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The Garage => Technical Advice and Questions => Topic started by: cj5guy on August 14, 2011, 01:18:20 pm

Title: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: cj5guy on August 14, 2011, 01:18:20 pm: I'm sure this has been asked before but . . .

I just added a 2011 JK Unlimited Rubicon to my Jeep family. :) I wanna put a 4" lift on it, then 35's, bumpers, winch, etc. Kinda wanna make it more bad a$$ so to speak - but it's still gonna be my daily driver so I'm not going over the top. I heard lifting could void some or all of the factory warranty. I've been unable to get a straight-forward answer on this, even from my local Jeep dealer. Any advice?
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: locojipr on August 14, 2011, 02:09:53 pm: If you take a factory part off and replace it, its no longer covered under factory warranty. I work at Blaise Alexander Jeep in State College, Pa. and we lift Jeeps to cust specs at a local off road shop and would cover it all under factory warranty at our dealership. So I guess it depends on what you do and where you buy the Jeep. So becareful cause if a dealership can get out of waranty services they will.
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: Rick_Bear on August 15, 2011, 05:46:49 am: There are dealerships that install/do after-market (lift-kits, bigger tires,...etc...etc) work and cover it under the warranty...Some I know of:
Adams Jeep of Maryland, Susquehanna Dodge Chrysler Jeep, Stetler Dodge Chrysler Jeep...

Guess you should have asked before making your purchase....Doh
If the work is done correctly I wouldn't worry about it. Just be sure your "gearing" is correct to the lift and tires.
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: j.haffly on August 17, 2011, 10:18:42 am: Dealer in Woodbridge, VA told me a few years back they wont do anything that takes it out of stock....of course I walked out....
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: cj5guy on August 18, 2011, 11:43:51 am: I know that dealer - thanks for saving me the trip! Might try the dealer in Fairfax - or just have my Jeep buddy do it for me.
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: j.haffly on August 18, 2011, 12:14:20 pm: There's a 4x4 shop down in Stafford area that I've heard good stuff about....I should still have their email if you want it....

Quote from: cj5guy on August 18, 2011, 11:43:51 am
I know that dealer - thanks for saving me the trip! Might try the dealer in Fairfax - or just have my Jeep buddy do it for me.
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: cj5guy on August 18, 2011, 12:27:19 pm: That would be great. Thanks!
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: j.haffly on August 18, 2011, 01:03:38 pm: Crap....having a hard time finding now....I keep email here at work from when I started....granted, it's still only 4 years worth....I'll keep working it...
Title: Re: Does lifting void factory warranty?
Post by: cj5guy on October 12, 2011, 06:18:48 pm: Wanted to give an update: The Jeep dealer in my area (Fairfax, VA) did the lift for me in addition to a bunch of other stuff. Their word to me was that as long as I lifted using Mopar/Chrysler parts I still would maintain my factory warranty. All the other lifts out there (SkyJacker, etc.) are considered "after-market" parts. Take this for what it's worth, but my delimma is resolved. I did a 4" lift (Mopar), dealer installed, and still have warranty (in writing). Of course I had to pay dealer labor rates :-[ !