Harrison’s Mojave Build Journal

[HarrisonK]

No I understand that you prefer to point fingers when you judge rather than hold yourself to a standard you attempt to impose on others.

Let’s not hijack this thread please. Your first comment was rude, sarcastic and not in any way helpful or necessary. I politely acknowledged it and at least one other member also acknowledged it. Let’s move on please.

No response here is necessary. If you have a problem with me or the way in which I expect to use my Jeep, kindly PM me.

If, on the other hand, you wish to provide any helpful advice or recommendations, please always feel free to do so.

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[Tuggernuts]

No I understand that you prefer to point fingers when you judge rather than hold yourself to a standard you attempt to impose on others.

Ok

 

[Breadman]

Let’s not hijack this thread please. Your first comment was rude, sarcastic and not in any way helpful or necessary. I politely acknowledged it and at least one other member also acknowledged it. Let’s move on please.

No response here is necessary. If you have a problem with me or the way in which I expect to use my Jeep, kindly PM me.

If, on the other hand, you wish to provide any helpful advice or recommendations, please always feel free to do so.

Then you shoulda quoted the other guy.

Don't know you or care what you do with your jeep or how you use it. Hopefully you enjoy it.

Might also want to check out the AEV 2" Mojave spacer kit if clearance is your main concern with 37s. This keeps the factory shocks but does not address the rake, which is pretty minimal with the Mojave anyway. Also when you go to 37s a regear should be a consideration. You'll look around here and get opinions from either side, all acknowledge the loss of power, some can live with it, some can't.

 

[Tuggernuts]

The thread killer is actually correct. The AEV kit is a great choice for a budget friendly lift that accomdates 37" tires well.

 

[HarrisonK]

Thank you both! I will ask my shop about the AEV 2” Mojave spacer kit. I’m not really on a budget but also don’t to spend unnecessarily if I don’t have to!

Then you shoulda quoted the other guy.

Don't know you or care what you do with your jeep or how you use it. Hopefully you enjoy it.

Might also want to check out the AEV 2" Mojave spacer kit if clearance is your main concern with 37s. This keeps the factory shocks but does not address the rake, which is pretty minimal with the Mojave anyway. Also when you go to 37s a regear should be a consideration. You'll look around here and get opinions from either side, all acknowledge the loss of power, some can live with it, some can't.

The thread killer is actually correct. The AEV kit is a great choice for a budget friendly lift that accomdates 37" tires well.

 

[wishiwasfishin2]

I did the AEV lift with 35's and 17" wheels. I think it helped the looks of it. With 37's it would look a lot better with some lift.

With the lift I installed the Rancho geometry correction brackets. Rides just like factory.

Also installed the Oracle headlights, major improvement over factory and I fixed the rear window leak.

 

[antwon412]

Get the AEV 2 inch lift. Do not get 20 inch wheels. Stay with 17”.
if you want a pavement princess that rides good, you bought the wrong truck. This is an intentionally designed off-road vehicle. That’s what it’s made for. That’s what it’s good at.

 

[wishiwasfishin2]

Look forward to pics as you build.

 

[KTMojave]

I like you build plan.
Here are a few of my humble suggestion as I too have '23 Mojave (and live in NJ):

• Maybe consider 35" tires -depending on what ones you get- they my ride better on the highway. I drive 35" Nitto Recon Grappler A/T- I luv'em they handle great and if rotated regularly =minimal road noise. Also I did not need to get a lift kit for them to fit witht he stock Fox suspension.
• Apply a STEK Paint Protection film applied to the front grill, around the windshield frame and on front & rear fenders.. helps to keep paint chips to a minimum
• Apply Exoshield Ultra Windshield film- it has really really helped protect the windshield from "stars" and cracks.I have great luck with this since I had it applied- no wondshield damage driving on roads and highways.
• Pinch weld covers from Barnes 4WD- metal , powder coated in black- purley cosmetic- I've added since this pic was taken- they really dress up the side profile as they cover the ugly welds with a black metal strip.
• I too have a metal rolling tonneau cover but mine is an EGR RollTrac- It's a definite nice to have to secure your stuff.

God Luck with your build!

 

[Tuggernuts]

I like you build plan.
Here are a few of my humble suggestion as I too have '23 Mojave (and live in NJ):

• Maybe consider 35" tires -depending on what ones you get- they my ride better on the highway. I drive 35" Nitto Recon Grappler A/T- I luv'em they handle great and if rotated regularly =minimal road noise. Also I did not need to get a lift kit for them to fit witht he stock Fox suspension.
• Apply a STEK Paint Protection film applied to the front grill, around the windshield frame and on front & rear fenders.. helps to keep paint chips to a minimum
• Apply Exoshield Ultra Windshield film- it has really really helped protect the windshield from "stars" and cracks.I have great luck with this since I had it applied- no wondshield damage driving on roads and highways.
• Pinch weld covers from Barnes 4WD- metal , powder coated in black- purley cosmetic- I've added since this pic was taken- they really dress up the side profile as they cover the ugly welds with a black metal strip.
• I too have a metal rolling tonneau cover but mine is an EGR RollTrac- It's a definite nice to have to secure your stuff.

God Luck with your build!

All good suggestions.

 

[grein46087]

I like you build plan.
Here are a few of my humble suggestion as I too have '23 Mojave (and live in NJ):

• Maybe consider 35" tires -depending on what ones you get- they my ride better on the highway. I drive 35" Nitto Recon Grappler A/T- I luv'em they handle great and if rotated regularly =minimal road noise. Also I did not need to get a lift kit for them to fit witht he stock Fox suspension.
• Apply a STEK Paint Protection film applied to the front grill, around the windshield frame and on front & rear fenders.. helps to keep paint chips to a minimum
• Apply Exoshield Ultra Windshield film- it has really really helped protect the windshield from "stars" and cracks.I have great luck with this since I had it applied- no wondshield damage driving on roads and highways.
• Pinch weld covers from Barnes 4WD- metal , powder coated in black- purley cosmetic- I've added since this pic was taken- they really dress up the side profile as they cover the ugly welds with a black metal strip.
• I too have a metal rolling tonneau cover but mine is an EGR RollTrac- It's a definite nice to have to secure your stuff.

God Luck with your build!

That is a really nice looking truck

 

[HarrisonK]

I like you build plan.
Here are a few of my humble suggestion as I too have '23 Mojave (and live in NJ):

• Maybe consider 35" tires -depending on what ones you get- they my ride better on the highway. I drive 35" Nitto Recon Grappler A/T- I luv'em they handle great and if rotated regularly =minimal road noise. Also I did not need to get a lift kit for them to fit witht he stock Fox suspension.
• Apply a STEK Paint Protection film applied to the front grill, around the windshield frame and on front & rear fenders.. helps to keep paint chips to a minimum
• Apply Exoshield Ultra Windshield film- it has really really helped protect the windshield from "stars" and cracks.I have great luck with this since I had it applied- no wondshield damage driving on roads and highways.
• Pinch weld covers from Barnes 4WD- metal , powder coated in black- purley cosmetic- I've added since this pic was taken- they really dress up the side profile as they cover the ugly welds with a black metal strip.
• I too have a metal rolling tonneau cover but mine is an EGR RollTrac- It's a definite nice to have to secure your stuff.

God Luck with your build!

thank you! This is very helpful. Love your build. Where in NJ are you?

 

[KTMojave]

Near where route 78 & 287 cross (Bedminster area)

 

[HarrisonK]

With the help of my shop, I’ve made some changes. I’m now doing 17” Fuel Vector wheels wrapped in 37” Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires. I’m doing full Oracle lighting (heads, tails, fenders). I’m doing a leveling kit (for the time being) and a steering stabilizer. I have a quote to re-gear to 5.13 but that’ll come later. I may do a more complete lift when I re-gear.

Here is the rendering. Real pictures to come on Friday when I pick it up.

 

[Reddout99]

With the help of my shop, I’ve made some changes. I’m now doing 17” Fuel Vector wheels wrapped in 37” Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T tires. I’m doing full Oracle lighting (heads, tails, fenders). I’m doing a leveling kit (for the time being) and some steering stabilizers. I have a quote to re-gear to 5.13 but that’ll come later. I may do a more complete lift when I re-gear.

Here is the rendering. Real pictures to come on Friday when I pick it up.

Yep, that'll work!! Gonna look damn good.
The rendering looks like it has the more "complete" lift you mention.

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