Mojave lift question...

[yoda13]

https://teraflex.com/jt-mojave-falcon-shock-bushing-kit-front.html

Thank you. I am so tired I couldn’t think of what a bushing was called.

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[CJ5w4wdSmokyOnMyTail]

Who hurt me? haha, what a deflection to what Im asking. WHY would you compare a 3.3 Falcon shock to a stock Fox shock on the Gladiator and say the Mojave is "hype" - clearly you are mudding the waters by not comparing apples to apples. if you're going to compare a stock Rubicon to a stock Mojave, then give your opinion on that.

By the way- YOU are the one spewing nonsense by comparing apples to oranges and then posting it

Relax. It will be ok. It is fine for people to share their thoughts online. And when we disagree, we all do so as friends, without name calling, and with civility.

 

[aevgladitorrubi]

I am about to be new to the mojave line, all my other JL's and JT are rubicons, but getting ready to trade our JLUR in on a mojave.
Question is, are the shocks worth keeping with plans on lifting and using extensions? The truck will be for my son, so will be 99.9% on road, and I'm sure the occasional light off road adventure. I will most likely go with a metalcloak 2.5, possibly 3.5, and likely 38" nitto trail grapplers.
Would appreciate some feedback and if anyone is running a similar lift with oem fox 2.5's. Thanks.

NO-- and don't forget about Clayton Offraod and/or AEV for 2.5" lifts-- Falcon shocks also transform the ride...

 

[cmb396]

https://teraflex.com/jt-mojave-falcon-shock-bushing-kit-front.html

Do you know if it's possible to retrofit rear falcons for a JL to JT or Mojave? I'm guessing the rear mojave mounts are different from other models as well?!

 

[whysoserious]

Do you know if it's possible to retrofit rear falcons for a JL to JT or Mojave? I'm guessing the rear mojave mounts are different from other models as well?!

Unsure, but TeraFlex lists two different SKU numbers for the JLU and the JT (3.3 0-1.5 Fast Adjust example).

 

[Bjeepz]

Keep it simple with the AEV spacer kit. If you feel you need track bars after thr install you can add those from whatever brand you like. The one you removed from the JLUR will fit the front!

 

[Toro34]

Keep it simple with the AEV spacer kit. If you feel you need track bars after thr install you can add those from whatever brand you like. The one you removed from the JLUR will fit the front!

@cmb396
one more thing to keep in mind, not all larger tires will fit in the spare tire location with the stock rear trackbar.

I upgraded to the Clayton rear in order to fit a 37 in the spare tire location without interference

 

[cmb396]

@cmb396
one more thing to keep in mind, not all larger tires will fit in the spare tire location with the stock rear trackbar.

I upgraded to the Clayton rear in order to fit a 37 in the spare tire location without interference

Thanks, I'm aware tho. I am using a 37" KM3 for my spare, which fits fine even tho I am running 39" Km3. I have on board air and patch kit in mine, and figure if I cannot repair something, atleast a 37 will get me home.

 

[outdoor.adventures]

My Mojave is still using the OEM Fox 2.5s with Synergy lift springs (and a complete lift otherwise). I tried Clayton springs as well for a few thousand miles, but find the spring rate of the Synergy springs to be a better pairing with the damping of the Mojave Fox shocks as far as ride quality and performance goes. In other words, with the Synergy springs my Mojave feels more forgiving over choppy stuff. Compression is now more controlled by the shocks rather than "bouncing back" because of the stiffness of the springs.

In the front, I found the 3" upper MetalCloak shock extensions for the Mojave to be better build quality (and direct fit) compared to the lower Teraflex 2" shock extensions. As others have posted, if you use the Teraflex shock extensions on the front lowers you need to drill out the extensions' bolt holes to fit the larger Mojave-specific M14 shock bolts - I used a 9/16" bit to do so.
In the rear I used Evo 2.5" shock extensions.

I bench tested the Mojave shocks to determine the length of each Mojave shock bypass zone to ensure that, with shock extensions, I remained in the right shaft range at ride height. Details here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...pring-rate-and-bypass-zone.35064/post-1073959

Build thread post here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/the-mojave-jt-build-information.65321/post-1072249

 

[cmb396]

My Mojave is still using the OEM Fox 2.5s with Synergy lift springs (and a complete lift otherwise). I tried Clayton springs as well for a few thousand miles, but find the spring rate of the Synergy springs to be superior and pair well with the Mojave Fox shocks as far as ride quality and performance goes.

In the front, I found the 3" upper MetalCloak shock extensions for the Mojave to be better build quality (and direct fit) compared to the lower Teraflex 2" shock extensions. As others have posted, if you use the Teraflex shock extensions on the front lowers you need to drill out the extensions' bolt holes to fit the larger Mojave-specific M14 shock bolts - I used a 9/16" bit to do so.
In the rear I used Evo 2.5" shock extensions.

I bench tested the Mojave shocks to determine the length of each Mojave shock bypass zone to ensure that, with shock extensions, I remained in the right shaft range at ride height. Details here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...pring-rate-and-bypass-zone.35064/post-1073959

Build thread post here: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/threads/the-mojave-jt-build-information.65321/post-1072249

Great post, thank you!
Agree on synergy springs as well. That’s what I pulled off my JLUR combined with falcon 3.1 shocks (older version).
Still very well may use the front springs on whatever I get and get 2” synergy springs for the rear, haven’t decided yet.

 

[Pescatoral Pursuit]

I'd run the factory shocks with extensions first to see if the ride is acceptable.
It goes without saying there's better aftermarket options but whether they're necessary for what you want to do is another matter.

I tried Clayton springs as well for a few thousand miles, but find the spring rate of the Synergy springs to be superior

Please explain the difference in less subjective terms, thanks!

For this truck, it will be for my son in hs, so essentially just driving to school and football.

Do you have room for one more? Maybe a conservatorship? I come from the ghetto and a broken home but with a promising pro football career. I swear I won't turn on you in 15 years.

I'll take a Farout trim in Firecracker. Thanks Dad, you're the best!

 

[outdoor.adventures]

Please explain the difference in less subjective terms, thanks!

Sure, updated:

I tried Clayton springs as well for a few thousand miles, but find the spring rate of the Synergy springs to be a better pairing with the damping of the Mojave Fox shocks as far as ride quality and performance goes. In other words, with the Synergy springs my Mojave feels more forgiving over choppy stuff. Compression is now more controlled by the shocks rather than "bouncing back" because of the stiffness of the springs.

 

[JarHeadLV]

Sure, updated:

If you don't mind- do you have the correct link for the Synergy springs for the Mojave?

 

[outdoor.adventures]

If you don't mind- do you have the correct link for the Synergy springs for the Mojave?

do you mean product link? They only have one kind of JL/JT front springs at varying lift heights. https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-jlu-jt-front-lift-coil-springs.html

 

[JarHeadLV]

do you mean product link? They only have one kind of JL/JT front springs at varying lift heights. https://www.synergymfg.com/synergy-jeep-jl-jlu-jt-front-lift-coil-springs.html

yes, thank you. I think I'll try them on my Gladiator

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