Mojave Lift Options

[SloW8]

Go with a 5:13 gear.

I ended up going 5.38s because we tow a trailer. Would recommend 5.13s

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[The White Rabbit]

Anyone plan to run bags (or modest 1” spacer just in the rear) for those that need to tow lightly on occasion?

Yes, bags are in the future for my rig. May double down with max tow springs.

 

[Rubi-Zero]

For those who have the metal cloak lift on the Mojave, what is the measurement of the front from the middle of the shock bolt where it mounts to the shock extension to the lower shock extension in the middle of the bolt.

Also if you can measure the rear shock the same way, from the middle of the upper bolt to the middle of the bottom bolt of the shock that would be much appreciated.

 

[piroman683]

has anyone attempted to install 3.0 external bypass shocks on their rig? I tried to start a post and have not heard or seen anything. Initial measurements in the rear show it could work, just need to be sure of location of bypass tubes (which can be adjusted in a custom order)

 

[SloW8]

has anyone attempted to install 3.0 external bypass shocks on their rig? I tried to start a post and have not heard or seen anything. Initial measurements in the rear show it could work, just need to be sure of location of bypass tubes (which can be adjusted in a custom order)

You will need to check the mounting eye diameter. The Mojave uses a larger bolt than the other Gladiators. So I would think you would need a bushing or a bigger hole on the shocks. May want to check with Fox on that.

Edit: For some reason I missed external bypass and read external reservoir. My bad.

 

[piroman683]

You will need to check the mounting eye diameter. The Mojave uses a larger bolt than the other Gladiators. So I would think you would need a bushing or a bigger hole on the shocks. May want to check with Fox on that.

i'm less worried about that, more interested if anyone has tried it. I'm working with an off-road racing company in CA to get one on as a test fit, but have not had time to make the hour+ drive on the weekend to the shop and begin the fit up process.

 

[SloW8]

i'm less worried about that, more interested if anyone has tried it. I'm working with an off-road racing company in CA to get one on as a test fit, but have not had time to make the hour+ drive on the weekend to the shop and begin the fit up process.

Fox lists the 3.0 in their catalog for the Gladiator so if you aren’t worried about the mounting bolts you should be good.

 

[piroman683]

Fox lists the 3.0 in their catalog for the Gladiator so if you aren’t worried about the mounting bolts you should be good.

those are the internal bypass, I'm interested in the external bypass. a 4 tube set up to be exact. the challenge is tube placement relative to frame at full compression

 

[NCLife]

So have a Mojave with a 3" spacer up front and 2" in the rear. I have the extended shock mounts, end links all the stuff. I even have a Yeti adjustable track bar up front etc.

My question is do I need geometry brackets? I see them talked about, but I'm not sure why I'd need them. Everything rides great. Axles are. Roth centered.

Educate me.

 

[SloW8]

So have a Mojave with a 3" spacer up front and 2" in the rear. I have the extended shock mounts, end links all the stuff. I even have a Yeti adjustable track bar up front etc.

My question is do I need geometry brackets? I see them talked about, but I'm not sure why I'd need them. Everything rides great. Axles are. Roth centered.

Educate me.

The brackets will give you better on road geometry at the cost of some ground clearance. It will have more caster and also roll over bumps better than stock because your control arms are at a better angle.

Have you had an alignment? Most guys are shooting for the high end of stock spec caster to get better driving characteristics. That seems to be high 5° to 6° range.

The other option is adjustable control arms. They don't have the same effect on bump control but do adjust your caster.

 

[NCLife]

The brackets will give you better on road geometry at the cost of some ground clearance. It will have more caster and also roll over bumps better than stock because your control arms are at a better angle.

Have you had an alignment? Most guys are shooting for the high end of stock spec caster to get better driving characteristics. That seems to be high 5° to 6° range.

The other option is adjustable control arms. They don't have the same effect on bump control but do adjust your caster.

I forgot to mention I do have adjustable control arms. Okay I need to do more reading then. Thank you.

 

[Wags4]

Any update on your lift? Pics?

Yes! Sorry been busy lately and forgot to follow up on here. We installed the rusty’s 2” lift with their shock extensions and their springs that they partnered with Eibach on. I have about 1k miles on this setup so far and have already hit some trails with it. It has performed great so far. The springs are a little stiffer than the stock but seem to work well with the fox shocks. Still rides great off of the pavement and have not really noticed any negative effects from the new springs. It gained just under 2” of lift. The lift kits parts appear to be good quality, time will tell. Personally i am very happy with this setup. I will update with any issues I run across but everything is working well.

 

[SloW8]

Finally got the AEV lift installed. Also did their geometry brackets and Teraflex track bars.

Tires are Maxxis Razr AT, 37x12.50r17 on KMC Dirty Harry wheels 17x8.5.

 

[Tuggernuts]

Yes! Sorry been busy lately and forgot to follow up on here. We installed the rusty’s 2” lift with their shock extensions and their springs that they partnered with Eibach on. I have about 1k miles on this setup so far and have already hit some trails with it. It has performed great so far. The springs are a little stiffer than the stock but seem to work well with the fox shocks. Still rides great off of the pavement and have not really noticed any negative effects from the new springs. It gained just under 2” of lift. The lift kits parts appear to be good quality, time will tell. Personally i am very happy with this setup. I will update with any issues I run across but everything is working well.

With the stiffer springs, do you find that you bottom out on the front bump stops less?

 

[Wags4]

With the stiffer springs, do you find that you bottom out on the front bump stops less?

Yes, didnt bottom out once this past weekend, I also don’t feel like I lost anything in the ride quality, it was still extremely smooth off road. I need to get a better picture, it sits higher than what it appears in the one I posted.

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