Mojave + Level Kit?

[bbowsa]

Hi guys and gals, I'm new to Jeep and this forum. I just got my Mojave 6sp yesterday and absolutely loving it. I had spent a decent amount of time reading and doing research and thought I had a pretty good idea of what mods I might want. I knew I wanted to drive it for a few months before I actually did anything but here I am having had my Glad for all of 24 hours and I'm already rethinking things.

I know I don't want a huge lift and massive tires. I also had zeroed in on not liking the factory rake of the Gladiator. I was pretty sure since the Mojave's already 1" taller I would do 35's and the Teraflex levelling kit and call it a day. After seeing my Mojave in person though, I'm not sure it has the same rake as the other Gladiators. It might just be because of the larger hood scoop but the truck just looks more level to my eye.

My questions are:
- Does anyone have any info on whether the Mojave "lift" vs other trims is front-only vs whole body?
- Has anyone with a Mojave installed a leveling kit? If so, what do you think of it and would you mind posting pics? I don't want it to look like it's dragging it's ass.
- If I opted instead for the Mopar 2" lift, would that mean replacing the Mojave suspension that was one of the main reasons I chose to go Mojave in the first place?
- Finally, not Mojave-specific, but does anyone know if there's a dead pedal out there that can be used with a manual? There's not much space to the left of the clutch so I'm not thinking it's likely but my left foot just feels like it's searching for something to rest on when not on the clutch.

I did try to search the forums but couldn't really find the answers to any of this, thanks in advance for any help or insight you guys can give!

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[SocalMojave]

The Mojave has a 1in lift up front compared to the Rubicon. This gets rid of that rake present on the other Gladiators.

If you do the Mopar lift, you would be getting rid of the Mojave Fox suspension. There are spacer lift kits (AEV has a Mojave specific version) that retain the Fox suspension.

There’s some good info here:
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/should-i-go-rubicon-or-mojave.51696/

 

[Sonoran_Mohavey]

Unless you really want the lift or the look, 35’s fit perfect without a lift. Im running 37’s and have no rubbing and great articulation (with a fender chop) and left the suspension fully stock.

(Im beefing up a lot of components but height wise will remain the same)

 

[Fouts]

Hard to imagine you did a search. There are tons of threads in this.

 

[bbowsa]

Unless you really want the lift or the look, 35’s fit perfect without a lift. Im running 37’s and have no rubbing and great articulation (with a fender chop) and left the suspension fully stock.

(Im beefing up a lot of components but height wise will remain the same)

Man, that setup looks great! Might have to jump to 37s, wasn't sure I wanted to re-gear but it might be worth it

 

[bbowsa]

Hard to imagine you did a search. There are tons of threads in this.

I read all over the place. Maybe I didn't use to correct keywords, I don't know. Either way, isn't this what a message board is for?

 

[Tuggernuts]

I have the AEV spacer lift. I’m on 35s now but plan on going to 37s in the future. For what it’s worth I think my Mojave looked great on 35s with no added lift.

 

[Sonoran_Mohavey]

Man, that setup looks great! Might have to jump to 37s, wasn't sure I wanted to re-gear but it might be worth it

I’ll regear at some point but the 4.10’s are fine with 37’s. A regear will be nice, but its not as bad without it as some people make it out to be. From 33’s to 37’s there for sure is a loss in power, but from daily driving city and highway to offroading… the 4.10’s get the job done

 

[Sonoran_Mohavey]

I have the AEV spacer lift. I’m on 35s now but plan on going to 37s in the future. For what it’s worth I think my Mojave looked great on 35s with no added lift.

The blue with those aev wheels looks soooo good

 

[Gvsukids]

Finally, not Mojave-specific, but does anyone know if there's a dead pedal out there that can be used with a manual?

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/dead-pedal.20007/post-306896

If I opted instead for the Mopar 2" lift, would that mean replacing the Mojave suspension that was one of the main reasons I chose to go Mojave in the first place?

Yes.

Has anyone with a Mojave installed a leveling kit? If so, what do you think of it and would you mind posting pics? I don't want it to look like it's dragging it's ass.

https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/2021-gladiator-mojave-spacer-lift-for-37s.36413/

I read all over the place. Maybe I didn't use to correct keywords, I don't know. Either way, isn't this what a message board is for?

Search Google for anything with Gladiator and forum and you'll find a lot.

 

[mikeviv18]

I have the AEV spacer lift. I’m on 35s now but plan on going to 37s in the future. For what it’s worth I think my Mojave looked great on 35s with no added lift.

Did the AEV spacer lift take the front rake out?

 

[Arisdocjk]

Aev spacer lift, still have the rake

 

[Tuggernuts]

Did the AEV spacer lift take the front rake out?

No. Doesn't seem as pronounced but it's still there. Mind you I have an aftermarket bumper and winch.

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