2020 Rubicon 2.0l Mopar lift 35" Tires installed / 1st impression

[n2jeep]

Just installed Mopar lift 3 days ago with larger wheels & tires, along with OE Fox stabilizer. Steering is still good, but it does seem to be a little harsher ride when you hit bumps and road imperfections. My caster is around 4.1 , and my axle on the front is off center by 1/2" or so. I've ordered geometry correction brackets and a steersmarts XD ADJ Trackbar. Also my tire pressure is around 41psi, which lowering may help when you hit bumps. Overall Jeep drives good and I could live with it without adding the parts I've ordered. But its my 1st jeep and I might have a new addiction.

20x10 Method 605
325-60-20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers ((Went with the size tire since it's a little bigger then a 35x1250x20))
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[Carlton]

The stiffer ride is due to your tire and wheel selection. An E rated tire on a 20 inch wheel is going to be harsh. I'd lower the PSI to 28-32. It should help a bit.

If you bought the geometry brackets with 3 selection holes, use the second hole and leave the longer control arms on. Your caster will be around 6.8, which is out of spec, but results in a great ride.

 

[n2jeep]

The stiffer ride is due to your tire and wheel selection. An E rated tire on a 20 inch wheel is going to be harsh. I'd lower the PSI to 28-32. It should help a bit.

If you bought the geometry brackets with 3 selection holes, use the second hole and leave the longer control arms on. Your caster will be around 6.8, which is out of spec, but results in a great ride.

Thank you for advice! I was curious if I needed to put stock control arm back in before I install JKS correction brackets. I'm for sure after the ride quality and handling.

This is the link to the brackets
https://jksmfg.com/i-24048424-control-arm-correction-bracket-kit-wrangler-jl.html

 

[Carlton]

Thank you for advice! I was curious if I needed to put stock control arm back in before I install JKS correction brackets. I'm for sure after the ride quality and handling.

This is the link to the brackets
https://jksmfg.com/i-24048424-control-arm-correction-bracket-kit-wrangler-jl.html

Those appear to have the three hole design. I would start at the middle one. I used a different brand, so there could be some variance.

 

[n2jeep]

Those appear to have the three hole design. I would start at the middle one. I used a different brand, so there could be some variance.

Your caster is at 6.8? As long as tire wear is good I'm fine with that

 

[n2jeep]

Your caster is at 6.8? As long as tire wear is good I'm fine with that

 

[Carlton]

Yes it is. At 4.2 I'm guessing your steering is a bit flighty. The higher caster will help with that. Additionally the geo brackets will improve control arm angle which helps with ride quality.

 

[n2jeep]

Yes it is. At 4.2 I'm guessing your steering is a bit flighty. The higher caster will help with that. Additionally the geo brackets will improve control arm angle which helps with ride quality.

Yes the steering is as you describe. I'm glad to hear the parts I'm doing will improve in those areas. I'll update thread after I've had those parts installed.

 

[Carlton]

Yes the steering is as you describe. I'm glad to hear the parts I'm doing will improve in those areas. I'll update thread after I've had those parts installed.

Sounds good. They should help!

 

[jhernandez]

Just installed Mopar lift 3 days ago with larger wheels & tires, along with OE Fox stabilizer. Steering is still good, but it does seem to be a little harsher ride when you hit bumps and road imperfections. My caster is around 4.1 , and my axle on the front is off center by 1/2" or so. I've ordered geometry correction brackets and a steersmarts XD ADJ Trackbar. Also my tire pressure is around 41psi, which lowering may help when you hit bumps. Overall Jeep drives good and I could live with it without adding the parts I've ordered. But its my 1st jeep and I might have a new addiction.

20x10 Method 605
325-60-20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers ((Went with the size tire since it's a little bigger then a 35x1250x20))
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After installing the 2 inch Mopar lift kit, did you see any bowing on the coil spring? Did you get the updated 2 inch Mopar lift kit with the corrected isolator retainer for coil spring to correct the bowing issues?

 

[n2jeep]

After installing the 2 inch Mopar lift kit, did you see any bowing on the coil spring? Did you get the updated 2 inch Mopar lift kit with the corrected isolator retainer for coil spring to correct the bowing issues?

I've got the latest version kit ending in AC. I didn't notice any bowing in the springs at all.

 

[jhernandez]

I've got the latest version kit ending in AC. I didn't notice any bowing in the springs at all.

How much did you pay for your 2 inch mopar lift kit with install? Also how much did you pay for your nitto ridge grappler 35x12.50r20? Also how much did you pay for your 20x10 wheels method race and what is the offset for these wheels?

 

[n2jeep]

How much did you pay for your 2 inch mopar lift kit with install? Also how much did you pay for your nitto ridge grappler 35x12.50r20? Also how much did you pay for your 20x10 wheels method race and what is the offset for these wheels?

Well the mopar lift kit cost $1395 and free install because I work in the industry. The tire size is 325-60-20 Nitto Ridge 35.35 inches tall and 13" wide VS 35x1250x20 is 34.76 tall and 12.52 wide. The method wheels are -25 offset , $300 per wheel

 

[7tmotorsports]

Can you tell me how much lift was actually gained with the mopar 2 inch lift? I am purchasing a Rubicon within the week and am looking at doing the mopar lift.

 

[jhernandez]

Can you tell me how much lift was actually gained with the mopar 2 inch lift? I am purchasing a Rubicon within the week and am looking at doing the mopar lift.

You will gain 3 inch after installed from this 2 inch mopar lift kit.

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