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Adding a little lift and rake to a stock(ish) Mojave

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My 2024 Mojave is in production! Now I have to figure out the first few mods. Winch and SmartCap are already ordered. I would like to give just a small amount of lift (maybe) and a little rake in the back as I know I will have heavy loads. I plan on keeping, for now, the stock 17" wheels and putting 35 x 11.5 tires on (I have Mopar longer LCAs ready to go on as I know the Mojave is already taller than other trims and they all use the same LCAs...dumb). I would like to keep the stock suspension, for now. So, spacers or ????? Or, do I need to rethink this?
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AEV kit is one of the few if not the only one that maintains all Mojave components so you don't lose what you paid for.

Without knowing your full intent, running 35x11.50 tires you don't need a lift. You said a winch and a smart cap is going to be added so now you have to consider getting that lost lift back.

I would personally wait until you have everything weight wise on the truck and take measurements before and after. Then consider maybe a spacer lift to get back to stock height.
 

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My 2024 Mojave is in production! Now I have to figure out the first few mods. Winch and SmartCap are already ordered. I would like to give just a small amount of lift (maybe) and a little rake in the back as I know I will have heavy loads. I plan on keeping, for now, the stock 17" wheels and putting 35 x 11.5 tires on (I have Mopar longer LCAs ready to go on as I know the Mojave is already taller than other trims and they all use the same LCAs...dumb). I would like to keep the stock suspension, for now. So, spacers or ????? Or, do I need to rethink this?
I am looking forward to seeing your build and if you go with AEV or a spacer. Considering something similar.
 
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I will post what I end up doing, and the results.
 

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Wait until you mount the winch and see if the front goes down a little. If you still want rake try a 3/4 inch rear spacer, that's what I did. If you really load it up you may need airbags or heavier springs.
 

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My 2024 Mojave is in production! Now I have to figure out the first few mods. Winch and SmartCap are already ordered. I would like to give just a small amount of lift (maybe) and a little rake in the back as I know I will have heavy loads. I plan on keeping, for now, the stock 17" wheels and putting 35 x 11.5 tires on (I have Mopar longer LCAs ready to go on as I know the Mojave is already taller than other trims and they all use the same LCAs...dumb). I would like to keep the stock suspension, for now. So, spacers or ????? Or, do I need to rethink this?
I agree that AEV is the way to go for a Mojave lift and they also offer a different rear spring if you're going to carry a lot of weight or tow with your Mojave as well.
 

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I have a sport S, with AEV 2” spacer kit and 35”s. Very pleased with stance/lift height as I didn’t want it to be too high. Doesn’t ride stock anymore for me though since I went with the Bilstein 5100’s, if your keeping all Mojave parts this shouldn’t be an issue for you. For the money I don’t think there is a more complete kit out there and AEV obviously stands behind their products/testing. As for longevity I can’t speak to that yet.
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Looks great! Thanks!
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