This is the smartest way to go. I pieced together my 4.5” lift from 4 different companies. Cost was $2100 for everything, didn’t do UCAs. The plus side to doing it yourself is when something doesn’t seem right, you already know what to look for.
Thanks, I see the parts now. I originally just opened and then closed the video when I saw the 23:00 counter.
Clayton 2.5" is pretty close to level. I think it leaves just the right amount of rake. Here's mine with a couple different side views:
I would disagree with this assumption. If your vehicle is still under bumper to bumper warranty the mounts are covered. If your only mods are Mopar branded and installed by the dealer the mods and the bumper to bumper are intact. If you break a mount due to a bad weld it would/should (shit dealers maybe not) be covered regardless of mods or who installed them. If you smash a mount to death on obstacles then I could see them not covering it regardless of warranty. All that being said, mounts are dirt cheap and any component welder could weld a new one on. Trying to save the warranty for low cost and low failure rate items seems pointless to me. I don't need a warranty on cheap and/or easy items to replace. If my transmission or engine shit the bed that's a different story.
I have an extended bumper to bumper warranty - and I was under the assumption - perhaps I am wrong - that virtually ANYTHING going bad that can be traced back to a lift and bigger tires i.e. engine, trans, transfer case, driveshafts, ball joints, steering components, death wobble and on and on....can be disallowed if the lift is not a Mopar. Am I wrong? I suppose it depends a bit on the dealer?
that’s precisely what I’m attempting to avoid.
They have to prove that the modification caused the failure, but a bad dealer can try to deny warranty for anything. If they warranty just 1 similar problem with the same sized tires and lift that's dealer installed like a transmission failure and then try to deny yours because the tires are too big you'd win in court but that may be a fight you're unwilling to have? If I had to keep my jeep stock or only have it modified by the dealer with incomplete Mopar lift etc I wouldn't own one personally. If we are talking Mopar lift plus aftermarket parts like the op posted the same shit dealer would try to argue the aftermarket parts caused the problem so I don't see the value in using some Mopar parts but to each his own.
The Mopar lift doesn't do anything to maintain stock angles aside from the lcas to get caster close to stock. The track bars will be too short, at a steeper angle, and the axle will be shifted to one side as a result. The drag link will be operating at a much steeper angle as well. Same for the control arms. No the Mopar lift doesn't maintain the stock feel in my experience. They'll still argue whatever they want to try and avoid warranty if they are so inclined.
Under the Mangeson-moss act it is the dealer’s duty to prove what you did to the vehicle directly relates to the failed components. There is no way a suspension upgrade can cause a broken lifter or a failed transmission. If you pull up with electrical failure and you have twelve light bars attached, that’s probably on you.
Hey Star your in NY which uses insane amounts of salt on their roads based on that I’d suggest the Metalcloak lift with anodized parts. Where in NY btw?
There are a few yes, but you will get a million responses here and everyone will say their lift is the best.
Not to sound mean, but this is a statement that does everyone a disservice. What specifically do you mean? I mention this because the general term 'waranty' is not good. It is used a lot here. So if your engine blows up it's because of the lift? No. There was a law past some years ago that requires dealers to prove the aftermarket component caused the problem, otherwise it is warranty. The problem here is though that there are a TON of dealers that don't play nice and flat out lie and take advantage of people. Unfortunately, good dealers take the heat for the bad ones. So we should be specific with these terms. What specific items/components are of discussion? The control arms? The frame? The transmission? Just trying to point out that generalized terms with most discussions lead everyone down a rabbit hole. Not at all trying to pick fun at your particular post. ?
Ok. STOP. Stop right here! This is CRITICAL that I promise you 90% of people will fail to acknowledge before giving you their idea of the 'best ever' component, whatever it be. There is a ton of really great knowledge here, a ton of experience, and a ton of great people. But, these words you said are critical! Listen to everyone, with salt. Identify, first and foremost, what are YOUR needs, and what are YOUR desires. Then go from there. If you only want a mild lift, then slapping on a 4" coil over is not the right choice. But undoubtedly someone will probably say that is the 'best lift'. It happens a lot. you need to iron out what you want. What is important to you. And then start crossing of options.
Near Buffalo, you ?
first, thank you for being clear and helpful. ?
What I meant by saying “My understanding is that to keep your factory warranty intact, you would not only have to use the Mopar lift but also have your dealer install it.” Is that a dealer is not going to warrantee an owner’s aftermarket suspension, nor will they cover any problems that they think may have been created by the lift or its installation. I will do my best to be more specific next time.
