mopar 2" lift kit
05-29-2016, 08:52 AM
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mopar 2" lift kit
has anyone installed the mopar jk 2" lift kit was thinking about getting this one like the idea thats its from mopar and is compatible with the warranty, i have a 2015 jk 2 dr that is pretty much stock dont plan on putting heavy bumpers and stuff so figured it would be close to 2.5 to 3 inches of lift but mainly want to know how the ride is and why you need a front driveshaft with only 2 inch lift and no rear driveshaft ?
05-29-2016, 09:05 AM
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has anyone installed the mopar jk 2" lift kit was thinking about getting this one like the idea thats its from mopar and is compatible with the warranty, i have a 2015 jk 2 dr that is pretty much stock dont plan on putting heavy bumpers and stuff so figured it would be close to 2.5 to 3 inches of lift but mainly want to know how the ride is and why you need a front driveshaft with only 2 inch lift and no rear driveshaft ?
Mopar 2 inch lift 77070088 - with Fox Shocks - Jeep Wrangler Forum
There are a few different P/N's for this lift where you have a choice between 2Dr vs 4Dr versions (different rear springs), as well as 2007-2011 and 2012+ models.
If you have a 2012+ then Mopar has designed this kit to include a replacement driveshaft and yoke. Which adds $500 to the kit price. Which is a decent price for a new driveshaft/yoke. If you have 2007-2011 then you don't need the driveshaft/yoke kit version.
Originally Posted by Mopar
Q: Why do we need a driveshaft in the kit? A: When the 3.6 engine was introduced, (2012) the exhaust routing ran the pipe directly under the front driveshaft. When a lift is installed, the driveshaft is lowered, hence it will rub on the exhaust pipe when the suspension drops away from the vehicle. This causes the protective boot on the driveshaft to wear and eventually tear apart, allowing contaminants to leak into the boot and causing the driveshaft slip feature to eventually fail. So far, aftermarket companies have made short spacers to lower the exhaust to fix the problem, but this is untested for emissions and looks like a poor solution. Previously we have used a limit strap to prevent the axle from dropping down too far, and while this will work, a flexible suspension ought to be flexible; the limit strap restricts flexibility. We address this problem the best way with a new, smaller diameter shaft, but it is more expensive. The cheaper kits let the driveshaft hit and don't address the issue satisfactorily.
Last edited by Rednroll; 05-29-2016 at 09:08 AM.