Building a Mojavicon: Adding Lockers and Swaybar to a Mojave

[RyderGear]

@RyderGear Looks awesome!

How did you accomplish the front locker? Did you pick up a rubicon locker switch and program or is it separate?

What’s your opinion on the Apex sway links?

Thanks!

Thanks. I love it. From the Mojave Model its super easy. It already has the same Dana 44 axle as the rubicon so all I did was add an ARB Front locker. The ARB dual air compressor mounts perfectly under the drivers side of the hood, just above the drivers side wheel well. The ARB front locker works excellent.

The Apex AutoLynx are insanely easy to use and make a HUGE difference on the trail. I LOVE them.

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[AKID_RBM]

@RyderGear How is your rear suspension handling the load you carry? I have a Mojave and am looking at a GoFast Camper and curious as to the effect it might have on the suspension, especially when loaded up on an extended trip. I might do the Apex things once I get the "top" all built out to what I want. My plan for now, is to get the truck set up, then start evaluating the suspension and underbody needs.

 

[NCLife]

I’m running 37’s at 6,000’ altitude. No issues and I get 20 miles per gallon. Save your money. As a matter of fact, buy a Rubicon and put remote reservoir shocks on it. There, saved you thousands, and you have a better Mojave.

Nope…can’t build a RubiJave.

 

[NCLife]

shoulda just bought a Rubicon.....

If you understand what makes a Mojave a Mojave…you would understand why this response doesnt make sense. You can‘t add the the items that make a Mojave a Mojave to a Rubicon. You can however add the couple of bits that make a Rubicon to the Mojave and have the best of both worlds.

 

[ACAD_Cowboy]

Meanwhile the germans have this problem sorted out, if you are okay with a long lead, you can take advantage of what amounts to factory custom.

Imagine being able to spec build your mo'sheen just the way you want it. Want a manual windows, no ac, mojave frame with rubicon axles? Done.

In tuscadero, with a sky roof and polished 18's? Done.

With a diesel?
Done.

Ford is looking hard at going back to build on demand. The old ways were perhaps better.

 

[RyderGear]

@RyderGear How is your rear suspension handling the load you carry? I have a Mojave and am looking at a GoFast Camper and curious as to the effect it might have on the suspension, especially when loaded up on an extended trip. I might do the Apex things once I get the "top" all built out to what I want. My plan for now, is to get the truck set up, then start evaluating the suspension and underbody needs.

No issues at all.... other than gas mileage. My rig handles great. I often carry a motorcycle as well. No handling issues. With the 35's slightly more sluggish with accelration when loaded down, but not enough to bug me. Still plenty of power. I take on long trips, rock crawl, and rip it in the dessert. The big key with the Mojave suspension is to get a lift that is specifically designed for the mojave suspension. The AEV 2" lift I have is only spacers. So it leaves all the wonderful parts of the Mojave suspension, but gives you 2 more inches. When I am really loaded down, like the bed is full and I have the motorcycle as well the rear does ride about 2" lower than the front, but honestly other than "looking" odd becase the softer springs are more compressed in the back, it doesnt ride any different. I absolutely LOVE my Mojave and so happy I got it over the Rubicon.

 

[RyderGear]

Nope…can’t build a RubiJave.

haha NOPE. You cant make a Rubijave work. The frame is different. Sorry boo.

 

[NCLife]

haha NOPE. You cant make a Rubijave work. The frame is different. Sorry boo.

Haha

 

[brain]

If you understand what makes a Mojave a Mojave…you would understand why this response doesnt make sense. You can‘t add the the items that make a Mojave a Mojave to a Rubicon. You can however add the couple of bits that make a Rubicon to the Mojave and have the best of both worlds.

Yes.

 

[Wyofuy069]

Ryder I have a couple of questions. I have talked to a couple of 4wd shops and they have all said you can’t put a front locker in the Mojave as of now. What part number did you order from ARB and was anything else special needed? Also did you wire it to the aux switches in the dash and do you need one for the compressor and a separate one for the locker? I’m intrigued with adding a front locker. The reason I was asking about the two switches is if you want to run the air compressor separate for tires without activating the locker. Thanks in advance.

 

[CMac]

I Built it! and its AMAZING!!!

2020 JT Mojave Edition
+ ARB Dual Compressor
+ ARB Front Locker (Rear Locker part of Mojave)
+ APEX AutoLYNX Detachable Sway Bars
+ AEV Mojave 2” Spacer Lift
+ 35” Toyo Open Country A/T Tires
+ Terraflex Nomad Deluxe Wheels
+ Bed-mounted Pro-Eagle BEAST 2.0T Jack
+ JCR Half Rack & Various Molle Panels
+ JCR Overhead Center Molle Panel
+ ROAM Vagabond XL RTT
+ Mounted CB Radio

Where does the 4x4 Certified Off Road badge come from? Have never seen that one before.

 

[WhatExit?]

I Built it! and its AMAZING!!!

2020 JT Mojave Edition
+ ARB Dual Compressor
+ ARB Front Locker (Rear Locker part of Mojave)
+ APEX AutoLYNX Detachable Sway Bars
+ AEV Mojave 2” Spacer Lift
+ 35” Toyo Open Country A/T Tires
+ Terraflex Nomad Deluxe Wheels
+ Bed-mounted Pro-Eagle BEAST 2.0T Jack
+ JCR Half Rack & Various Molle Panels
+ JCR Overhead Center Molle Panel
+ ROAM Vagabond XL RTT
+ Mounted CB Radio

I know you started out with a Mojave but what are the benefits of doing that - what does your Gladiator have that a Rubicon doesn't?

 

[bleda2002]

I know you started out with a Mojave but what are the benefits of doing that - what does your Gladiator have that a Rubicon doesn't?

Different stock springs and shocks, iron steering knuckles instead of aluminum, and a slightly beefed up frame.

There are pro's and con's to which one you start with. If you start with a rubi you have to spend ~ 3K on shocks and hydro bumps and if you want the iron steering knuckles i think its like between 600 and 1K. The beefed up frame you wont ever get.

If you start with a mojave, you're limited to a 2 inch spacer lift, or else you'll have to get rid of the bypass shocks and springs which is really what makes a mojave a mojave. You also will always have lower payload and tow ratings compared to the rubicon.

It really comes down to what (if any) lift you are adding. No lift, or good with a 2 inch spacer lift, go mojave. If you want a coil lift, adjustable shocks, higher tow rating, or higher payload go rubi.

 

[RyderGear]

yup

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