Jeep Renegade - AVID 2” lift install

[@adrianagalindo-perdomo9566]

I wanted a wrangler so badly but the renegade was my second choice, I got a renegade limited 4x4. I finally don’t feel left out after finding your page!

[@Reediscovr]

Congratulations on your Renegade! You shouldn’t feel left out. The Jeep Renegade has a large community of of really great people.

[@OverlandTT]

Do these renegades have a 4x4 system, I miss my WK Grand Cherokee and wanted something I can beef up from standard and what these guys have done is great.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Even though it says 4x4 on the back, it’s an AWD system

[@ViperBitenESP]

@@OverlandTT depends on the model the trailhawk has low and 4WD lock and off-road features but still they are fwd with rear added when in 4WD mode

[@azpirate3582]

I have a 2021 Renegade an just installed the 2 inch lift last weekend. My lift is not the same brand as the one in this video but your video was very helpful and the install went great. I am also going with 17 inch wheels instead of the 19's that came on the car so I can have tires with taller sidewalls. Again, thanks for the information in your video.

[@Reediscovr]

I’m so happy to hear you found it useful. Good call on going with the 17s.

[@azpirate3582]

@@Reediscovr Next step will be to get some aftermarket lug bolts on the wheels as the factory ones a JUNK! The "pot metal" that is on the outside of the nut gets destroyed easily, not great if you would have to change a tire in the field.

[@sspence65]

There's a cool little puller designed for removing wipers.

[@Reediscovr]

Did not know that.

[@thisoldetruck278]

Lots of great info on this video👍Thank you!!!!

[@Reediscovr]

You’re welcome. Thank you for watching.

[@Eddros]

I recently completed this install based on this video. Very well done. One question about the newly installed trailing arms. Once installed I haven’t been able to adjust them( my neg camber is obvious and this one and only toe slightly in). The nuts wont break free. Should I disassemble to strut again to remove and adjust? Or will the shop be able to adjust this once I get it aligned. It’s not moving for a bit due to other mods, but curious before I rip it apart again.

[@Eddros]

Only my rear psgr has neg camber and toes in*

[@Reediscovr]

Edwardo Delarosa the alignment shop should be able to break those free. Also let them know you have chamber bolts (if you used them). A lot of shops won’t look for them.

[@Eddros]

@@Reediscovr thanks will do! Well done again

[@Reediscovr]

Edwardo Delarosa thank you

[@sheapesz2493]

Hey sir, just got the teraflex 1.5 lift. Everyone backlogged but car parts has them in stock. Got it in 3 days. Quick question. For the teraflex, I should not install the subframe spacers correct? Thanks

[@RenegadeExpedition]

That’s completely up to you. If it was my renegade, I wouldn’t. Still install the brake line, charcoal canister and strut spacers. Don’t install the rear subframe/carrier bearing spacers.

[@Reediscovr]

@@RenegadeExpedition responded from the wrong account. (Same as what I said for Renegade Expedition)

[@sheapesz2493]

@@Reediscovr outstanding thank you sir.

[@israelrodriguez6986]

@@RenegadeExpedition why not, just wondering, I may be doing this soon.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

@@israelrodriguez6986 it lowers the rear subframe back to factory height. Meaning it will be easier to align but you lose the ground clearance that you wanted from doing the lift. -Andy

[@edgardoroman5]

Hi , do you know where can I get the front bumper ? I just bought the renegade 2023

[@Reediscovr]

Avid is out of business. Check out Valkryie Offroad.

[@jeepinspence]

Just some old guy advice...primer isn't weatherproof always top primer with paint. FYI. :) Thanks for the video!!

[@Reediscovr]

Good advice, thank you! Thank you for watching.

[@iluvny0811]

A couple questions. You used the avid lift along with the eiback lift springs? So your getting around 4” of lift? Also. The pic at the end in front of the general store. It looks like it has wrangler rubicon rims on it. Did i see it right? What adaper spacers did you use to mount them? Thanks.

[@Reediscovr]

Good eye, yes Chris used a Avid 2” with Eibach pro springs. The wheels are the JK rubicon wheels. He used 5x110 to 5x5 adapters. Unfortunately I’m not sure on the spacing or brand.

[@sheapesz2493]

Good morning sir. I had told you that I was getting the avid 2.5 lift. Do you think thats a good choice? Or do you have any other recommendations. I know its just your opinion but you guys have been using several of these, just would like your thoughts. Thank you

[@Reediscovr]

It’s more of personal preference. The 2” and 2.5” both lift 2.5”. However the 2.5”, gives you’d better materials. We have used the 2” on Arctica and the Red one in this video and have not had any issues, other than the sway bar endlinks. All of the lifts on the market have had those issues though.

[@sheapesz2493]

@@Reediscovr outstanding, what is the issue with the links? Also you said in one the comments about not using a piece of the kit because it drops the differential? By the way I greatly appreciate you taking the time to answer questions and so quickly.

[@Reediscovr]

@@sheapesz2493 the sway bar endlinks go bad kind of quick and start causing a knocking sound when going over bumps.

[@sheapesz2493]

@@Reediscovr ah ok thanks so much. Have a great day.

[@Reediscovr]

@@sheapesz2493 you too.

[@jramos9832]

New to this renegade Can you put that lift on a 2 wd 2021 lattitude?

[@travisnelson8071]

I've had the avid lift for 2 years now and want to remove it. Do you know if the same brackets in the rear can be used to return it to stock. Is that what the other 2 holes are for?

[@Reediscovr]

Should be able to reutilize the factory mounting location with out any issue. All you need to do is remove the extension plate and mount it where the plate bolts to the body. I’m assuming your talking about the charcoal canister.

[@travisnelson8071]

@@Reediscovr I was referring to the lower control arm bracket. I was able to Uninstaller everything and compared it to factory it was approx 1 bolt hole spacing off from the factory bracket.

[@Reediscovr]

@@travisnelson8071 sorry misunderstood which part you were talking about previously. I have not tried that.

[@travisnelson8071]

@@Reediscovr no problem now you know because it's been tried. To revert to stock you Def. Need the factory bracket. Great video though thanks.

[@Reediscovr]

@@travisnelson8071 now I know, thank you for sharing.

[@m103904]

Do you need to cut the bottom of the strut in the front? I plan on also not using and up the exhaust subframe spacers ect.

[@RenegadeExpedition]

Yes, you need to trim the lip off of the back of the strut. We have 2 renegades that we uninstalled the subframe, exhaust, and carrier bearing spacer on and they’ve been running fine. I do recommend using the brake line spacers.

[@kwalk87]

I installed the 1.5 daystar lift on my 2015 2wd renegade latitude. the rear "subframe" is contacting the exhaust, should I remove the spacers or is there a different fix? have you ran into this issue? Any info would be greatly appreciated it

[@Reediscovr]

We have not installed a daystar lift. Did the kit drop the sub frame, did it not have exhaust spacers?

[@danielvillafanez9556]

greetings people I raised my jeep renegade 2018 to the maximum but from the back when I fell into a slight hole it moves like a snake from behind can you tell me what happened

[@Reediscovr]

Double check all of your control arm bolts. Make sure everything is still torqued to spec.

[@ebonyremo7481]

I have a 2015 Jeep renegade and I’m waiting on my 2” lift kit from Amazon (Takeo Engineering Brand)...I’m in Irving, Texas. How much do y’all charge to install my kit for me?

[@Reediscovr]

Are you in our facebook group?

[@ebonyremo7481]

@@Reediscovr I requested to join but I haven’t been accepted yet (Facebook name Ebby Mac)

[@Reediscovr]

@@ebonyremo7481 looks like you were accepted a couple of days ago. I’ll shoot you a PM about the lift. -Andy Reed

[@Sks.Universe]

How much did the lift cost? I wanna do the same thing to my jeep renegade

[@Reediscovr]

www.avid.red/product/avid-economy-2-renegade-lift-kit/ 350

[@sergeyzhidkov522]

Привет, где купить такой комплект?

[@sheapesz2493]

Good afternoon. 2 questions. Do you recommend wheel spacers? If so who and do you have a link? I had asked about wheels but the ones you recommended only one wheel or do you have a link to the wheels as well? Thanks

[@Reediscovr]

If you can avoid wheel spacers than I would, however it will depend on what size tire you want to run. Anything bigger than a 235/65/17 will require spacers. If you decide to run wheel spacers than I recommend, Rugged Ridge 15201.20 Wheel Spacer Kit, Black, 1.25 inch; 15-Current Renegade www.amazon.com/dp/B01M21FIE3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_KJDBKBN3BEG59Q4FNS0B If you do wheel spacers than you will need to do a pinch seam mod. For wheels it’s about your style and preference, look for a 5x110 bolt pattern with a 65.1 hub bore. On my wife’s we run a 17x8 +35offset Ultra Nemesis.

[@sheapesz2493]

@@Reediscovr outstanding thanks so.much. do you have a link for the ultra nemesis wheels. I think thats what you told me last time and when I googled it. I o my found one wheels.

[@Reediscovr]

@@sheapesz2493 www.ultrawheel.com/wheel/13600/219-nemesis-cuv/ The wife runs these on her renegade and I run their prowlers on my gladiator

[@Reediscovr]

instagram.com/p/CGV_BsBDvve/?

[@taotao828]

I really wish I had the chance to see your video prior to my installation, your instructions are very helpful. I have a question for you, I previously didn’t loosen the axel nut & punch it out. Now I had the lift done almost two months now, will it be too late to do anything with it? Been experiencing some light clicking noise at my front driver side during acceleration & deceleration, no noise when I shift in neutral. I would really appreciate if you could share some light for me.

[@Reediscovr]

leon tao we only loosened the nut to allow for more flexibility when reinstalling the strut. If you’ve already put everything together then I wouldn’t worry about it now. As for the clicking. What kind of lift did you do? IE. Avid with Eibach springs.

[@taotao828]

North Texas Jeep Renegades Thank you for your reply. I had the 1.5” Daystar lift with the Eibach springs set up. The part that you mentioned about making the two tabs on the side of the axel nut before loosen it. I didn’t do that, can I still do something with it now to save any possible headache on replacing my cv axel? Seems like my driver side axel was making that light clicking sound, happens only during acceleration & deceleration, no noise when I switch it to neutral. Any ideas?

[@Reediscovr]

leon tao the two tabs are for loosening the nut during the install. It may have been an oversight in the video but you do want to fully tighten them back down and bend the tabs back in before reinstalling the wheels. The clicking that you’re hearing sounds like your cv might be going out. Does it click while turning as well? Also check to see if you have a hole in your boot. Have you noticed any grease on the inside of your wheel, fender liners, and/or suspension components?

[@taotao828]

North Texas Jeep Renegades I do very much appreciate your feedback. I know I have a lot of questions, frankly I’m not good at the mechanics of it, please bear with me & correct me if I’m wrong. Just want to narrow down the issue, mechanics wise If the cv is in fact bad and it’s making this noise by me shifting gear in neutral while my car is still in motion that sound suddenly goes away, is that normally a sign of a bad cv, right? I did check the cv & the suspension area, there isn’t any leak or tear. When I first heard the noise it only happens when I’m going straight while acceleration & deceleration. Now I’m hearing it when I turn too but not so much.

[@Reediscovr]

leon tao what you’re describing to me sounds like a bad CV Axle. However, without being there and experiencing this first hand, I can’t recommend that you buy a new one. I do recommend that you take your Jeep in to a certified mechanic and update all of us here, on what they find.

[@zumezoom9593]

with the 2" lift, what the largest size tire you can fit without rubbing on the renegade? how much body cut can I get away with if I wanted to install 33" tires? or is asking for 33" too much to ask for?

[@Reediscovr]

J.t.R. JP to be honest I get asked this question a lot. I would not recommend anything over a 30.5”. The next set of tires I buy will probably be 29”-29.5”. When you go to a larger tire it changes your gearing and you lose a lot of power the bigger you go. Now this wouldn’t be an issue if we could re-gear the renegades, but that is not possible. As for rubbing, with a 2” lift the biggest tire you can go with is 29” without rubbing. If you want to go bigger then you’ll need to run wheel spacers to clear the strut tower. If you run wheel spacers you’ll have to do the pinch seam mod. If you check out our pinch seam mod video, it shows how much we took off to fit a 30.5x10 tire.

[@MrJdog1987]

I did not watch all video sorry if you already answered my question but what size rim does your Jeep have mine has 18’ and wondering with a 2 inch lift what size tire I can fit I have 255 55 R18 and it’s very hard to get mud or AT in that size

[@Reediscovr]

It’s going to be close but you may need a spacer to clear the strut. It will depend on the actual size of the tire.

[@MrJdog1987]

@@Reediscovr do you have any recommendations

[@Reediscovr]

@@MrJdog1987 there are a few good brands to choose from in that size, BFG KO2, Falken Wildpeak A/T Trails, Nitto Ridge Grapplers, and Toyo Open Country AT3.

[@dennisr7452]

Great video. What is accomplished by not doing the subframe spacers?

[@julierivera5604]

It gives your rear diff more clearance.

[@Reediscovr]

Thanks, and Julie is correct. It will give you’re rear diff about 1.5” of extra ground clearance by not installing.

[@dennisr7452]

@@julierivera5604 Thank you.

[@Reediscovr]

Guy islas we set it at max positive then took it to get it aligned the following morning.

[@stevvasq229]

Does not installing the subframe spacer cause more wear and tear on anything over time?

[@stipulationslive]

How long are those sway bar end links? Mine are adjustable.

[@Reediscovr]

The avid 2” end links are 10” from post to post

[@poobank]

New sub. I've been thinking of a small lift\tire for my TH

[@Reediscovr]

Which one do you have in mind?

[@poobank]

@@Reediscovr I'm not sure. Just brainstorming now. Comfort and reliability are highest on my list though.

[@isaiahmusa4060]

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[@alijahconnor5841]

@Isaiah Musa Yup, been using Flixzone} for months myself :)

[@casenfranco1769]

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[@checkeredflagfilms]

5:24 Are those stock Renegade Wheels? What year?

[@Reediscovr]

Yes, 2018 Latitude with the Altitude package

[@shannonstiles8751]

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[@fireguyryan49]

with this lift kit would i be able to fit 245/65/17 on my renegade? just double checking my shoddy math.

[@Reediscovr]

Ryan Edmondson yes. You will still need to do the pinch seam mod but a 245/65r17 will fit

[@fireguyryan49]

@@Reediscovr would 235 fit without the pinch seam? or would 225 be the best bet?

[@Reediscovr]

Ryan Edmondson 225 without spacers will not rub. 235 no spacer factory offset will barely rub while in reverse but other than that it should clear

[@fireguyryan49]

@@Reediscovr thank you, just getting started in all this so still figuring some of this out. love the channel!

[@Reediscovr]

Ryan Edmondson thanks!!

[@bradwillingham7669]

So what do you do about the 2 inches of suspension travel that you lost putting on this kind of lift.

[@Reediscovr]

How do you figure we lost suspension travel? The suspension travel remains the same. We didn’t gain or lose travel, however we did gain ground clearance.

[@bradwillingham7669]

@@Reediscovr from what I saw you didn’t change the pivot point of the lower front a arm/ control arm . If you don’t lower the pivot point you have extended the lower control arm 2 inches when you put the spacers in so you have taken away 2 inches of travel!

[@bradwillingham7669]

Well no response??

[@Reediscovr]

@@bradwillingham7669 been a busy day. Renegades are not known for their articulation nor is it a rock crawler. We have not noticed a difference in terrain management nor lack of grip. The added ground clearance from the lift and the ability to run larger tires make it far more capable than the potential loss of articulation.

[@bradwillingham7669]

My problem is all of you selling these are not being truthful with people it’s going to ride worse.and going to where the tires more if they can get the frontend aligned. Sorry but there is a reason a real lift cost so much more. And I see buy the comments most of these people don’t know what they are getting in to. Just saying be more truthful about what you are selling!

[@vanyousif]

Are sway bars same the factory size or longer ?

[@Reediscovr]

The sway bars themselves are factory. But the kit does come with new sway bar end links that are needed if you want to reconnect your sway bar.

[@vanyousif]

@@Reediscovr thanks

[@stevencharles4943]

Soo what size tire are you able to put on after the installation..

[@Reediscovr]

Steven Charles it depends if you want to trim your pinch seam. You can fit a 28.5” with no rubbing or a 29” with very little rubbing. A 29.5”-30.5” will require spacers and quite a bit of pinch seam work.

[@Reediscovr]

The tire size in the thumbnail is a 30.5x10

[@stevencharles4943]

@@Reediscovr thanks for the reply, I have a 2019 Renegade trailhawk with 215 tires . You think I could squeeze 225 on without any lift?

[@Reediscovr]

Steven Charles yes definitely. I would recommend 225/65-17

[@stevencharles4943]

@@Reediscovr awesome, great news, thanks for the help.

[@CYOTsNiper]

Does this kit fit the gen 2 jeep compass as well?

[@Reediscovr]

Les Laxson I’m not familiar with the compass suspension. I would try reaching out to Avid and confirm with them. [e-mail]

[@roudydog3063]

Yes it does

[@loganscott7184]

Do you have to shave off that bottom part of the cv shaft?

[@RenegadeExpedition]

No, the only part you need to trim is the back lip on the bottom of the front struts.

[@Beezer4528]

You don’t have to use a hammer out your hood down and put them in the up position and pull

[@Reediscovr]

Never thought to try that, but I will next time. Thank you for the tip.

[@d.ortega4574]

I ordered this lift kit for the Renegade? Where are you guys located?

[@Reediscovr]

We are in North Texas (DFW Area)

[@d.ortega4574]

@@Reediscovr How much would you charge for installation of I was a member vs. non-member of NTJR?

[@Reediscovr]

@@d.ortega4574 we stay pretty busy with projects. When are you looking to get it done?

[@d.ortega4574]

@@Reediscovr as soon as it arrives. Haven't gotten a date from AVID.

[@Reediscovr]

@@d.ortega4574 let us know when it comes in. We have a couple of trips planned over the next few weeks for our other channel, but we can see what we can do. If you haven’t already join the NTJR Facebook group, it will make it a lot easier to get in touch with us.

[@seanscott9962]

What size tires are you running after the lift ?

[@Reediscovr]

On this one, the owner went with 245/70/17

[@armandosaucedo2869]

What's the biggest size tires I can install on my 2018 Renegade 18"wheels ..i want to put mud tires on the original wheels..can anyone help ??

[@Reediscovr]

Depends on what you want to do to make them fit. Fit everything is factory, I would try to keep it under 29”

[@PedroYBraga]

Hey guys don't forget to use safety glasses.

[@RandomDude989]

Talk about safety with jack stands.... but no safety glasses when using the grinder.

[@michaelturner9546]

Does anyone out there make a two to three inch suspension lip for the Jeep Cherokee not the Grand Cherokee the Cherokee and who does let me know would you thanks

[@Reediscovr]

Not sure sorry

[@ЖеткиншекБакауов]

Здравствуйте мне нужен опорный чашка с подшипбни ком можете Казахстан отправлять за ране спасибо

[@spudbartlett900]

All that money spent, work done, time videoing, all that for what.? A 2 inch lift, at the most, on a pavement sniffer sub contact Jeep.

[@Reediscovr]

What a constructive and helpful comment. Thank you for your opinion, it’s refreshing to see people with so much wisdom to share. I hope you have a nice day.

[@milesgumbus4723]

Don’t be such a tool

[@eddiev8148]

With the 2” lift kit what are the biggest wheel/tire combo available?

[@Reediscovr]

The problem isn’t the lift, it’s the clearance for the spring perch on the struts. The biggest tire you can fit without hitting it is 28.9”. Anything bigger than that and you need spacers or a good offset wheel. Once you push the tires away from the strut then you’ll have to do the pinch seam mod. Currently on the rig in the thumbnail has a 3.75-4” lift, 1.25” spacers, pinch seam mod, and his 30.5” tires still rub.

[@sheapesz2493]

Good afternoon. May i ask why you went that route with the lift and the springs. I have a 2016 trailhawk. I want to get the 2.5 avid lift. Any thoughts? Seems like alot pf people get a lift kit and springs and I'm trying to figure out why?

[@Reediscovr]

@@sheapesz2493 the owner wanted a bigger lift than 2.5” and slightly stiffer springs

[@sheapesz2493]

Ah ok thank you so much for the response. I know you have probably already answered this. With the 2.5 avid that I am getting. What is the perfect size tire for getting some height without have to do the pinch weld. I saw you said something about 29 or 30 but what is that size written like 215/65/17? I really want the KO2s. I really really appreciate you taking the time. I would love to join you guys but I dont do social media and I live up near st louis

[@Reediscovr]

@@sheapesz2493 with KO2 you should be fine with 235/65/17. If you do wheel spacers you will have to do the pinch seam mod. You are absolutely safe with 225/65/17, 235s depend on the tire brand. Some run bigger than others.