mopar 2in lift

[OHJeeper]

I agree with your shop, with the Mopar lift and a 1.5” spacer the caster will be very low, also a lot of axle shift with that much lift and the oem track bar.

My caster with both is about 1 degree out of spec. On a recommended 4.8 degree caster, that's almost 20%, so from that perspective I would agree. But driveability has not been an issue for me.

With the stock track bar I was about 3/4" offset on my axle. It still tracked pretty straight, but I ended up with a Yeti XD and pulled it back. Also had to adjust the drag link after that (my steering wheel was 90 degrees -> passenger to make the JT drive straight!)

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[am1978]

I agree with your shop, with the Mopar lift and a 1.5” spacer the caster will be very low, also a lot of axle shift with that much lift and the oem track bar.

I will have steer smarts yeti track bars for front and rear and a Fox steering stabilizer (though shaft) installed at the same time. Not that those negate your input. I was looking for additional perspectives on the issue and I appreciate it. I’ll probably sell the spacer kit.

 

[OHJeeper]

I will have steer smarts yeti track bars for front and rear and a Fox steering stabilizer (though shaft) installed at the same time. Not that those negate your input. I was looking for additional perspectives on the issue and I appreciate it. I’ll probably sell the spacer kit.

You'll definitely have a rake without the spacers, but you may not even notice it. With the levelers, I am within 1/4" front to back.

Maybe you hold on to the spacers and see how you like it without before you sell them? If you decide to put them back, you only need to remove the sway bar links and maybe one end of the track bar to clear the springs + levelers. You could do it in your garage in less than an hour.

 

[cornholio8]

My Mopar 2 inch with additional 3/4 spacer is definitely sagging in the front after 15K miles and the addition of ARB stubby/Apex winch. I'm thinking of ordering 3.5-4 inch front Springs, Shocks and Adustable lower control arms for a full Frankenstein.

Anyone done this?

 

[Vtur]

Imo, i think a little rake on a truck is a good thing when carrying a load. Mine has an inch rake but looks level while in motion.

 

[OHJeeper]

Imo, i think a little rake on a truck is a good thing when carrying a load. Mine has an inch rake but looks level while in motion.

Agreed, which is why they come from the factory with it. Also agreed that many people don't even notice it!

 

[cmb396]

I’m getting ready to have a shop install my Mopar 2” lift on my rubicon. Prior to ordering the lift I ordered the teraflex 1-1.5 spacer (leveling) kit for the front. You have both installed? I swear I have seen others post they did too. My local shop recommends against installing both, saying the don’t recommend “doubling up”. I got the leveling kit because I’d like to eliminate any rake if there is any (most posts I see are consistent with that); wasn’t planning on the lift, but found a good deal on one so bought it a couple months later. Is it normal practice for shops to not install both a lift and a leveling kit?

I have mopar 2" w/1.5 TF spacer. However, I have adj trac bar and adj lca's and have my caster set at 6 degree. Drives perfect on 39" KM3s. Sits perfectly level with bedrack installed.

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

Why does no one talk about adjustable rear track bars to center the rear axle when getting a lift?

 

[OnlyOne]

Why does no one talk about adjustable rear track bars to center the rear axle when getting a lift?

Most times you don’t need it for 2” of lift and relocation brackets are a better solution anyway. They correct roll center.

 

[RodRecket]

Most times you don’t need it for 2” of lift and relocation brackets are a better solution anyway. They correct roll center.

Do you think it would it be worth doing a relocation bracket in addition to an adjustable trackbar? I have an adjustable rear and everything is perfectly centered but I have been toying with the addition of a bracket. Don't really have any handling issues though

 

[NewGladdyOWNR]

I recently installed a mopar factory lift kit with no spacers. But I did swap out the track bar (after chatting with Xraytech) at the same time. It’s a little firmer than factory Rubi suspension Which is great. but the steering felt loose with 36 psi. Dropped to 33psi on and it’s much better. I’m currently on 35s. Drove it a week then swapped out the steering stabilizer with a matching Fox brand. Much nicer now. Next is to add a rear track bar relocation bracket. If anyone has done that already. Please share if it’s worth it. Before and after pics.

following, looking for the same info on the rear track bracket.

 

[OnlyOne]

Do you think it would it be worth doing a relocation bracket in addition to an adjustable trackbar? I have an adjustable rear and everything is perfectly centered but I have been toying with the addition of a bracket. Don't really have any handling issues though

No, usually the bracket will have enough relocation to center the axle. In your case, I wouldn’t worry about the bracket. One or the other. The bracket is preferable unless you have over 4” of lift.

 

[SURF&TURF]

I’m getting ready to have a shop install my Mopar 2” lift on my rubicon. Prior to ordering the lift I ordered the teraflex 1-1.5 spacer (leveling) kit for the front. You have both installed? I swear I have seen others post they did too. My local shop recommends against installing both, saying the don’t recommend “doubling up”. I got the leveling kit because I’d like to eliminate any rake if there is any (most posts I see are consistent with that); wasn’t planning on the lift, but found a good deal on one so bought it a couple months later. Is it normal practice for shops to not install both a lift and a leveling kit?

My local Jeep dealer is installing the Mopar lift with the Teraflex 1.5" front spacer today on my JTRD, they have added spacers as well to other lifts they installed. It looks like you have a JTRD, did you get the Diesel specific lift kit 77072469AC as the Diesel weighs 400lbs more and uses different springs.

 

[am1978]

My local Jeep dealer is installing the Mopar lift with the Teraflex 1.5" front spacer today on my JTRD, they have added spacers as well to other lifts they installed. It looks like you have a JTRD, did you get the Diesel specific lift kit 77072469AC as the Diesel weighs 400lbs more and uses different springs.

Yes, got the AC kit.

 

[am1978]

My local Jeep dealer is installing the Mopar lift with the Teraflex 1.5" front spacer today on my JTRD, they have added spacers as well to other lifts they installed. It looks like you have a JTRD, did you get the Diesel specific lift kit 77072469AC as the Diesel weighs 400lbs more and uses different springs.

My dealer wants $250 more than my local shop…..so they can rip me off and have me drop off the truck so then they take it to the same guy I’m taking it to…because he installs lifts for them. Fishy. I’ll talk to my guy, but it’s my understanding that the spacers aren’t hard to install later.

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