2" Leveling Kit -- stick with OEM or go 3rd party aftermarket?

[u143360]

New Gladiator (2022) owner. Looking at 2" leveling kit, would you recommend staying with OEM or 3rd party parts?

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[Steven_B]

When mine was stock, I installed a 1" from Teraflex. In my opinion, 1" was just about right. A little bit of rake is always good in case you ever load anything heavy in the bed. Unless you want loose steering and that Carolina squat look.

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/coil-spacers/1155100-teraflex-1in-coil-spring-spacer-front

 

[OHJeeper]

When you say "leveling kit" my first thought is that you are raising the front to remove the factory rake and make the JT level. 2" seems a lot for that, depending on what options you have (steel bumper, winch, etc) the rake is only about an inch.

Are you talking about a budget lift using spacers?

 

[Jefe1018]

Another +1 for the Terra Flex spacer leveling kit.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

There isn't an OEM leveling kit.

There is a Mopar 2" lift, but its coils all the way around and it will not be level.

You could buy and install just the front springs from the Mopar 2" kit, but many people get 2.5-3" of lift from this kit, so your front would probably be too high.

For what you want, I'd use aftermarket 1-1.5" spacers on the front. Brand doesn't really matter.

 

[Rainman519]

Teraflex leveling kit for the win! Went with 1.5" before adding my winch, winch lowered it approx 1/2" but still looks level to the eye. No exaggerated rake.

 

[u143360]

When you say "leveling kit" my first thought is that you are raising the front to remove the factory rake and make the JT level. 2" seems a lot for that, depending on what options you have (steel bumper, winch, etc) the rake is only about an inch.

Are you talking about a budget lift using spacers?

Thanks, I was making a minimum move so I can put 35's on, but the answers I received answered my questions. Thanks,

 

[KoBear]

I put the teraflex 1.5” front and a daystar .75” rear. I’m runing 35s

 

[Gren71]

I put the teraflex 1.5” front and a daystar .75” rear. I’m runing 35s

This was my first lift and I truly loved the stance. Good set up

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