this setup my axles shifted about 1-1/2 -2 " so the track bar corrected this. Not sure but 37's might rub your fenders if you're articulated. I have 35's on mine and so far no rubbing. Also you'll want wheels with some different backspacing to allow clearance for those larger 37's. I used the +1mm offset on 9-1/2" wheels to not push them way out past the fenders but there are alot of options depending on what you like. Good luck with the build and just have fun watching it come to life.

 

[The Crusader]

I just ordered the Yeti XD front adjustable track bar on Amazon for $285.

Here is another question. If I pass on a steering stabilizer now and do it later, will I need to get another alignment? It drives me nuts to waste money on doing things twice. I have the money for whatever mods I want, but I'm also trying to save to build a new home post-divorce and don't want to slow down my savings too much.

Oh, I installed my Tazer last night for making post tire install calibrations.

I live in Forney, TX. Anyone out there that can recommend a good shop for alignment? I'm very familiar with the whole metroplex and drive it daily.

 

[Boostnu]

No you won’t need another alignment for the stabilizer.

 

[22_Sarge_Sport]

I added a JKS adjustable track bar and Teraflex rear track bar relocation bracket to my 2" Mopar lift. The Mopar lift left my front axle 5/8" or so to the driver side and the rear axle a tiny bit to the passenger side. There isn't much one can do for an alignment on the JT other than adjust toe-in (and center the steering wheel), so make sure don't pay for services you won't actually get.

 

[The Crusader]

I just ordered the TeraFlex 1" spacer for JL/JT ecodiesels.

https://www.extremeterrain.com/tera...3d0f668bf286199aa0d1059155de8561&gclsrc=3p.ds

 

[Boostnu]

Mine is a gas burner but this is the mopar lift with spacer in the front and 37s.

 

[Sarge502]

Mine is a gas burner but this is the mopar lift with spacer in the front and 37s.

Very nice stance. Man I wanna go with 37s bad but just can't justify the regear right now, since I have 3.73s on my Overland

 

[Boostnu]

Very nice stance. Man I wanna go with 37s bad but just can't justify the regear right now, since I have 3.73s on my Overland

Thanks! I ran the 37s for a week or so before the regear. It wasn’t terrible in the lower gears but I didn’t see the higher gears much at all.

 

[Boostnu]

Same suspension setup with 35s in case anyone is on fence between 35s or 37s.

 

[Jefe1018]

Here’s my diesel rubicon with the Mopar lift and the 1.5 inch TerraFlex leveling kit on 37s.

I have since added a stubby bumper and a 12,000lb winch.

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