Mopar 2” lift kit questions.

[Bfranks100]

I had a shop install a Mopar 2” lift kit on JL wrangler .
I don’t know much about this stuff but I have a few questions .

1.) when I got back home and went over a speed bump the back feels like it’s slamming and metal is hitting , almost like there’s no spring or shock absorption . ( the front feels good )
Any idea what that is ?

2.) for anyone that has the lift I saw online that the shocks with the black plastic was to be in the back of the JL to protect against rocks etc , However they’re installed on the front and he’s telling me that’s how it’s suppose to be . So am I wrong or are they ?

3,) lastly I don’t notice the bump stops on the back of the JL installed . Could that cause issue ?

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[Uae9909]

I had a shop install a Mopar 2” lift kit on JL wrangler .
I don’t know much about this stuff but I have a few questions .

1.) when I got back home and went over a speed bump the back feels like it’s slamming and metal is hitting , almost like there’s no spring or shock absorption . ( the front feels good )
Any idea what that is ?

2.) for anyone that has the lift I saw online that the shocks with the black plastic was to be in the back of the JL to protect against rocks etc , However they’re installed on the front and he’s telling me that’s how it’s suppose to be . So am I wrong or are they ?

3,) lastly I don’t notice the bump stops on the back of the JL installed . Could that cause issue ?

As for point 1: I dont have what you have at all...
Point 2: black plastic is at the back for mine...

 

[Maverick909]

please take pictures all the way around the new springs shocks and bump stops. helps with having a visual thanks!

 

[Roky]

I had a shop install a Mopar 2” lift kit on JL wrangler .
I don’t know much about this stuff but I have a few questions .

1.) when I got back home and went over a speed bump the back feels like it’s slamming and metal is hitting , almost like there’s no spring or shock absorption . ( the front feels good )
Any idea what that is ?

2.) for anyone that has the lift I saw online that the shocks with the black plastic was to be in the back of the JL to protect against rocks etc , However they’re installed on the front and he’s telling me that’s how it’s suppose to be . So am I wrong or are they ?

3,) lastly I don’t notice the bump stops on the back of the JL installed . Could that cause issue ?

hey buddy, yes your lift is all messed up, I see you’re in Claremont, I’m in citrus county if you wanted to make the drive, I’d be happy to help you out with it.

 

[Bfranks100]

please take pictures all the way around the new springs shocks and bump stops. helps with having a visual thanks!

I’m almost sure the back plastic ones should be in the back .

Red is from right . Blue front left. .

 

[Maverick909]

that shop screwed it up. its all shorts of backwards.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...ubicon-now-looking-at-mods.33546/#post-763891

has the manual of the partnumbers and where they go

 

[Roky]

I’m almost sure the back plastic ones should be in the back .

Red is from right . Blue front left. .

The shocks are backwards, the springs are side specific, blue passenger, red drivers. And you’re right you’re missing rear bump stops.

 

[word302]

What shop?
1. Do your own work or find a reputable shop that you trust.
2. Don't buy lifts from oem.

 

[sourdough]

Wow, blows my mind how many bad installs are happening. Kudos to you for not just blaming it on a lousy Mopar lift. This install should have you wondering about every detail. Are the front bumpstops installed and the lower end of the spring seated properly? A close photo from the front and I could tell. I see that the front upper coil isolator pad looks improperly installed. When proper there should be a locating tab in that empty hole on top of the coil cup.

 

[Loki Kai]

Wow! Contact Service Mgr IMMEDIATELY. Get you money back for the labor at a minimum. Not sure I would even let them fix it. All kinds of messed up. Sorry you are having to deal with a poor install. You will get lots of help here. If you are close I would help you sort it out.

 

[Halstem1]

haha. You might be right on the shocks. which means mine are installed wrong too. ha. interesting.

I've already gone back for a lose front bumpstop. and then later for a lose sway bar link in the front. AND for a rear sway bar link that was installed on the wrong side of the bracket. haha. Blows my mind.

 

[sourdough]

the shocks look right to me. I looked into this also.

Here is another thread about shocks being backwards.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/opinion-on-mopar-2”-lift-install.29107/

 

[Halstem1]

Here is another thread about shocks being backwards.
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/opinion-on-mopar-2”-lift-install.29107/

Thanks. I found a couple install videos and see that now.

Opinion question... I know they're different. How different? I'm not taking it back to the same dealer for this, or at least I don't think I should. This was also their first Mopar lift they had ever done. I've already been back for 3 things. I've driven for 3 months and never noticed anything. Should I swap them myself? Is it hurting anything?

Thanks to the OP. I would never have known. I just thought they left the rock guards off the back shocks.

 

[Bfranks100]

Was this a dealership that did this?

No not a dealership . Unfortunately the dealership by me is horrible and there service department has the worst reviews I’ve seen so I opted out . I guess it didn’t matter lol cause it’s still wrong.
The next closest dealership is an hour away .

 

[NPE102414]

I’m almost sure the back plastic ones should be in the back .

Red is from right . Blue front left. .

This is the most jacked up install I have ever seen!!! Yes the plastic sleeves go out back and yes you’re missing the bump stop extensions that came with the kit as well as the bump stops

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