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I initially did a Clayton 3.5" lift, which is actually 4.5" in the front. That's more than the MC 3.5" in the front, although I don't know the true measurement of the MC. Either way, my point will remain the same: The angle of the stock front driveshaft was fairly steep after installing the...

Springs set the ride height, and shocks control the ride. Several options here: 1. Replace front springs with 1.5-2" taller springs 2. Add 1.5" leveling spacer kit to the front (Teraflex makes one for about $115) 3. Replace rear springs with 1.5-2" shorter springs. A spring pair front or rear...

Like @Rusty PW asked, what is the collapsed length of your shock that you are calling a 4 or 5" shock? I'm not sure I follow what you're saying in your response.

😁 it's so easy to call dealers out on their BS and I'm still impressed with this comeback

Considering you already bought them though, it will probably only take you an hour, maybe 2 tops, to swap them out - and you get to work on your Jeep a little. Swap them, drive them around - find out for yourself if you like how they ride. If you don't like them, swap them back! If you do like...

It's pretty easy. Just need a few wrenches. You don't need an impact wrench - it can be done with plain old wrenches. Here's a tutorial

What a beaut. Awesome to see someone else doing their own work, too!

You've got steel ones, man! I think I would have froze up with that off-camber angle.

Hells Gate, Moab, UT. Video here

For what it's worth, the rear axle part numbers on pre-2024 models also were not the same. The spring and shock mounts are different on the JT in the rear.

On flat ground, measure the distance center to center of the top to bottom bolts of your current shocks. Then go find the length specs of the Bilsteins - compressed length and extended length. You’ll want to pick the shocks where the middle value between compressed and extended length is closest...

For the perfect solution, let the service department do it under warranty and replace the assembly (if they will). The Z Locker will fix the blinking alert and give you a functional locker, but the Z Locker cannot detect if the locker is actually locked - it will tell the computer it is locked...

Great build journal! I also have a Mojavicon and it does me very well. Keep on winning.

+1 on the fear mongering from those people. Not that there’s anything wrong with not doing the big stuff. But even if you drag… so what. You’d have likely dragged long arms too.

I'm glad you're able to live out your dream and customize your own Gladiator! Some good comments and advice above. Like others said, center diff lock is already there for you. I recommend ARB Air Lockers if you want to add them front and rear. If you're moving to 35" tires and don't ever plan...

March 2024 Metalcloak control arm drop brackets (Pro'lignment Kit) Since I'm running 5" of lift, I figured I'd reduce my front control arm angle to improve on-road feel. I felt the Metalcloak drop bracket offering is solid and I'm happy with the result. Asphalt potholes are much more forgiving...

Yep that's 100% the case. Same with a 1-1.5" leveling kit (spacer pucks)

Wow, a JT Overland, then a Mojave, then a JL 392, then a JT Rubicon all in 4 years? The man loves his Jeeps!

The total extended rear shock length eye to eye is 25.75”, so take 3.5” off that to get 22.25” at ride height. I didn’t measure the bypass zones on the test bench for the rear but the 7 7/8” of travel is the same as the front. I’d guess the ride zone is a little longer than the fronts, so 21.5”...

To add more to my original thread post: Sometimes springs sag over time and accessories (steel bumper, winch, a bunch of ducks) can cause them to ride lower, effectively shortening the ride height length of the shock. My OG post is describing the bypass zones of the shock. Jeep engineered...