I am concidering on going with a 2.5 or 3 inch lift and just had the thought about what the stealership might have to say if I need to take her in for anything.

Any thoughts?

 

Generally, a lift in of itself shouldn't void any warranties. If something fails because of a modified component, and if they can prove it, it might. For example, if you had driveshaft issues after putting a lift, you may have a hard time getting a dealer to warranty it.

 

try to get warranty on your fridge or washer or lawn mower after putting big tires or motor performance mods on it. we are lucky to get warranty on lifted rigs

 

True on performance mods... Also true on oversized tires, etc. I've had my Jeep in to the dealership with the lift AND 35s on it, and they've not said anything about voiding any warranty. Of course, now if I was taking it in for a component that was affected BECAUSE of said mod, I'm sure they would, and rightfully so.

What I was merely implying at is that a lift, wouldn't affect - for example, an engine or tank warranty...

 

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My dealer who is pretty mod friendly told me that I would not void my warranty if I stayed at or under 2" of lift. If you simply call them or ask them what they are cool with you might find a decent dealership in your area.

 

My advice is due it and hope for the best.

 

Good info, Thanks.

I am thinking on going with the BDS 3" lift or the Tera Flex 2.5" BB.

 

I remember either reading something or someone telling me that dealers must honor the warranty on any part that has not been modified or, as others have stated, have not been affected by a modification. So if you bring your Jeep in for a computer problem, they can't say it is no longer covered because you have a lift. If you bring it in because of a drive shaft problem caused by a lift and bigger tires, well, that's a different story (although I've heard of people who have successfully had their's replaced under warranty!)

Not sure if that rule of thumb holds but whoever/whatever told me this said that you can easily press your service shop to cover it because they HAVE TO. The service shop is getting paid for the work they do from Chrysler. I don't see why they would give you a hard time.

Of course, this way of thinking may be incorrect but this is what I am going with until I run into any problems.

I brought my Jeep in because the steering wheel was not straight (I thought the alignment was off). It was a 5 minute fix to take the wheel off and put it back on. when I got the final paperwork from the serive area, they billed Chrysler for a full front end alignment!!! I don't think i will have any issues using this place for future warranty repairs!

 

Questioned my dealership last week regarding lift and lifetime warranty. The service manager said with lift and oversized tires the warranty on everything up to and including transmision will be affected. I mentioned laws regarding them proving that the problem was related to the lift and he said the lawyer I would need will cost more than the replacement part so I can't win. Really kinda pi**ed me off.

Now I am thinking I will need to save all stock parts to bring back to stock before taking to dealer for warranty work. What a PITA that will be.