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What lifts are available for the JL??

Discussion in 'Wrangler JL (2018+)' started by csuviper, Jan 23, 2018.

  1. Jan 23, 2018 at 9:46 PM
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    When the wife makes the purchase of a new JL around July she wants it lifted with bigger tires right away. Since the JL is a restyle I am wondering if the same lifts apply or if they have to be reimagined for whatever suspension changes were made.
    Anyone have info on lifts available for the JL?
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2018 at 4:28 AM
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    I would suspect that by July all the major players will have a JL lift.
    So in the meantime figure out what size tire you want to run. Up to a 35" requires zero lift. 37s will fit with 2" of lift OR zero lift and flat fenders.
    IMO the JL with 35s and no lift will be a great option for most people.

    FWIW here's the one from our JL reveal in Tulsa, 35s with a 2" Mopar lift. I don't have a pic from when they put 37s on it in the shop.

    Good luck!

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    Man that looks sharp
     
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    The JL no lift and 35s looks amazing!
     
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  5. Jan 24, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    One of the things I noticed is the coils on the Mopar lift. Not sure if it's a bad install or the product was rushed to market...???...???

    It was seated correctly in the bucket but still bowed out. You would think a dealer would catch that before a big reveal party LOL
    Wait, NO, I wouldn't think that.... :D

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    What's up with that!?!? Lol hopefully the coil spring doesn't rip the bump stop off goin down the road
     
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    Could the track bar just need adjusted??
     
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  8. Jan 24, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    AFAIK it's the stock track bar, the 2" JL lift doesn't come with an adjustable one. If it's the stock track bar then the axle is pushed slightly driver side and the bow would be the other way.. Dunno for sure.

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  9. Jan 24, 2018 at 3:42 PM
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    To correct spring bowing after a lift Metal Cloak has these special retainers.
    MC like the other major lift brands will be offering competitive lift kits no doubt.



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