Feedback on Mopar 2" lift kit with Bilstein shocks

I have had the Mopar 2" lift for a few years. The old one (I have) had the Fox shocks which was my only minor complaint about it. The (Fox) shocks rode great, but they were a unique 2.5 inch reservoir that could not be replaced if you damaged one. I know you did not ask about the Fox shocks, but I am happy with the Mopar lift overall.
 
The consensus I've seen about the mopar lift (almost all was on the previous fox lift),
  • It is one of the best riding lifts out there.
  • You will probably get more than the stated 2", especially if you are a non-rubicon
  • It could really use some aftermarket track bars to center the axles
  • There is potential for spring bow with the stock lower spring perches, adding rock krawler perches fixes this
  • It is not the most flexy lift out there, but IMO flex isn't everything
With mopar in charge of the design, I suspect the Bilstein version will be very similar.
 
The consensus I've seen about the mopar lift (almost all was on the previous fox lift),
  • It is one of the best riding lifts out there.
  • You will probably get more than the stated 2", especially if you are a non-rubicon
  • It could really use some aftermarket track bars to center the axles
  • There is potential for spring bow with the stock lower spring perches, adding rock krawler perches fixes this
  • It is not the most flexy lift out there, but IMO flex isn't everything
With mopar in charge of the design, I suspect the Bilstein version will be very similar.

Super helpful, covers what I’ve found too. Thank you!


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New springs will always measure taller than seasoned springs. after a few weeks the springs will settle in and likely be at or just below design /advertised ride height.

Flex, it is all about tires in contact with the ground in this sport. If the goal is fire road and daily driving flex is not an issue. If the goal is to advance to more challenging trails flex is a benifit.

Spring retainers help keep coil in perches.
 
I have had the Mopar 2" lift for a few years. The old one (I have) had the Fox shocks which was my only minor complaint about it. The (Fox) shocks rode great, but they were a unique 2.5 inch reservoir that could not be replaced if you damaged one. I know you did not ask about the Fox shocks, but I am happy with the Mopar lift overall.
@Nacho do you have aftermarket track bars or replace the spring perches like @CookieMonster suggested?
 
The consensus I've seen about the mopar lift (almost all was on the previous fox lift),
  • It is one of the best riding lifts out there.
  • You will probably get more than the stated 2", especially if you are a non-rubicon
  • It could really use some aftermarket track bars to center the axles
  • There is potential for spring bow with the stock lower spring perches, adding rock krawler perches fixes this
  • It is not the most flexy lift out there, but IMO flex isn't everything
With mopar in charge of the design, I suspect the Bilstein version will be very similar.
Reading the install instructions, not sure if this is new due to the feedback on the prior kit, but they now have a note that says "properly installed springs will bow outward"
 
@Nacho do you have aftermarket track bars or replace the spring perches like @CookieMonster suggested?
I do have an aftermarket track bar, but have not adjusted the springs. Will definitely confirm there is a little bit of a bow to them when sitting flat.
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Reading the install instructions, not sure if this is new due to the feedback on the prior kit, but they now have a note that says "properly installed springs will bow outward"
A slight bow is good, it helps prevent the springs from rubbing on the frame. Too much bow and it starts rubbing on the bump stop tube. There are some egregious examples of bowing springs on jlwranglerforum. Having an adjustable track bar helps recenter the axle. The Rock Krawler spring perches are only $30 and serve as cheap insurance from the oem perch collapsing. Does every mopar lift have a bowing problem, definitely not. Is $30 cheap insurance to make sure it doesn't happen to you, undoubtedly. While swapping springs isn't that hard, I'd prefer to do it once and be done.
 
My springs had the horrible rubbing bow. Talked to Chris Powers at Powerhouse about it and it he said it's not just the Mopar 2" doing it, it was all manufacturers 2". Since I have the rubi steel bumper and added a winch I just got the teraflex dual rate 2.5" front springs and my bow is gone.
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A slight bow is good, it helps prevent the springs from rubbing on the frame. Too much bow and it starts rubbing on the bump stop tube. There are some egregious examples of bowing springs on jlwranglerforum. Having an adjustable track bar helps recenter the axle. The Rock Krawler spring perches are only $30 and serve as cheap insurance from the oem perch collapsing. Does every mopar lift have a bowing problem, definitely not. Is $30 cheap insurance to make sure it doesn't happen to you, undoubtedly. While swapping springs isn't that hard, I'd prefer to do it once and be done.
Fair point on the cheap insurance. I assume I should buy both the front and rear perches from Rock Krawler?
 
Super helpful, covers what I’ve found too. Thank you!


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Only other thing I would recommend is adding half inch Teraflex pucks in the front. Those along with the Rock Krawler front spring perches level out your rig so there is no rake. Check out my build thread. The Mopar lift was my first lift with Teraflex pucks and RK spring perches added soon after. Let me know if you have any questions!
 
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