Jeff2018
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- First Name
- Jeff
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- Sep 10, 2018
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- Indianapolis
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- 2021 JL Rubicon Unlimited EcoDiesel
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Hi Everyone,
Forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place. This thread isn't about a problem as much as it is about trying to on-board the local dealer in case we have problems down the road. (I looked a little for other threads with this same general question; but, I didn't find anything.)
The short version of this story is that we are lifting the 2021 JLUR 3-1/2" (complete Metal Cloak Game Changer), increasing the tire size to 37" MT/Rs with new wheels, replacing both drive shafts and some other exterior components. We have the 3.0 diesel so my plan is not to regear; but, I'll wait to do some crawling before making that an absolute statement.
I've also purchased a Tazer Mini to use for various things, including changing the tire size setting.
My question is about how to roll up to the dealer for both normal (e.g. oil changes) and any warranty type service.
1. I had the service manager at a dealer where we considered ordering our Jeep tell me that we should keep the stock tires and wheels and install them before doing any trips to the dealer. I kind of see the point; but, it would almost insult the dealer's intelligence to come in with stock tires/wheels on a 3-1/2" lift.
2. We had a friend suggest that we have the dealer set the new tire size in the onboard computer. Is there any reason why we should do that instead of using the Mini?
I've heard the horror stories about (maybe just a few) dealers refusing to honor warranty work if a lift other than the Jeep 2" lift is installed. I decided to have it installed by a shop with ASE mechanics and experience in Metal Cloak lift installations just to make sure those points don't become part of any problem discussion.
I'm just looking for any honest evaluation of any warranty work should there ever be a problem. I have no problem owning anything that directly related to the modifications. I just don't want to be penalized for unrelated work.
I appreciate any comments or suggestions.
Thanks,
Jeff
Forgive me if I'm posting in the wrong place. This thread isn't about a problem as much as it is about trying to on-board the local dealer in case we have problems down the road. (I looked a little for other threads with this same general question; but, I didn't find anything.)
The short version of this story is that we are lifting the 2021 JLUR 3-1/2" (complete Metal Cloak Game Changer), increasing the tire size to 37" MT/Rs with new wheels, replacing both drive shafts and some other exterior components. We have the 3.0 diesel so my plan is not to regear; but, I'll wait to do some crawling before making that an absolute statement.
I've also purchased a Tazer Mini to use for various things, including changing the tire size setting.
My question is about how to roll up to the dealer for both normal (e.g. oil changes) and any warranty type service.
1. I had the service manager at a dealer where we considered ordering our Jeep tell me that we should keep the stock tires and wheels and install them before doing any trips to the dealer. I kind of see the point; but, it would almost insult the dealer's intelligence to come in with stock tires/wheels on a 3-1/2" lift.
2. We had a friend suggest that we have the dealer set the new tire size in the onboard computer. Is there any reason why we should do that instead of using the Mini?
I've heard the horror stories about (maybe just a few) dealers refusing to honor warranty work if a lift other than the Jeep 2" lift is installed. I decided to have it installed by a shop with ASE mechanics and experience in Metal Cloak lift installations just to make sure those points don't become part of any problem discussion.
I'm just looking for any honest evaluation of any warranty work should there ever be a problem. I have no problem owning anything that directly related to the modifications. I just don't want to be penalized for unrelated work.
I appreciate any comments or suggestions.
Thanks,
Jeff
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