Lift, leveling…help me out

[johnchabin]

I'm going to keep it simple for you. You're the perfect candidate for this...

Buy the Mopar 2" and enjoy!

I didn’t read that as sarcasm… I think it was sincere advice.

Some dealers around here will sell the mopar lift + installation as a package. I’m seeing around $2400 installed.

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[KevinC]

It does not level the front.

It has fixed length lower arms, fixed length front sway bar links, and it includes shocks. Those parts are designed for the lift height it provides out of the box. You can add coil spacers in the front, but now the front shocks will be slightly too short. The front sway bar links will be a little too short. The lower control arms will be a little too short and you might not have enough caster for it to drive straight without wandering. The front axle will be more off center and it might be to the point it bothers you enough to need a new adjustable track bar.

If you want it level, I don't think the Mopar kit is a good base to start with. You can get a entry level lift from Clayton, MetalCloak, Evo, Rock Krawler for about the same price as the Mopar lift. And you'll have adjustable parts that can accommodate height changes if you want to change the rake.

As for warranty, a lift voids the warranty on the parts you swap and anything that fails because of the lift. In my opinion, there is not much risk here.

This is about the most sound advise you are going to receive in regard to your questions. The variables are endless and there isn't a blanket answer. This information @Wheelin98TJ posted just shows you that changes are going to require more changes than you expected if you are not careful.

 

[starrskream]

This is about the most sound advise you are going to receive in regard to your questions. The variables are endless and there isn't a blanket answer. This information @Wheelin98TJ posted just shows you that changes are going to require more changes than you expected if you are not careful.

I agree the advice is sound. I’m an overthinker so I tend to lean as much as I can before I spend thousands of dollars.
I definitely appreciate the advice posted here.

 

[Saltymedic]

what makes me "the perfect candidate?" asking questions trying to learn about the options? I know crap about lifts. Despite working on cars and trucks for myself since 1997 I've never done anything with lifts. I dont want top spend the $$ on a crap lift and regret it. Learning, asking is the only way to get there.

I said that because it's not a complicated lift, it's a mild to moderate lift, it's backed by the full factory warranty, it's relatively affordable, every dealership installs it. In my opinion it's the perfect beginner's lift. I would venture to say that it's the most prevalent Gladiator lift because of it's versatility. You're welcome. Now go get it and enjoy. Don't forget to post pictures ?

 

[johnchabin]

it's backed by the full factory warranty

Dealerships will use any excuse to reject warranty claims, as you are surely aware. I’m considering this lift for that reason. I just clicked over 2000 miles, so I have a lot of warranty remaining.

 

[starrskream]

I said that because it's not a complicated lift, it's a mild to moderate lift, it's backed by the full factory warranty, it's relatively affordable, every dealership installs it. In my opinion it's the perfect beginner's lift. I would venture to say that it's the most prevalent Gladiator lift because of it's versatility. You're welcome. Now go get it and enjoy. Don't forget to post pictures ?

I figured that, wasn’t thinking it was sarcasm lol.
problem is I want it level and lifted. Don’t want to waste parts or money. That box it comes in is pretty cool though lol.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I figured that, wasn’t thinking it was sarcasm lol.
problem is I want it level and lifted. Don’t want to waste parts or money. That box it comes in is pretty cool though lol.

Another option that might help you keep the warranty if that is a big concern to you. You could use the Mopar lift kit parts for the front lift and use a coil spacer in the rear to level it out. Instead of lifting the Mopar lift higher in the front to level it, lower the rear by not using Mopar springs and instead use coil spacers that are shorter. For your shocks, keep the factory shocks and use shock extensions.

Mopar front kit parts (approx price w/ discount):

Mopar front coil springs ($150)​

Mopar front lower arms ($90)​

Mopar front sway bar links ($65)​

Mopar front bumpstop extensions ($45)​

Mopar front lower coil spring isolators ($20)​

Additional parts needed (approx price):

Front shock extensions ($60)​

Rear shock extensions ($60)​

Rear coil spacers ($35)​

About $525 in parts for what is listed above.

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