I would recommend the TF 2.5" BB with shocks. There is the satisfaction of doing the job yourself and you'll get to know your jeep on a new level.

 

I have a bridge for sale. PM if interested.

 

I considered having the dealer install my lift, mainly because I had never done it and didn't know how hard it would be. My quote was no where near 2300 bucks but in the end the jk forum helped me install mine and a few hours later I had a lifted jeep.

 

Do what you want with your Jeep They only void the parts that are not from the factory. putting on spacers dose not change anything with your warranty. You will save money getting the parts yourself.

 

I'm going to stick my neck out a bit here and say that the Mopar lift is not 4x or even 2x the price of a similar 3rd party lift. The Mopar kit is $1600 w/ springs, shocks, steering dampener, and front track bar. Similar stuff from Teraflex is about $1000 ($680 for springs and shocks, $220 for track bar, $100 for steering dampener). The real price difference is only about $600--still a lot of money but that still makes the Mopar lift only 1.6x as expensive as a similar non-Mopar lift.

Now having said that, I'm still confusled as to which one I should get--Mopar or TF. First time lifting a vehicle and really have no clue what I am doing.

-Glen

 

I am in the exact same boat as biker glen. I just have two more thoughts to add to the mix. One negative of the mopar is that it uses cam bolts which this forum definitly frowns upon. I also priced out the two systems, you can get the mopar set for 1350 and here is how the teraflex kit comes out out:


TeraFlex 2.5" Lift Kit with Shocks for 07-09 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK
Item Number: 16190.0006

Remove this item $645.99 $645.99


TeraFlex Monster HD Fordged Front Adjustable Trackbar for 07-09 Jeep Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK with 0-6" Lift
Item Number: 16191.9102

Remove this item $212.99 $212.99


TeraFlex Rear Adjustable Trackbar for 07-09 Jeep® Wrangler & Wrangler Unlimited JK with 3-4" Lift
Item Number: 16191.9000

Remove this item $212.99 $212.99


TeraFlex Steering Stabilizer Kit for Jeep® Vehicles
Item Number: 16195.0100

Remove this item $48.99 $48.99
Merchandise Subtotal: $1120.96

Any input would be helpful...

Thanks Dan

 

I went to a Jeep dealer in my area to take a look at the Mopar lift kit. It was installed on a 4-door sitting on their lot. The vehicle also had the Jeep off-road winch mount bumper with a winch and 35x12.5x17" BFG KM2 tires (and spacers). The vehicle definitely looked sharp with all these goodies on it. This is the first time I'd ever looked under a 4 door so there was lots of walking back and forth between this vehicle and a similar stock Rubicon on the lot.

The rear track bar bracket was impressive. I know this is a weak point with some lift kits, but I don't think it would be with the Mopar lift. It connected to the axle housing using u-bolts on either side of the factory bracket. Most of the other lift kits I've seen connect just to the factory bracket or use a u-bolt only on the passenger side of the factory bracket.

The sway bar links looked about twice as long as the stock sway bar links.

The steering stabilizer was a lot bigger than I thought it would be. It connected somewhere on the passenger side of the vehicle than used a clamp near the center to connect it to a rod running between the wheels. (Sorry, I'm not a suspension genius.)

Front track bar bracket was shaped to clear the front differential.

Distance between bump stops on the stock and the lifted Jeep looked about the same. Maybe 1/4-1/2" more on the lifted Jeep, but I didn't bring a measuring tape.

The only downside I could see was that on the back of the vehicle, it looked like the rear tire could possible make contact with the pinch seam. The dealer assured me it couldn't. That actually probably is the case. I'm not that familiar with how the rear wheels track up/down under articulation. If the wheels strictly track up / down (no front / back movement), they'd definitely miss it. I suspect that the wheels would tend to go back under power versus forward under power anyway in which case they'd miss it too.

Like I said, I'm not a suspension genius, but the kit did look well-thought out and well engineered to me.

-Glen

 

Just to add a little more information to the mix, my coursin has had the mopar lift on for 5 weeks now and raves about it. He says the ride is better than stock. He also noted the proximity of the rear wheels to the pinch seam and the rocker guard but he has had no rubbing issues with 35s. Again my only worry are those cam bolts and the teraflex is a little less in price. I guess the question is whether the dealer will give me less of a hassel if it is mopar. I know they cant void flat out either way but I do not another fight.

 

I took the plunge and had *** install the Mopar 2" lift on my 2-door 2008 Rubicon yesterday. I like it! Great crew at the shop too.

The front track bar / steering stabilizer bracket is pretty cool. The ride is a bit stiffer than stock (of course comparing 12,000 miles on stock equipment to 0 miles on new equipment isn't really a valid comparison).

Here are some pictures I took this morning with the stock 32" tires. Next month, I hope to add some BFG KM2 35s and a pair of half doors (fingers crossed). The top comes off today.

The big advantage of this lift for me is that I have a single shop where if I have any problems with any item on the Jeep, they'll take care of it. I spend my wrenching time on my bicycles and don't have the desire / the time to wrench on the Jeep too.

The pictures are in no particular order.

Rear shock and track bar bracket:


Steering stabilizer and bracket:


Sway bar link:


Steering stabilizer and bracket:


Rear shock and track bar bracket:


Leveled on stock 32" tires:


Brake line relocation bracket:


Bump stop, coil, and shock:


Brake line relocation bracket:


Front track bar / steering stabilizer bracket w/ adjustable front track bar:


Front track bar / steering stabilizer bracket w/ adjustable front track bar:


Rear track bar bracket:

 

A lift kit DOES NOT VOID THE WARRANTY this is a MYTH.

Google "The Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act"

https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/jk-talk-26/magnuson-moss-warranty-act-29993/