Just got my 2 inch mopar lift kit. Anything Extra I would need?

[Metalhead]

I am planning on an adjustable front track bar. Someone told me the springs will bow out and would need to get different spring isolators to correct that? I did read in the instructions to install the springs so they bow out. I'm going to run 35 inch tires and my rig is being build for overlanding. Just want to make sure I have everything I need before tearing into it.

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[rhaney02]

You're thinking spring cups on the bottom. The MOPAR kit comes with new ones to correct for the spring bow (at least mine did). The isolators on the top do nothing to correct for spring bow.

With my MOPAR/Fox kit I also went with Rough Country 3/4" front spring spacers (to level out the rake a little more), a Steersmarts Yeti adjustable front track bar, Synergy adjustable front lower control arms (the supplied MOPAR extended lower control arms did not give enough caster with the extra 3/4" from the RC spacers), and a MOPAR/Fox steering stabilizer.

I am also running 35 in. tires and I have no spring bow and it handles better than stock, although maybe a little stiffer, probably mostly due to my E load tires. The extra parts also tightened up the steering.

 

[Metalhead]

Like how you gladiator sits.

 

[rhaney02]

Like how you gladiator sits.

By the way, you're gonna get more than 2" on the MOPAR kit. I was actually surprised how much it was even though I already knew it would be more than what the kit states.

 

[jhale1800]

If you plan on offroading with plenty of articulation, you might consider a good set of sway bar disconnects. JKS or Autolynx are good. If you go JKS, I would get the larger 2.5" set.
If you just plan on overlanding dirt and gravel roads, it's not necessary.

 

[Zachanadandy]

You have everything you NEED covered but there are some things I'd add right out the gate. In the rear you could add a rear trackbar bracket for a low cost upgrade that not only helps center the rear axle but also improves the roll center and handling. As others mentioned sway bar disconnects, even overlanding are a priority for me. The Jeep rides so much smoother disconnected even if you're just exploring dirt roads. If you want even better ride and handling out of the rear I highly recommend the rock krawler rear triangulated 4 link kit. Gets rid of the rear trackbar entirely, flexes and handles better than stock, eliminates nearly all head toss you get hitting big dips at an angle like driveway entrances, and gets rid of the pinion dive you get when flexing the stock long lower and very short upper control arm setup.

 

[PSO]

If you plan on offroading with plenty of articulation, you might consider a good set of sway bar disconnects. JKS or Autolynx are good. If you go JKS, I would get the larger 2.5" set.
If you just plan on overlanding dirt and gravel roads, it's not necessary.

Here is a Video to help prove your point.

 

[Rick_Jame55]

I am planning on an adjustable front track bar. Someone told me the springs will bow out and would need to get different spring isolators to correct that? I did read in the instructions to install the springs so they bow out. I'm going to run 35 inch tires and my rig is being build for overlanding. Just want to make sure I have everything I need before tearing into it.

I highly recommend this . I’ve had mine for almost 4 years now no issues whatsoever. Little pricey but it is worth it.

https://ridefox.com/products/factory-race-series-2-0-ats-stabilizer-6FOX 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer | Wrangler JL and Gladiator JT – RideFOX

 

[Pliny]

I am planning on an adjustable front track bar. Someone told me the springs will bow out and would need to get different spring isolators to correct that? I did read in the instructions to install the springs so they bow out. I'm going to run 35 inch tires and my rig is being build for overlanding. Just want to make sure I have everything I need before tearing into it.

If you got the version of the kit with the remote reservoir shocks, then this post:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...ith-fox-or-bilstein-shocks.89844/post-1442977
Has the Bilstein install instructions attached.

Unless they've updated the instructions, a couple of the torque specs that they show are wrong. The rear bump stop spacer bolts are way too small to be torqued to 80 ft/lbs, and the spec for the front brake hose bracket bolt on the axle is also too high.

I got 2" of lift with the kit on my JTR, so you should end up getting more lift than that, assuming your Sport S is lighter than my Rubicon.

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