Why did you/didn’t you lift your JT?

[Montana_Wildcat]

Not lifting mine until either it's out of warranty or the suspension needs replacing. I bought the Mojave for what it is and what it can do as is. I will put on 35s when the stocks wear out, but otherwise, I'm 100% happy with it the way it is.

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[ShadowsPapa]

My wife is 5'2" and I'm 5'6" with a 28" inseam. Lifting isn't in the cards until I buy new sliders w/ steps.

Same reason mine isn't lifted - other than can't see the need, really. Looks fine with the .75" spacers and Rubicon front springs. There's no rocks here to clear and 35s aren't in my near-term future.
My wife already complains about getting in and out. We're in our 60s and lives of work, lifting and bending means our knees and backs just aren't up for higher climbs.
But - she has asked about "electric steps" so one of these days..... those steps may be something I'd do.

I’m more interested in adjustable reservoir shocks and higher quality suspension than in actually raising the vehicle so I’m only going as high as necessary to fit 35s on a Sport with full articulation. In theory, by the time I’ve got adjustable control arms and track bars, the changing height should just be a matter of springs and bump stops if I ever want to change anything

That's my thing - I'm more for higher quality than higher, period. And these Rubicon take-off fox shocks just aren't that great, IMO.

Depends on the lift, if you want to do it right, you relocate the control arms to keep the geometry correct - similar for track bar. Adjustable isn't enough when those arms are swung down and no longer parallel to the ground.

 

[Alans17]

Depends on the lift, if you want to do it right, you relocate the control arms to keep the geometry correct - similar for track bar. Adjustable isn't enough when those arms are swung down and no longer parallel to the ground.

The lift I’m looking at has LCA drop brackets and I want to also add a rear track bar relocation bracket. Adjustable control arms all around will be more of a phase 2.

 

[DailyMoparGuy]

In short, money was my deciding factor.

For me, I settled for the level kit until I pay off the truck. I’ll run 33s until then. Once it’s paid off, I’ll probably go with a full blown lift kit like Stage 6 Icon or something. I’ll size up to 35s or 37s and regear as well.

 

[Gvsukids]

I haven't lifted mine. I got the Max Tow package and part of that is the unique progressive rear springs. Not that I plan to ever tow anything over 3500-4000lbs, but I do use a hitch carrier for my dirtbike and like the functionality of those springs.

However, I did install a set of Rubicon fenders so that I could bump up to a 35" tire without needing a lift. That was cheaper and easier than adding a full lift kit and then kept the features of the Max Tow package that I wanted.

Also, I haven't had any clearance issues yet on the trails I've run. But, I much prefer the minimum maintenance roads/fire road/forest roads to the tight technical trails anyway (I save the tough stuff for the dirtbike...). We'll see what happens in the future though. I'm not opposed to a lift kit (had one on a previous JKU), I just haven't needed one yet on the JT.

Spacers will lift and keep the springs.

 

[SquirrelNuts]

Spacers will lift and keep the springs.

Yeah, I know. I'm just not a big fan of spacers.

 

[eternus]

I’m more interested in adjustable reservoir shocks and higher quality suspension than in actually raising the vehicle so I’m only going as high as necessary to fit 35s on a Sport with full articulation. In theory, by the time I’ve got adjustable control arms and track bars, the changing height should just be a matter of springs and bump stops if I ever want to change anything… and a new drive shaft if I want to go nuts. But honestly, if I ever feel the need for 37s, I’d probably change the fenders before touching the suspension again.

This is my position as well. I've already added the Falcon Piggyback shocks that will accommodate up to a 1.5" lift. I figure I fi Need to make room for 35s then I'll get spacer for the rear and I may get the 1" Synergy springs up front. That being said, I won't be getting bigger tires until I use these 33" Wildpeaks up. I do also like the post above yours where all he did was go Rubicon fenders to up the size. That might a future option, or go with Metalcloak fenders if I get ambitious.

 

[rraya10]

I have a Mojave and don't want to give up the sweet suspension. After some high speed desert blasts, I feel like the engineers came up with a fantastic product that works out of the box with the stock tire/wheel size and weight.

I don't really trust spacer lifts so I am stuck till I can get a lift with shocks better than what I have and that is going to be $$$. I also think that a few of the aftermarket suspension folks will come out with some Mojave specific hardware that will build on its mission profile. So I will keep the stock stuff until I can commit to 37s, Gears and a sweet suspension. That is going to be a while.

(I may do 35s before then but...)

In the same boat. Bought the Mojave because of the capabilities and love having a convertible living in Los Angeles. Have thought of maybe going up about an inch in spacer lift, but I will go to 35s first to see if that is enough. How did you like it at the dunes? I'm waiting for the spring time to head out of town to hit some deserts and am really excited to see how it performs. Was the power good enough for the desert? Have been looking at maybe supercharging it to get some more kick out of the engine.
Thanks!

 

[TrainMan]

My wife is 5'2" and I'm 5'6" with a 28" inseam. Lifting isn't in the cards until I buy new sliders w/ steps.

I'm 5'5 and lifted mine without steps for like 6 months. That got old fast!

 

[Rickbuck]

I leveled mine. 2.5 " front and 0" back. Fishbone fenders gave it 8" of fender clearance all the way around. 33" tires looked good with the stock fenders. Now I'm looking at 35" at least for my next set. I think it still looks ok with the 33" for now. I do use it off road! I am very overwhelmed though. I do want to upgrade my suspension and lift it maybe another inch. More so looking to improve off road speed handling. Anyone have any suggestions? Not sure if I need to change springs? Spacers? Sway bars? So many options!

 

[Blackjeepjk]

Lifted because I really like the look and opportunity for wheeling. Hindsight being just that, for every door that was opened on my build, it closed another.
a lot gets taken for granted.
Examples:
Yes, it’s very easy to drive over a 24” diameter tree that is down on the trail.
Yes, it is hard to parallel park on a busy street for lunch.

 

[Aonarch]

If I had a two door JLR I'd probably not lift it. Maybe just an inch or two like the Xtreme Recon package on the JLU.

But the Gladiator has a long wheel base, with low breakover and departure angles. Lifting helps. So I lifted it. First by 2.5", went off-road a few times. Scraped. Then I lifted it again 4.5".

 

[insanitize]

Not lifting it because it's not being used as an off-road vehicle (except for camping). I already have a lifted 07 JKU for playing on rocks and in mud.

 

[Jocww]

Lifted it so I could drive home..........and do Windrock, Moab, and Rubicon back. Wouldnt have done it any other way. Maybe put it on 2 diff bills instead of lumping it together

 

[Aonarch]

Lifted it so I could drive home..........and do Windrock, Moab, and Rubicon back. Wouldnt have done it any other way. Maybe put it on 2 diff bills instead of lumping it together

Do it right the first time.

Buy once, cry once.

I did my lift in three to four different stages and definitely wasted money by doing so.

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