Adding spacers to the MOPAR lift

[BLK HOLE]

I have had the mopar 2 in lift on for 2 weeks now. Now that the front has settled there is noticeable sag. Im installing a 67 pound bumper this week and possibly a winch. I ordered the teraflex 1.5 in spacers from northridge 4x4. They have them in stock. I contemplated the .75 but after reading many posts, many people are reporting losing an inch with the bumper and winch set up. I want to keep half an inch of rake from front to back in case of towing so I figured this would be the best way to go. I am also going to order the synergy adj track bar, and fox steering stabilizer for piece of mind. I don't know if its direly needed.

Watch those brake lines when flexing...I noticed with mine they're getting close. If I have to add spacers again I'm ok with that...I'll watch it over the next few months and see what it does. Thank you for your input.

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[Southbayglad]

Watch those brake lines when flexing...I noticed with mine they're getting close. If I have to add spacers again I'm ok with that...I'll watch it over the next few months and see what it does. Thank you for your input.

With the .75 did it level it out?

 

[BLK HOLE]

With the .75 did it level it out?

Its .75" all around so it was an equal raise at all 4 corners.

 

[Southbayglad]

Its .75" all around so it was an equal raise at all 4 corners.

Cool thanks for the info. Thats why Im thinking after the bumper and winch it should sit right where I want it. Do you happen to know what yours sat at front/back before the spacer?

 

[BLK HOLE]

Cool thanks for the info. Thats why Im thinking after the bumper and winch it should sit right where I want it. Do you happen to know what yours sat at front/back before the spacer?

I measured stock and then added both the lift and spacers and measured.

 

[Dux]

I have had the mopar 2 in lift on for 2 weeks now. Now that the front has settled there is noticeable sag. Im installing a 67 pound bumper this week and possibly a winch. I ordered the teraflex 1.5 in spacers from northridge 4x4. They have them in stock. I contemplated the .75 but after reading many posts, many people are reporting losing an inch with the bumper and winch set up. I want to keep half an inch of rake from front to back in case of towing so I figured this would be the best way to go. I am also going to order the synergy adj track bar, and fox steering stabilizer for piece of mind. I don't know if its direly needed.

I did the 2” Mopar and the .75” spacer up front. With the winch I’m running close to flat. The Fox stabilizer is a noticeable improvement over stock with the 37’s.

 

[hawkijon]

I have had the mopar 2 in lift on for 2 weeks now. Now that the front has settled there is noticeable sag. Im installing a 67 pound bumper this week and possibly a winch. I ordered the teraflex 1.5 in spacers from northridge 4x4. They have them in stock. I contemplated the .75 but after reading many posts, many people are reporting losing an inch with the bumper and winch set up. I want to keep half an inch of rake from front to back in case of towing so I figured this would be the best way to go. I am also going to order the synergy adj track bar, and fox steering stabilizer for piece of mind. I don't know if its direly needed.

This is FANTASTIC info!! thanks for the post! Your route is exactly what ive been on the fence about...ive also been considering the synergy front trackbar brace. It seems all the youtube offroaders are upgrading to it, and for $200 bucks, thats a fairly inexpensive peace of mind considering all the huffing about the steering response, especially with bigger tires. Let us know how it all works out for you!! As its all about geometry, i wonder if its worth upgrading to adjustable front lower and rear upper control arms to account for the 1-1.5" adder or if the supplied mopar arms are sufficient? a few video reference below.
let us know how the


https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep-jl/

 

[BLK HOLE]

This is FANTASTIC info!! thanks for the post! Your route is exactly what ive been on the fence about...ive also been considering the synergy front trackbar brace. It seems all the youtube offroaders are upgrading to it, and for $200 bucks, thats a fairly inexpensive peace of mind considering all the huffing about the steering response, especially with bigger tires. Let us know how it all works out for you!! As its all about geometry, i wonder if its worth upgrading to adjustable front lower and rear upper control arms to account for the 1-1.5" adder or if the supplied mopar arms are sufficient? a few video reference below.
let us know how the


https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep-jl/

The second vid, that shop isn't far from my house...dude is well respected and builds some big Jeeps.

 

[hawkijon]

The second vid, that shop isn't far from my house...dude is well respected and builds some big Jeeps.

i figured you werent too far from them. I'll probably swing by to check them out next time i go to visit my buddy brad that owns the comal crawfish co. in new braunfels.

 

[BLK HOLE]

i figured you werent too far from them. I'll probably swing by to check them out next time i go to visit my buddy brad that owns the comal crawfish co. in new braunfels.

If you like watching build vids this one is neat and goes thru the anodize process -

 

[Southbayglad]

This is FANTASTIC info!! thanks for the post! Your route is exactly what ive been on the fence about...ive also been considering the synergy front trackbar brace. It seems all the youtube offroaders are upgrading to it, and for $200 bucks, thats a fairly inexpensive peace of mind considering all the huffing about the steering response, especially with bigger tires. Let us know how it all works out for you!! As its all about geometry, i wonder if its worth upgrading to adjustable front lower and rear upper control arms to account for the 1-1.5" adder or if the supplied mopar arms are sufficient? a few video reference below.
let us know how the


https://www.synergymfg.com/jeep-jl/

I think its something Ill definitely end up doing with the control arms. Ive been looking at the Falcon adjustable steering stabilizer, seems interesting. Expensive but much more options. Theres other threads on here with information regarding the synergy steering brace. Ive read people explain it (as far as steering issues) as a 50% decrease in steering problems. Which don't seem like great numbers to me. But as you said for $200 and peace of mind, might be worth it, and I am a huge fan of synergy products, as they are high quality.

 

[TennesseePA]

I measured stock and then added both the lift and spacers and measured.

Could you share what measurements you came up with? My truck already had the Mopar lift kit installed when I took delivery so I wasn't able to get any good measurements of it stock. I am hoping to add an air lift to the rear to help stay level with all of the crap I have with me when I travel. The problem is that Air Lift will not answer any questions about the the spacer that is included with the stock Gladiator kit. Common sense would suggest that adding the height of actual lift in the rear to the included spacer would solve the problem.

 

[BLK HOLE]

Could you share what measurements you came up with? My truck already had the Mopar lift kit installed when I took delivery so I wasn't able to get any good measurements of it stock. I am hoping to add an air lift to the rear to help stay level with all of the crap I have with me when I travel. The problem is that Air Lift will not answer any questions about the the spacer that is included with the stock Gladiator kit. Common sense would suggest that adding the height of actual lift in the rear to the included spacer would solve the problem.

Overall general math should have been 2.75". Keep in mind it may settle a bit, or might not. Not a lot of miles on the suspension but its been sitting on it for 4 days too.

Measuring to the bottom lip of the fenders -
Stock front: 41-3/16
Stock rear: 41-11/16 (yes the rear gap is higher even tho Rubicons look like the front is higher)

MOPAR 2" + .75" spacers -
Front: 44-1/4
Rear - 44-3/8
Came out to almost the same measurement.

Raise -
Front: 3-1/8
Rear: 2-5/8

*measured running the tape measure from the ground to the fender, using the center of the wheel (using the center cap as a baseline).

 

[Southbayglad]

I did the 2” Mopar and the .75” spacer up front. With the winch I’m running close to flat. The Fox stabilizer is a noticeable improvement over stock with the 37’s.

How much does your winch and bumper set up weigh? Maybe Ill just go with the 1 in puck and see where it sits?

 

[TennesseePA]

Overall general math should have been 2.75". Keep in mind it may settle a bit, or might not. Not a lot of miles on the suspension but its been sitting on it for 4 days too.

Measuring to the bottom lip of the fenders -
Stock front: 41-3/16
Stock rear: 41-11/16 (yes the rear gap is higher even tho Rubicons look like the front is higher)

MOPAR 2" + .75" spacers -
Front: 44-1/4
Rear - 44-3/8
Came out to almost the same measurement.

Raise -
Front: 3-1/8
Rear: 2-5/8

*measured running the tape measure from the ground to the fender, using the center of the wheel (using the center cap as a baseline).

THANK YOU!! That is exactly the info I have been looking for.

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