Mojave take off suspension on Overland

[Mudhorn]

Hello everyone!

So the short story goes like this:

I purchased a new 2021 JT Overland and before I even had the chance to make my first payment I found one hell of a deal. Through FB marketplace I was able to acquire all 4 of the Mojave Shocks, the Front coil Mojave springs and a bucket of what appears to be the steering stabilizer and control arms for $600. (Image below of the haul)

My questions for anyone who is willing to help.

What do I need to watch out for before installing these part on my JT?

As I understand it I might have to purchase some wheel spacers to make sure I have enough clearance for the shocks and I might have to drill into my bumper to mount the reservoirs.

Will the lift provided by the Mojave coils be enough to run 35's? and Do I need to worry about the rear coils?

Lastly I heard that the control arms, etc are a beefier version of what came stock on my overland. Is this true? Will I have any issues installing these onto my overland due to not having the wider axels?

Thank you very much to whomever responds!

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[steveorama]

Good find and that's a fantastic price. #jealous
I usually see them when they pop up for at least a grand or more. I believe the control arms are the same on all of the trims though. I just did the Rubicon shock/springs takeoffs on mine from a forum member who swapped their Rubi over to a Mojave setup. I believe he had to drill out and replace a bushing on the rear shocks IIRC as the bolt is a larger diameter. The front also require some handy work to mount the front reservoir. Keep us posted of the install. Just doing the Rubi takeoff on my Overland I picked up about an 1" front and 1 1/4" in the rear. From what I've heard the Mojaves are another 1" on top of that. So you shouldn't have any issues running 35s. I run 33s on my current setup and that was before I mounted the Rubi springs.

 

[redfish]

Hopefully it is just the angle of the picture or my monitor but it looks like 1 front spring and 1 rear spring?

Hello everyone!

So the short story goes like this:

I purchased a new 2021 JT Overland and before I even had the chance to make my first payment I found one hell of a deal. Through FB marketplace I was able to acquire all 4 of the Mojave Shocks, the Front coil Mojave springs and a bucket of what appears to be the steering stabilizer and control arms for $600. (Image below of the haul)

My questions for anyone who is willing to help.

What do I need to watch out for before installing these part on my JT?

As I understand it I might have to purchase some wheel spacers to make sure I have enough clearance for the shocks and I might have to drill into my bumper to mount the reservoirs.

Will the lift provided by the Mojave coils be enough to run 35's? and Do I need to worry about the rear coils?

Lastly I heard that the control arms, etc are a beefier version of what came stock on my overland. Is this true? Will I have any issues installing these onto my overland due to not having the wider axels?

Thank you very much to whomever responds!

 

[Mudhorn]

Hopefully it is just the angle of the picture or my monitor but it looks like 1 front spring and 1 rear spring?

The springs are identical so I believe they are both the Front as the previous owners said he kept the rear springs in his JT after the lift.

Good find and that's a fantastic price. #jealous
I usually see them when they pop up for at least a grand or more. I believe the control arms are the same on all of the trims though. I just did the Rubicon shock/springs takeoffs on mine from a forum member who swapped their Rubi over to a Mojave setup. I believe he had to drill out and replace a bushing on the rear shocks IIRC as the bolt is a larger diameter. The front also require some handy work to mount the front reservoir. Keep us posted of the install. Just doing the Rubi takeoff on my Overland I picked up about an 1" front and 1 1/4" in the rear. From what I've heard the Mojaves are another 1" on top of that. So you shouldn't have any issues running 35s. I run 33s on my current setup and that was before I mounted the Rubi springs.

Thank you for the heads up on the rear shock, I am flip flopping if I should do this instal myself or have a professional take care of it.

 

[Erievon]

You should probably pick up rear coils to match, otherwise you may end up with a Carolina squat.

Great deal on this though, darn near stole it. Might want to look into a set of hydro-bumps too, to round out the proper set up.

 

[MrZappo]

You should probably pick up rear coils to match, otherwise you may end up with a Carolina squat.

Great deal on this though, darn near stole it. Might want to look into a set of hydro-bumps too, to round out the proper set up.

I once dated a girl with a "Carolina Squat" and curiously a set of hydro bumps helped that situation as well ...

 

[steveorama]

Thank you for the heads up on the rear shock, I am flip flopping if I should do this instal myself or have a professional take care of it.

I double checked and I misquoted, it's the front shocks that have the bushing issue. It looks like its the lower mount that is the culprit. Post #85 should point you in the right direction.
https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/...on-and-mojave-worlds.42487/page-6#post-720881

 

[Garemlin]

I have zero to offer except to say that's a helluva deal. Nice find.

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