Overland Mojave Lift Suggestions Please

[bored184]

I know this questions probably gets asked alot but I have over researched the topic to the point that my brain is fried. I currently have a 2021 Jeep Mojave with 35s, steel bumpers (well it will have a steel back bumper, just haven't put it on yet), diamond back bed cover and ikamper dlx mini. The bed is usually carrying camera gear, camping gear, recovery gear, etc. The jeep is about to reach 90k miles on it and I have pretty much worn out the suspension so its time for a lift. I have attached two photos to show my current configuration. Once I am done with the 35s I will probably swap to the 37s.

I do not want a spacer lift so I have looked at Rock Krawler, Metal Cloak and and Clayton. The issue that is causing my confusion is the added weight of the over landing gear.

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[zxd9]

I have a '21 Mojave w/ 35's. I went stock until after my first trip. Just didn't have enough suspension travel left with all the stuff we are 'required' to travel with. I ended up going with a Clayton 2.5" Overland+ lift and Falcon SP2 3.3 Adjustable shocks. This works well for me and I'm pleased with it.

Before (with Air Bags)

After

 

[Brad.Clarkston]

I've been looking at lifts for the last year. I'm going with the Metal Cloak 3" and 37's.

I really wanted to go with 2" and 35"s but its going to look better with 37"s and the Metal Cloak will preform better at 3". The clearance will be better for the occasional off-roading we do do in the mountains (get off the fire roads and hit a few rock roads no rock climbing tho).

 

[Pickle_Bill]

Clayton overland plus 2.5" lift with their HD springs in the rear. Pick your poison for shocks.

 

[Bandit’s Lair]

I've been looking at lifts for the last year. I'm going with the Metal Cloak 3" and 37's.

I really wanted to go with 2" and 35"s but its going to look better with 37"s and the Metal Cloak will preform better at 3". The clearance will be better for the occasional off-roading we do do in the mountains (get off the fire roads and hit a few rock roads no rock climbing tho).

You’ll be way happier with your breakover on 37”. I haven’t done any hard rock wheeling but there have been a few times in the desert where I’ve been super close on breakover even with a 37” @2” lift.

 

[Neomonk21]

When I asked MetalCloak about the difference in their lifts, they sent me this: " the Overland kit has an inch taller set of coils in the rear to account for an “overland” built rig with 650+ lbs of weight in the rear at all times". I don't plan on having 650 lbs all the time so I went with the 2.5" Gamechanger lift for my Mojave. I plan on going with 35" tires. I don't want 37" tires because I don't want to have to regear.

My lift just arrived yesterday so I haven't had a chance to test it out yet. It'll probably be a few weeks.

 

[bored184]

Thanks for all the responses so far. Currently leaning towards Clayton 2.5in Overland+ kit with the HD rear springs. Got to figure out shocks next.

 

[bored184]

Seeing as I will have it taken apart anything else I should look into or consider? I want to be pro active.

 

[ChrisNLA]

Seeing as I will have it taken apart anything else I should look into or consider? I want to be pro active.

Kit looks pretty good.

You can throw some geometry correction brackets in the front end while the arms are out. Keeps the front arms more level to the ground - helps with ride quality, axle steer, brake dive.

Mixed thoughts on them out there. I had them on my JK

 

[Pickle_Bill]

Kit looks pretty good.

You can throw some geometry correction brackets in the front end while the arms are out. Keeps the front arms more level to the ground - helps with ride quality, axle steer, brake dive.

Mixed thoughts on them out there. I had them on my JK

Yep, mixed thoughts. Some may say it like wearing suspenders and a belt. The adjustable control arms will give you all you need for decent geometry. Adding geometry brackets will improve some things as stated at the expense of decreased clearance (they do hang down a bit). It really is your call, neither way is wrong.

 

[Stormtroopin]

Highly recommend a 4 link rear conversion for anyone asking about lift advice. I matched RockKrawlers 4 link with my MC kit and I absolutely love the drive onroad and offroad.

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