Best 2" addition for Mojave

[ScooterInTX]

Seems like the AEV kits with the steering stabilizer are popular.
Not sure if there's a Mopar equitant.
Looking to just add 35s and maintain proper road manners.

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[JustinLentz]

The Mojave AEV doesn't come with a steering stabilizer. They do come with the Carrier Bearing Spacer but that's to correct the geometry of the driveshaft. You can fit 35's with no lift and have plenty of spacing with no rub. I'm adding the AEV lift to fit 37's. I also did a ton of research and there are very limited on the Mojave lift options and to my knowledge, there is no Mopar one.

Seems like the AEV kits with the steering stabilizer are popular.
Not sure if there's a Mopar equitant.
Looking to just add 35s and maintain proper road manners.

 

[ScooterInTX]

The Mojave AEV doesn't come with a steering stabilizer. They do come with the Carrier Bearing Spacer but that's to correct the geometry of the driveshaft. You can fit 35's with no lift and have plenty of spacing with no rub. I'm adding the AEV lift to fit 37's. I also did a ton of research and there are very limited on the Mojave lift options and to my knowledge, there is no Mopar one.

Should the steering stabilizer be added when doing the AEV kit?

 

[JustinLentz]

You already have one on the Gladiator. Unless you are looking for additional stabilization or looking to upgrade whats there (I wouldn't unless its broken). I wouldn't mess with to much of the suspension or steering on the Mojave. Thats why I'm just doing the spacer lift. Every other Jeep I've owned (73CJ5, 95yj, 97tj, 2003 grand & 2009jk) I added a lift and larger tires immediately. The suspension for the Mojave is tuned and designed to stay the way it is. The same reason you do see Ford Raptors lifted beyond how they are bought very often.

I'm adding the AEV lift to get 37's because we do a ton of sand driving and the ruts on the sand are killing me in the 33's.

Should the steering stabilizer be added when doing the AEV kit?

 

[ScooterInTX]

You already have one on the Gladiator. Unless you are looking for additional stabilization or looking to upgrade whats there (I wouldn't unless its broken). I wouldn't mess with to much of the suspension or steering on the Mojave. Thats why I'm just doing the spacer lift. Every other Jeep I've owned (73CJ5, 95yj, 97tj, 2003 grand & 2009jk) I added a lift and larger tires immediately. The suspension for the Mojave is tuned and designed to stay the way it is. The same reason you do see Ford Raptors lifted beyond how they are bought very often.

I'm adding the AEV lift to get 37's because we do a ton of sand driving and the ruts on the sand are killing me in the 33's.

Thanks! Taking delivery today on her and adding a little height is first on my list after a couple months of driving.
What would a shop charge for an install? Debating on installing it myself

 

[JustinLentz]

I guess install depends on who you get to do it. I'm having 4 wheel parts install mine on Oct 4th. I saw someone say their local 4 wheel parts location install it for $700 but that was in 2020. I'm getting mine installed for less than $1000. I will say, I did attempt to start installing this lift myself and halfway through one side it was taking longer and more tools than I anticipated for. I gave up and called 4 wheel parts and they were able to get me scheduled pretty quickly. I bolted everything back up and have not regretted it. I've installed every lift on all my jeeps until this one.

That being said, 4 wheel parts is not the cheapest by any means. There are other shops that will and can do it for cheaper. I just know our local 4wp shop mechanics and trust their work more so than the Jo Schmo 4wd shop down the road. In the end, I just want to make sure I can still use my warranty if needed and things won't be beat up under there after 4wp is done.

Thanks! Taking delivery today on her and adding a little height is first on my list after a couple months of driving.
What would a shop charge for an install? Debating on installing it myself

 

[Jayson1578]

I guess install depends on who you get to do it. I'm having 4 wheel parts install mine on Oct 4th. I saw someone say their local 4 wheel parts location install it for $700 but that was in 2020. I'm getting mine installed for less than $1000. I will say, I did attempt to start installing this lift myself and halfway through one side it was taking longer and more tools than I anticipated for. I gave up and called 4 wheel parts and they were able to get me scheduled pretty quickly. I bolted everything back up and have not regretted it. I've installed every lift on all my jeeps until this one.

That being said, 4 wheel parts is not the cheapest by any means. There are other shops that will and can do it for cheaper. I just know our local 4wp shop mechanics and trust their work more so than the Jo Schmo 4wd shop down the road. In the end, I just want to make sure I can still use my warranty if needed and things won't be beat up under there after 4wp is done.

So I just came across this thread as I just bought a black Mojave and have been contemplating the AEV 2" space lift and geo brackets.

It looks like you were slated to have this installed on the 4th. Did you go through with it? How is it driving so far? Any pictures you can share? What 37s did you throw on it and does it feel any less powerful than before?

Thanks!

 

[JustinLentz]

4 Wheel Parts did install this for me on the 4th. It drives better than stock for sure. Driving from the dealership, the suspension was soft and I thought was nice. After adding the spacers, the suspension has tightened up and feels more the rubicon suspension. I'm still waiting for the 37's to come in. They are arriving 0n 10/11 and I'm have a appointment at 1pm on the 12th to have these installed. I went with the 37" Kumho Road Venture. Once they are installed, I'll let you know how they ride.

So I just came across this thread as I just bought a black Mojave and have been contemplating the AEV 2" space lift and geo brackets.

It looks like you were slated to have this installed on the 4th. Did you go through with it? How is it driving so far? Any pictures you can share? What 37s did you throw on it and does it feel any less powerful than before?

Thanks!

 

[jeepers29]

Thanks! Taking delivery today on her and adding a little height is first on my list after a couple months of driving.
What would a shop charge for an install? Debating on installing it myself

Install it yourself. A puck lift is very easy to do. If you feel it is above your skill level, see if you can find a local jeep group to help. It should not take more than a couple hours. Post pics as well.

 

[XJhawk]

I did the AEV kit, and added the geometry correction brackets.
Local 4x4 shop installed it for $495, including alignment, in and out in 3 hours.

And, I agree, it rides and drives BETTER than factory.

Running 35X12:50 on factory wheels. No rub, at all.

 

[Mac]

4 Wheel Parts did install this for me on the 4th. It drives better than stock for sure. Driving from the dealership, the suspension was soft and I thought was nice. After adding the spacers, the suspension has tightened up and feels more the rubicon suspension. I'm still waiting for the 37's to come in. They are arriving 0n 10/11 and I'm have a appointment at 1pm on the 12th to have these installed. I went with the 37" Kumho Road Venture. Once they are installed, I'll let you know how they ride.

Did you add the geometry correction brackets or longer lower control arms?

 

[jeepers29]

I did the AEV kit, and added the geometry correction brackets.
Local 4x4 shop installed it for $495, including alignment, in and out in 3 hours.

And, I agree, it rides and drives BETTER than factory.

Running 35X12:50 on factory wheels. No rub, at all.

Looks great. Can you please post pics of how the geo brackets look installed. Want to see how far they hang down . Thanks

 

[JustinLentz]

I installed what came with the AEV kit. After diving, it does not require anything additional.

Did you add the geometry correction brackets or longer lower control arms?

 

[XJhawk]

Looks great. Can you please post pics of how the geo brackets look installed. Want to see how far they hang down . Thanks

 

[Mac]

I installed what came with the AEV kit. After diving, it does not require anything additional.

Surprising, my understanding is the Mojave is already 1" higher than the other JTs using the same lower control arms which would put caster pretty low, add 2" on top of that and I would think you would definitely need some caster correction. I added a 1.5" spacer on a non Mojave and the Mopar lower control arms definitely added back some caster and helped with the wander on the highway.

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