2022 JL Rubicon - 2" Mopar Lift with 37"s?

[BillyGoat]

37s fit just fine with 2" of lift. Its the wheel offset that can cause a rub.

I'd skip the Mopar lift and go right to a more complete kit. Metalcloak is very popular on this forum.

I went with Clayton's Overland+ which has really nice joints for a dual purpose ride. Their Ride Right kits are about 1700 and come with adjustable lower control arms (caster is a big deal) and adjustable trackbars.

https://www.claytonoffroad.com/products/vehicle/jl-wrangler-18

Thank you - I'll check them out!

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[BillyGoat]

OP, I have a JLR and the Mopar lift gave me just over 2.5". I have 37's(36.7") with AEV wheels, +25 back spacing. Front tires rub on Synergy lower control arm's. Turn the steering stops out about a 1/4" and no rubbing. In the back there is a bump out in the plastic liner. Heat the plastic bump section with a hair dryer. Push it flat and hold till it cools and no more rubbing. If you like the tire sticking out past the fender look get wheels with 00 or minus offset. I've been running my 3.6,auto and 4.10 gears pretty hard for 2.5 years. Tires are being replaced today with 35" BFG's. I believe 35's are the sweet spot on stock axled 2drs.
photos taken 2.5 years ago with new 37's

Later this afternoon I'm going to try shooting at same spot (If parking available)with the new 35's.

Thanks Sourdough! I appreciate the tip. That's a great looking rig - I'll keep an eye out for your pic with the 35s.

 

[BillyGoat]

I have 37‘ BFG KO2 on Mopar beadlocks with the Mopar 2.5 lift and no rubbing whatsoever.

Appreciate the pics - love your Jeep! I'm planning on going KO2's too (seems like they're great in snow).

 

[Dyolfknip74]

Appreciate the pics - love your Jeep! I'm planning on going KO2's too (seems like they're great in snow).

I've had both K02s and Duratracs and the Goodyears come out on top for snow.
Source: Canadian. Lol.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

OP,
I too have the Mopar lift and 37s. Mine is a 2019 and I had to add some relocation brackets for the track bars and spacers on the passenger rear to level her out though. I should measure again, but initially, I had 3.5 lift in the rear and just over 3 in the front. I'm sure they settled a bit. Look at my signature to see all the "crap" I added. I do like this lift, but since being denied warranty work, I should have gone with my second choice (Clayton) IMHO

 

[RAMSTEEL]

Mopar 2" lift
3/4" front spacer added to offset winch
Track bars (Rough Country) front and rear
37" Ridge Grapplers 12.5 wide
20 " Fuel -20X10 5-127 ET-18 FUEL ROGUE
FOX Factory Race Series 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer

No rub, drives like a dream!

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

I had good luck at Installations Unlimited in Clay. That was over three years ago though. Now I'm in lame NJ. LOL

 

[Paul Judge]

I had 37's on my fuel 17x9 -12 wheels with no issue day to day and light off road.. just stuck a 2" lift and alignment on her last week and installed the tazer lite and she rocks! Has the 4:10s and 8 spd auto and works very well conditions need to be pretty nice out to spend much time in 8th gear lol

 

[BillyGoat]

OP,
I too have the Mopar lift and 37s. Mine is a 2019 and I had to add some relocation brackets for the track bars and spacers on the passenger rear to level her out though. I should measure again, but initially, I had 3.5 lift in the rear and just over 3 in the front. I'm sure they settled a bit. Look at my signature to see all the "crap" I added. I do like this lift, but since being denied warranty work, I should have gone with my second choice (Clayton) IMHO

Thanks for the input, your Jeep looks awesome! Can you explain what happened with your warranty work denial? That's exactly what I'm worried about...

 

[BillyGoat]

Mopar 2" lift
3/4" front spacer added to offset winch
Track bars (Rough Country) front and rear
37" Ridge Grapplers 12.5 wide
20 " Fuel -20X10 5-127 ET-18 FUEL ROGUE
FOX Factory Race Series 2.0 ATS Steering Stabilizer

No rub, drives like a dream!

Beautiful, thank you! That's an incredible color.

 

[BillyGoat]

I had 37's on my fuel 17x9 -12 wheels with no issue day to day and light off road.. just stuck a 2" lift and alignment on her last week and installed the tazer lite and she rocks! Has the 4:10s and 8 spd auto and works very well conditions need to be pretty nice out to spend much time in 8th gear lol

Thank you!! I went with Granite Crystal too - love how it looks in the snow! Nice rig.

 

[19 JLUR Bright Whit3]

Thanks for the input, your Jeep looks awesome! Can you explain what happened with your warranty work denial? That's exactly what I'm worried about...

At about 9K, my rear passenger side outer bearing seal was leaking. I had skid plates, rock rails and regeared with my 37s. Before they even looked at it, the Service Write Up person was already upselling that I will need an oil change and a coolant flush. I declined. We walked out to my ride and he states, that its heavily modified and any drivetrain related warranty work wont be covered. I disagreed and stated it was a Mopar lift. The Service Manager was called, they put it on a lift and stated that I abused the vehicle and reiterated that the drivetrain warranty is voided, but they will replace both bearing seals at shop rate. (Still upselling again, urgh!) I politely asked him to return my vehicle as now I felt the longer they had it in their shop, the likelyhood they will F something up.
I received a copy with the estimate and it clearly stated "customer's vehicle is heavily modified with 37in tires. Severe off-road abuse indicates stress to body and driveline components."
I ended up getting and installing some chromoly axles. My Jeep has never been at a dealership again. I'm currently at about 30K miles and still modding. LOL

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