Piecing together a good 2 inch lift.

[anduff]

Just got some 35-11.5 R17's for my 2020 JT w/max tow. I currently have a 1.5" level kit. The tires fit ok, but I want an all round 2" lift that addresses the neccesary weak spots. I do not plan to offroad heavy other than maybe a fireroad or two. I have a built XJ for the hard stuff.

The exsisting lifts dont quite fit so I plan on putting everything together part by part. Looking for opinions or suggestions for my 2" plan with 35's. I am thinking the Mopar front lift springs, extended swaybar links and lower arms. An adjustable front tracbar since everyone seems to suggest it. At the rear I currently have good springs and air lift bags so a 1-1.5" spacer should be good. Not too worried about the swaybar links, but probably will look into the rear tracbar. Not decided on the shock brand yet. I currently have Rubicon Fox shocks that work fine for me but Im not into relocation brackets so new shocks all around. I will address modifying the bumpstops, is there anything else I should address? Again, I will not go higher in tires or lift, I have other Jeeps for that. I want to make this as bullet proof as I can for a 2" lift. Thanks

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[PuddleJumper]

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[Lrowe]

Just got some 35-11.5 R17's for my 2020 JT w/max tow. I currently have a 1.5" level kit. The tires fit ok, but I want an all round 2" lift that addresses the neccesary weak spots. I do not plan to offroad heavy other than maybe a fireroad or two. I have a built XJ for the hard stuff.

The exsisting lifts dont quite fit so I plan on putting everything together part by part. Looking for opinions or suggestions for my 2" plan with 35's. I am thinking the Mopar front lift springs, extended swaybar links and lower arms. An adjustable front tracbar since everyone seems to suggest it. At the rear I currently have good springs and air lift bags so a 1-1.5" spacer should be good. Not too worried about the swaybar links, but probably will look into the rear tracbar. Not decided on the shock brand yet. I currently have Rubicon Fox shocks that work fine for me but Im not into relocation brackets so new shocks all around. I will address modifying the bumpstops, is there anything else I should address? Again, I will not go higher in tires or lift, I have other Jeeps for that. I want to make this as bullet proof as I can for a 2" lift. Thanks

Can you post up photos of the 35 11.5's on your JT? I have an AEV 2" lift on my Mojave and would like to see the tire fit before purchasing. Thanks

 

[anduff]

Can you post up photos of the 35 11.5's on your JT? I have an AEV 2" lift on my Mojave and would like to see the tire fit before purchasing. Thanks

Can you post up photos of the 35 11.5's on your JT? I have an AEV 2" lift on my Mojave and would like to see the tire fit before purchasing. Thanks

 

[anduff]

They fit well, haven't rubbed yet. A 2 inch lift would make it look great.

 

[yoda13]

I have done something similar. I have the same lift with 3/4” spacers out back and 0.5” Clayton springs up front. I have JKS front fixed lower control arms and a JKS front track bar…

 

[mgw750]

I have Rancho level it kit (front springs, links bump stops, shocks that I didn't use) 1 inch teraflex spacer. bilstine 5100 shocks, rancho track bar. Icon 1 3/8 aluminum spacer in the rear. Some where along the line rancho geometry brackets and adjustable control arms were added and a falcon steering stabilizer. Rides and handles great, awesome ride and good even tire ware.

 

[anduff]

Looking at the Mopar lift parts list. Do I need to get new front bottom spring isolators. I understand replacing things while your there, but my current ones are fine. Didin't know if there was something special about those in the kit. Thx

 

[Stan H]

Looking at the Mopar lift parts list. Do I need to get new front bottom spring isolators. I understand replacing things while your there, but my current ones are fine. Didin't know if there was something special about those in the kit. Thx

Tera flex and rock krawler spring isolators claim to correct spring bow .

 

[MPMB]

Looking at the Mopar lift parts list. Do I need to get new front bottom spring isolators. I understand replacing things while your there, but my current ones are fine. Didin't know if there was something special about those in the kit. Thx

Probably not. I didn't replace mine when I put in my lift from Icon. I don't notice any bow with my springs. I also haven't put a straight edge to them to see.

 

[anduff]

They are different part numbers from the stock ones so must be something. Not real expensive so will probably get them.

 

[anduff]

OK, update on parts purchased. Got the front mopar lift springs w/new isolaters, lower arms, rear sway bar extensions and rear bumpstop spacer (have a front already). I also ordered a JKS front adjustable trackbar, front extended swaybar disconnects, Icon rear coil 1.38 spacer, and Terraflex rear trackbar correction bracket. Now to decide on shocks. Thinking Fox 2.0 since this is a daily driver with little chance of offroading. Im tempted to get everything on and order the size after measuring. The fronts look to need the 2-3 lift size but my slightly lower rear end may work better with Fox's "stock" size. Any thoughts??

 

[RudeJeepin]

Those Mopar lift springs will give you more than 2inches. Most Rubicons are reporting more than 2 inches in the front.

 

[Supazuk]

take a look at my build: https://www.jeepgladiatorforum.com/forum/find-threads/started
2023 Sports S max tow
swapped out stock to Rubicon flares
Front -JL R front springs (compensate for winch and bumper) teraflex 2" spacer, teraflex adjustable lowers
Rear - teraflex 1 inch spacer
35x11.5 17's

 

[Stan H]

Those Mopar lift springs will give you more than 2inches. Most Rubicons are reporting more than 2 inches in the front.

I never measured mine but I installed a 2.5 tera flex and I figure it was more that 2.5

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