Mopar has just introduced a two-inch lift
kit system for diesel-powered Wrangler and Gladiator models. The kit consists
of four 2.5-inch diameter Fox shocks, new springs, bump stops, front control arms,
and anti-roll bar end links. Each kit also comes standard with all the required
hardware and bushings and can be easily bolted-in. The new suspension parts are
shipped in a small wooden crate.
In addition to raising the suspension of
both the Wrangler and Gladiator by a respectable 2 inches, the lift kit also
increases suspension articulation by 18 percent. For buyers who may want to
pair the lift kit with off-road tires larger than 33-inches, Mopar also sells a US$ 125 speedometer calibration kit to account for any new tires.
Mopar will sell the Wrangler and Gladiator
lift kits for US$ 1,495 each. All parts in the kit include two years/unlimited
mile warranties or warranties up to the remainder of the vehicle’s new warranty
of three years/36,000 miles.
The lift kit has been specifically tuned
for EcoDiesel-equipped Wrangler and Gladiator models. Although the EcoDiesel
adds lots of welcome torque to the Wrangler and Gladiator, it does add a lot of
weight as expected. In fact, the Jeep Wrangler EcoDiesel is more than 181 kg heavier than an equivalent Wrangler with the 3.6-liter V6 and an
automatic transmission.
The direct bolt-on kit includes
model-specific springs for the diesel model, to optimize the performance both
on- and off-road, as well as longer front lower control arms for the ideal
caster settings and unique heavy-duty bushings. Add to that the set of Fox
shocks, front and rear bump stops, and various fasteners.
