Spacer vs Mopar 2" coils - options/part #'s

[The Yeti]

Well here it goes again.... Recently found out my stock Gladiator I bought less than a year ago 'slightly' used low mile didn't have stock suspension. Looks to have a 2"-2 1/4" spacer above the front coil, a shock extension and I'm going to assume it must have a longer stable bar link (that is strictly an assumption but pretty safe assumption I think). Anyway, no idea brand and what else if any is on the Rear. ForstJeep assumed it looks about the same height & suspension wise as most of the other stock looking Jeeps around here. So I'm considering removing the spacer amd putting the Mopar springs instead mostly because there is a warranty on it for another year and a half or so and I just figure a spring would be better than a spacer.
So question # 1 correct me if I'm wrong there and just wasting money.
Second I would be considering buying the longer Mopar LCA's to get the caster back in spec or closer too for a low cost. Which comes to question # 2 would all I need is the lower control arms and the coils and be good to go OR do I need that lower coil adjuster liner up thing too or is the stock kne the same (assuming the one ai have is the stock one)?
And finally Question #3 looking at the Mopar 2" lift kit can anyone confirm the part #'s I'm seeing are :
Front LH coil 68436806AA
Front RH coil 68436807AA
Lower control arms (2) 68322798AA

Also seeing that lower (I'll call it a coil alignment piece) as part # 68427380AA (LH) & 68342250AC (RH) is that any different than the one on the Gladiator from stock.
Almost forgot will likely need the lower bumpstops to? Part # 68501831AA?
Looking to save on cost but go about it in a logical way not wasting money, I mean if it doesn'tmake semse to go to coils and stick with the spacer maybe ai should leave it too and just get the LCA's(?). For whatever it's worth I have a 2021 80th Anniversary and will leave the shocks and extensions until I decide I want to spend the cash on some upgraded shocks. Plan to stay at the 2" likely and put 35's on eventually once my 285 70 17s are done.

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[JTGuy]

You are needing to tell us more about what you have and what you want for us to tell you what you need.
F&R track bars
Adjustable control arms
How much lift do you want?

 

[The Yeti]

Like I say, likely to stick at that 2" which is about what I have now judging by the tape measure from bolt to bolt on the shock extension and roughing it in near the spacer on top of the coil. Otherwise, stock to my knowledge other than the spacer lift on it.
My questions were more or less, is it worth it to go with a spring vs the spacer already on it? Is that all I need? Are those the correct part numbers?
I mean from what I read around here why pay $3600 for the Mopar lift kit when I could buy those parts for the front and figure shocks out later, saving a ton of cash now. Most people seem to say the "Fox" that come with the kit aren't real fox quality and just a sticker anyway(or maybe I'm confusing that with the stock Rubi shocks or something). I also could go adjustable control arms for an extra $500+ but if I'm not going to be lifting any higher is it worth it or just stay with the slightly longer Mopar LCA's...

 

[MudderNuker]

If I recall correctly the Mopar lift can be purchased for around $1535 with the Fox shocks and $1766 for the Bilstein reservoirs on Quadratec. Of course that does not include installation. In my case my plan is to get the 2" Mopar front coils, Mopar links, Mopar bump stops and some other brand adjustable track bar. The reason is that I already have TF shock brackets, JKS Geo brackets (I prefer the brackets over the longer LCAs) and 3/4" rear spacers. The track bar I want has to be double adjustable so I don't have to undo one side to adjust. BAM has the springs and links. Maybe this is good option for you.

 

[kevman65]

A spacer lift allows you to use the factory coils and shocks if you like that ride.

If you don't like that ride and want to stiffen or soften the ride, then it's time to dive down the rabbit hole and start looking for something that suits your taste.

We can't decide for you, it's your opinion on the ride quality of your JT.

 

[The Yeti]

I get that nobody can decide for me. I'm looking to make an informed decision myself. Thats why Im asking questions hoping peole with some more experience on it might have some answers. New to Jeeps and been reading endlessly with mixed results on things. Install isn't an issue, I'll get it done. I mean ride quality isn't really the question or concern yet. Kinda just looking to figure the basics out first but I gues since it's still at square one with those questions.... So then, are the Mopar 2" lift springs stiffer? I don't think a softer spring would be beneficial. What's the difference in ride between spacers and springs in general? I'm in Canada so the price I stated is a deal price not dealer price. I'm sure if I bought fron a U.S. vendor frpm the site here it wpuld work out similar and longer shipping times etc.
Are those the correct part #'s for a 3.6L gas Gladiator? Some sites seem to keep saying Wrangler only which makes me think twice.

 

[kevman65]

The MOPAR kit is basically the same thing you have on your JT. Only difference is all the new parts are longer.

 

[The Yeti]

That sums it up a lot better. Thank you for that. I mean just buying the lower control arms for now (or an adjustable set if I'm saving that much money not buying the entire kit) would make the most sense in that case. I guess now the decision turns to Teraflex adjustable or the slightly longer Mopars for cheap.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

That sums it up a lot better. Thank you for that. I mean just buying the lower control arms for now (or an adjustable set if I'm saving that much money not buying the entire kit) would make the most sense in that case. I guess now the decision turns to Teraflex adjustable or the slightly longer Mopars for cheap.

Adjustable isn’t much more and gives you nearly endless options for dialing it in. I’d check some other brands too. Some nice options from Clayton, RockJock, Rock Krawler, to name a few.

 

[The Yeti]

I've been searching brands and options. But being in Canada I'm finding options a little more limited when weighing cost. There is a pretty significant difference a couple steps across the border. Some brands I can't seem to source without buying and shipping across the border and again the cost difference with shipping and our shitty dollar adds up quick. I like the maintence free deal with the adjustable Teraflex but it's $650+ here vs the mopars shipped to my door tax in at $160.
From what I've read around here the Mopar lowers will give between 1 to 1.5 degrees caster back after lifting a bit(if that's true?) depending on your particular Jeep. I'm thinking I'll borrow a digital angle finder or buy one and see where I'm at now. If I'm closer to 5 then the Mopars might be good enough. If I'm lower than that then it might make more sense to get adjustable that would get me closer to 6 to 6.5 for better on road handling and angles for the steering etc

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