MOJAVE Edition Gladiator JT Club

[mellendic]

Congrats! Just picked up my Mojave last weekend as well. I'm shopping wheels presently for the same purpose (to paint the ring orange). My search so far says: cheapest is Vision Nemesis, then the rest are all more than double that price (AEVs, Mopar, Raceline, Teraflex).

37s will fit stock, though some folks are lifting for more room or looks. Keep in mind you'll want to stick with a spacer lift otherwise you'll forfeit the Mojave upgraded suspension.

I disagree with that statement, the 3.5 MetalCloak Game Changer lift (and others) uses the stock shocks. The the MetalCloak springs are far more comfortable and capable than stock, on and off road.

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[Elle]

Congrats! Just picked up my Mojave last weekend as well. I'm shopping wheels presently for the same purpose (to paint the ring orange). My search so far says: cheapest is Vision Nemesis, then the rest are all more than double that price (AEVs, Mopar, Raceline, Teraflex).

37s will fit stock, though some folks are lifting for more room or looks. On the budget side, you'll want to stick with a spacer lift otherwise you'll forfeit the stock Mojave upgraded suspension. You can pony up a bit more money and get lifts that will either keep the stock shocks (using extensions), or even swap out everything. In general, those more involved lifts that replace coils (and sometimes shocks) will not maintain the factory ride...some folks prefer the changes while others do not. Having lifted and daily driven almost 50 rigs I decided to stay closer to factory this time around.
- Edited to ensure no confusion re: other lift options being available

Thanks so much Happycoop! Great info! Congrats on your new rig as well!

 

[jsalbre]

I disagree with that statement, the 3.5 MetalCloak Game Changer lift (and others) uses the stock shocks. The the MetalCloak springs are far more comfortable and capable than stock, on and off road.

Moore capable of what?

 

[mellendic]

Moore capable of what?

keeping the wheels on the dirt and on the road.

 

[Wbee]

What size lift

this is stock Mojave, no lift yet.

 

[fourreds]

I did not do the install, had a dealership do it plus alignment. Also the steering box was fixed.

I looked when at the dealership, they don't have any Mojaves in stock. Was thinking of getting the pics with them together. I will keep looking.

The ride is pretty much stock. You can tell it is higher, a little body roll. Very happy with it.

when or how did you get the AEV lift? i keep looking everyday and it keeps sayin out of stock? do you have anymore pics?

 

[b-roc]

Yeah pics would help a lot! I ended up using the rubicon skid till I can figure it out.

Sorry for the massive delay... weather and then life interrupted Jeep mods!

I am wrapping it up right now ... here it is rough mounted in place ... I have already done some angle grinding and have the painter's tape in place for the next trimming...I'll post photos once complete

 

[Jonesy22]

so those two spots just need trimmed?
I also read you could move the skid brackets down 1 hole and it will bolt right up?

Sorry for the massive delay... weather and then life interrupted Jeep mods!

I am wrapping it up right now ... here it is rough mounted in place ... I have already done some angle grinding and have the painter's tape in place for the next trimming...I'll post photos once complete

 

[b-roc]

so those two spots just need trimmed?
I also read you could move the skid brackets down 1 hole and it will bolt right up?

There is a little more cutting if you are using the mopar bumper instead of the ebay bumper... for mopar
1)extend vertical cut as shown with the vertical tape on the driver side photo (needs to be done on both sides but I had already removed the passenger tape when I took the photo .... this is all that is needed for the ebay bumper per other posts (bracket relocation tricks didn't work for the mopar bumper ... I did try though!)
2) roughly bolt in place (I loosened the bracket bolts for this step) and now make horizontal marks as shown in my previous post ... this took me 3 attempts because I didn't want to take too much off

I used an angle grinder for the cuts and a workmate held it nicely ... then I painted the bare metal (I will likely look for a better match, but I wanted the rust prevention in place)

 

[Steve Rollin]

so those two spots just need trimmed?
I also read you could move the skid brackets down 1 hole and it will bolt right up?

One note for you guys trying the ebay bumper. I did the whole "move the skid plate down one hole" and it was easy, looks fine, and didn't require any cutting. BUT I am on factory suspension and running 37x12.5 on factory upgraded rims. And I now have this tiny spot on the skid plate that rubs under full lock, only in one direction though. Not sure I'll do anything with it. probably just live with it. But it was a slight surprise to me as I wouldn't have expected the rubbing to occur there. Again, probably only applies to a select few of us. Worth it for how great the bumper looks!

 

[sandifer]

Congrats! Just picked up my Mojave last weekend as well. I'm shopping wheels presently for the same purpose (to paint the ring orange). My search so far says: cheapest is Vision Nemesis, then the rest are all more than double that price (AEVs, Mopar, Raceline, Teraflex).

37s will fit stock, though some folks are lifting for more room or looks. On the budget side, you'll want to stick with a spacer lift otherwise you'll forfeit the stock Mojave upgraded suspension. You can pony up a bit more money and get lifts that will either keep the stock shocks (using extensions), or even swap out everything. In general, those more involved lifts that replace coils (and sometimes shocks) will not maintain the factory ride...some folks prefer the changes while others do not. Having lifted and daily driven almost 50 rigs I decided to stay closer to factory this time around.
- Edited to ensure no confusion re: other lift options being available

Check out Dirty Life DT-1 or DT-2 wheels. Have them on my Mojave..Can get them for around $220..see my showcase pics...
https://www.dirtylifewheels.com/

 

[PabstBleuRibbon]

AEV 2" Mojave spacer lift and 35s installed.

Looks great! Are those the 35x12.5 ko2s or 315/70?

 

[GladiatorG8R]

Any Mojave accessories available yet? I thought some might put out some orange matched accessories just like the red accessories for Rubicons. I wish the Mopar mats came with Jeep in Orange but i may just have to order the black ones.

 

[spence]

Looks great! Are those the 35x12.5 ko2s or 315/70?

They are 35x12.5 ko2

 

[spence]

when or how did you get the AEV lift? i keep looking everyday and it keeps sayin out of stock? do you have anymore pics?

I got it from AEV they day they were announced

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