Lift install issues 21 rebel

[RebelJC]

2021 rebel trying to install a motofab 3" front 2" rear leveling kit. The guy told me that it's just not working and I would have to grind off part of the strut to get it to fit and may not ever align properly once it is in. I have looked at the website and saw many of the same generation rebel have installed this kit and posted pictures. Does anyone know about or had issues with installing a body lift to a rebel?

 

[theblet]

2021 rebel trying to install a motofab 3" front 2" rear leveling kit. The guy told me that it's just not working and I would have to grind off part of the strut to get it to fit and may not ever align properly once it is in. I have looked at the website and saw many of the same generation rebel have installed this kit and posted pictures. Does anyone know about or had issues with installing a body lift to a rebel?

What kind of kit? Is it just spacers? You will prob need UCAs as the rebel is already 1 inch higher than regular rams

 

[RebelJC]

What kind of kit? Is it just spacers? You will prob need UCAs as the rebel is already 1 inch higher than regular rams

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[RebelJC]

If you look at all the reviews with pictures, there are a bunch of 2020 rebels with this lift installed.

 

[theblet]

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You shouldn’t have to grind anything to put top hat spacers. Mine are 2” and went in fine. Maybe time to find a new shop.

 

[RebelJC]

Maybe a spring compressor will get it to clear the LCA??

 

[rgeislr]

2021 rebel trying to install a motofab 3" front 2" rear leveling kit. The guy told me that it's just not working and I would have to grind off part of the strut to get it to fit and may not ever align properly once it is in. I have looked at the website and saw many of the same generation rebel have installed this kit and posted pictures. Does anyone know about or had issues with installing a body lift to a rebel?

is this an eco diesel or no?

 

[RebelJC]

is this an eco diesel or no?

No. 5.7

 

[RebelJC]

FYI, to all interested. Offroad RAM models installing 3" motofab spacer you MUST use spring compressors. There is a different angle than a standard 1500 (according to the motofab paperwork)

 

[boogielander]

sounds mickey mouse.

 

[RebelJC]

Here are some pics after alignment.

 

[theblet]

What lift did you end up going with? I see rough country UCAs. Looks great!

 

[RebelJC]

What lift did you end up going with? I see rough country UCAs. Looks great!

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[LaxDfns15]

Be careful with that lift on a Rebel. Your CV's are going to be at really bad angles since you're at a 4" lift without dropping the differential.

 

[cskindt]

If you really added 3" to the front of your Rebel, you're too high as @LaxDfns15 said.
I would remove 1" of lift to get back down to +3" over stock (Rebel has +1" already).
I already had my truck 3.5" over stock and the front suspension became harsh. I dropped a clip and it was much better.
You have negligible rebound damping remaining right now and your CVs are hurting badly.

Otherwise, it looks real nice.

 

[theblet]

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The others make good points about the CV shafts.

Did the shop have to grind off whatever it was to make it work?

 

[RebelJC]

The others make good points about the CV shafts.

Did the shop have to grind off whatever it was to make it work?

No, I rented a spring compressor and did it in my driveway.

I will definitely take into consideration the CV shafts. I never thought it was going to be an issue.

 

[RebelJC]

If you really added 3" to the front of your Rebel, you're too high as @LaxDfns15 said.
I would remove 1" of lift to get back down to +3" over stock (Rebel has +1" already).
I already had my truck 3.5" over stock and the front suspension became harsh. I dropped a clip and it was much better.
You have negligible rebound damping remaining right now and your CVs are hurting badly.

Otherwise, it looks real nice.

I definitely have a more stiff front suspension. Drop a clip? Something I can do??

 

[theblet]

I definitely have a more stiff front suspension. Drop a clip? Something I can do??

He has Bilstein 5100 lift struts that are adjustable. We dont have that option with the spacers.

 

[RebelJC]

Suggestions to help my CV angle?