Does lifting void factory warranty?

[cj5guy]

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?

[locojipr]

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. 

[Rick_Bear]

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.

[j.haffly]

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....

[cj5guy]

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.

[j.haffly]

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....

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.

[cj5guy]

That would be great.  Thanks!

[j.haffly]

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...

[cj5guy]

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    !