Hello everyone,

I have a 2013 jeep wrangler rubicon unlimited with 125K miles on it and I am thinking of doing a lift. It still has the original shocks and they are going bad so I figured why not do a lift since they come with shocks. I have a lifetime bumper to bumper extended warranty on the jeep so I haven't done anything to it because I didn't want to void the warranty. There is a dealership a few miles from my house and they said that if they do the lift they will not void my warranty, but if I take it to another dealership to have work done they might. Hence my dilemma. My wife uses the jeep as a daily driver so I am more concerned about on road feel first and off road capabilities second. From what I have read/seen dual rate springs are the best for on road feel and all I will be able to run 35's with a 2.5" or 3.5" lift. Almost every 2.5" kit comes with just spring/shocks while the 3.5" kits will vary from just springs/shocks to everything under the sun. My question is who make the best on road/complete kit? Also, if I did go with a 3.5" lift do I need one with all new control arms and adjustable front/rear track bars or is all of that stuff just over kill? Like I said before my biggest concern is on road feel and I don't want half a kit that will have my suspension/steering components out of alignment causing everything to wear quicker.

 

If you buy the lift kit and have the dealer install it, make sure they will warrantee it and get it in writing. Most dealers will insist on selling you whatever Mopar branded lift kit they happen to have in stock in order for it to be eligible to be covered.

 

You might find this very informative:

 

Most dealers are not going to void some warranty due to a lift, within reason. I mean, if it is obvious that some suspension or steering component you modified created the issue you are trying to warranty, then you need to be reasonable, but if you lift that jeep and then have an engine issue, how are they going to say your suspension aided in the failure you're trying to warranty?

I would not do a 3.5" lift at all, not for how your jeep is used. People do not realize how aggressive a 3.5" lift is. Which takes me to this -

Yes, most of it is necessary, most of the time. Keep in mind that you cannot touch a suspension without every little change having an effect further down the line. I would suggest that when thinking in these terms, you look at a FULL kit that comes with everything, then start asking "why is this needed? why is that needed?"......then you can look at other kits and ask "well, why doesn't this kit come with this or that when the other one did?" You can do it cheaply, or you can do it right. It sounds like your spouse driving it around. I would opt for doing it right if you're gonna do it.

Look at a Metalcloak 2.5" lift. It's about the best thing you have available to buy. You're gonna get a lot more for your money than having the dealer install a Mopar kit, but that is only my opinion, and I am someone that avoids any dealer at all possible cost. I understand some people are not able to work on their own vehicles due to lack of space, tools, or knowledge, so I'd never knock anyone from factoring that into their decision on what to purchase or where to install. Regardless of what you install or where, DO NOT ever opt for cam bolts as a means to adjust caster.....please remember that. Dealers are notorious for "oh, we just need these $15 bolts and it will get ya fixed right up"

 

Also there is a Mopar lift of about 2" I think. That may alleviate your warranty concerns and it comes with all the bits and pieces needed to ensure good road manners.

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