The Non-Rubicon Jl & JLU Thread

[punknking]

Why is everyone running 2-2.5 lifts? Im coming from a JK and 3.5 was the standard basically... Im having trouble seeing any improvement with just 2-2.5 inches

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[TrailTorque]

Why is everyone running 2-2.5 lifts? Im coming from a JK and 3.5 was the standard basically... Im having trouble seeing any improvement with just 2-2.5 inches

My dealership told me that anything over 3” voids warranties. The service manager said they don’t care who installs it and even if I do it myself as long as I’m 3” and under I would be covered.

So maybe that’s why? Not sure anyone’s else’s reason but that’ll be mine for staying under 3”. I wanted that Flacon TeraFlex ST4 but when I realized it’s a 4” lift I’m looking at their ST2/3 now.

In 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) you’ll see everyone in here running 3.5” to 4” lifts LOL

 

[WalkingJL]

Looks great. Did you buy them painted, get them painted or do it your self? What was the cost involved?

They are OE painted take offs from another member. Let's just say they weren't cheap! It might have been cheaper to buy paintable LED ones and get them painted, but I wanted factory paint and the rears have the film on them.

 

[punknking]

My dealership told me that anything over 3” voids warranties. The service manager said they don’t care who installs it and even if I do it myself as long as I’m 3” and under I would be covered.

So maybe that’s why? Not sure anyone’s else’s reason but that’ll be mine for staying under 3”. I wanted that Flacon TeraFlex ST4 but when I realized it’s a 4” lift I’m looking at their ST2/3 now.

In 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) you’ll see everyone in here running 3.5” to 4” lifts LOL

I dont really think thats true, there's a legal precedent something Moss where they cant void your warranty unless they prove aftermarket parts were a direct result. I would just find another dealer.

 

[TrailTorque]

I dont really think thats true, there's a legal precedent something Moss where they cant void your warranty unless they prove aftermarket parts were a direct result. I would just find another dealer.

I’m not saying it’s true and I, like you, don’t believe it. But, it seems to be the general consensus from everyone I’ve spoken to, even the guys at the local custom Jeep shops have told me the same thing.

I’d like to see that in writing somewhere though rather than a myth-like tale haha

 

[punknking]

I’m not saying it’s true and I, like you, don’t believe it. But, it seems to be the general consensus from everyone I’ve spoken to, even the guys at the local custom Jeep shops have told me the same thing.

I’d like to see that in writing somewhere though rather than a myth-like tale haha

idk Im contemplating paying 1/2 of the mopar lift and getting a 3.5 inch lift from rancho.... I just dont know if shops are even doing enough 3.5 inch lifts on the JLs to figure how to do it correctly

 

[TrailTorque]

idk Im contemplating paying 1/2 of the mopar lift and getting a 3.5 inch lift from rancho.... I just dont know if shops are even doing enough 3.5 inch lifts on the JLs to figure how to do it correctly

I’d do it yourself man. A guy in my neighborhood did it all right there in his garage. The kits come with everything you need minus the tools obviously.. Flacon is the route I’m going.

 

[TrailTorque]

Check out their YouTube channel:

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UChC22VXvlD0W0W--qtUaPtQ

FALCON ST1


FALCON ST2


FALCON ST3


FALCON ST4

 

[lightsout]

My dealership told me that anything over 3” voids warranties. The service manager said they don’t care who installs it and even if I do it myself as long as I’m 3” and under I would be covered.

So maybe that’s why? Not sure anyone’s else’s reason but that’ll be mine for staying under 3”. I wanted that Flacon TeraFlex ST4 but when I realized it’s a 4” lift I’m looking at their ST2/3 now.

In 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) you’ll see everyone in here running 3.5” to 4” lifts LOL

Fact is the 2" Mopar lift is actually over 3" (it is only 2" on a Rubicon, on a sport is is over 3") so by your statement that would void the warranty.

I just installed the Rancho 3.5" lift this weekend.

In fact I recently started a JL Sport and Sahara only Lift thread (no Rubicon),

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...ift-kit-thread-non-rubicon.20211/#post-489538

 

[TrailTorque]

Fact is the 2" Mopar lift is actually over 3" (it is only 2" on a Rubicon, on a sport is is over 3") so by your statement that would void the warranty.

I just installed the Rancho 3.5" lift this weekend.

In fact I stated a JL Sport and Sahara only Lift thread (no Rubicon)

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/jl-sport-sahara-only-lift-kit-thread-non-rubicon.20211/

It’s not “MY” statement. I’m just relaying what my dealership AND 2 custom Jeeps shops have told me thus far in my area.

Like I said, I don’t believe it but it’s the consensus around here

 

[TrailTorque]

Read:

I’m not saying it’s true and I, like you, don’t believe it. But, it seems to be the general consensus from everyone I’ve spoken to, even the guys at the local custom Jeep shops have told me the same thing.

I’d like to see that in writing somewhere though rather than a myth-like tale haha

 

[stil2low]

Check out their YouTube channel:

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UChC22VXvlD0W0W--qtUaPtQ

FALCON ST1


FALCON ST2


FALCON ST3


FALCON ST4

Wonder if they stepped up their quality, ran Teraflex on my JK and had to replace everything after 2 years due to failure and sag. Ran 1.25” spacers on top of their coils to get it back up to height lol

 

[SilverSahara]

what size lift did you go with a 3.5?

Rubicon express 2.5. I was advised by an old jeeper that Bilstein makes the best shocks for Jeeps by far and the RE are done by the same company. Final lift - ground to fender - front 3.5” rear 2.5”

 

[TrailTorque]

Wonder if they stepped up their quality, ran Teraflex on my JK and had to replace everything after 2 years due to failure and sag. Ran 1.25” spacers on top of their coils to get it back up to height lol

Dang! Thanks for that info!

I’m surprised because Falcon has been in the game for a long time too

Falcon Shocks - 1950’s
Fox Shocks - 1970’s

 

[LaunchMedia]

2 Dr. Sport S. Added Takeoff Rubicon Wheels/Tires as well as a Mopar steel front bumper (but had the red hooks removed and used the black ones) and rock rails.

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