MFC Offroad In Depth 2" Lift Kit Installation - Focusing On The Most Frequently Asked Questions

Here we document and show you everything about the the number one lift solutions for all Cherokees. Every question ever asked about the installation all the way to the capabilities of the product design are discussed in depth. No longer will the same questions need addressing....they have been compiled into this amazing video.
The 2" lift kit fits EVERY SINGLE CHEROKEE.
Installation is quick and effortless.
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[@XxWolfjake]

I feeel so much confidence that I can do this now. I just ordered my 2018 trail hawk a couple days ago and been obsessing over your guys website because it’s so hard to find anything like this anywhere else and you guys seem so friendly and customer service is wonderful that I have to order almost every thing to copy what you guys did to the trail hawk you have lol. I appreciate this so much you guys.

[@brandoES17]

3 videos in one day! We're getting spoiled with MFC content today!!! Thanks for the uploads!

[@gonebyrv9748]

Well done! MUCH BETTER than the installation video of a few years back.

[@jesselambros8520]

That was literally my first KZbin video ever made. I’ve learned a lot since then!

[@likeorasgod]

@@jesselambros8520 It wasn't bad, but a few things where missing in it that could of helped. I'll watch this one and so how it is. Tomorrow I'm doing my springs and Struts.....if the weather allows me. Been raining cats and dogs the last few days.... Oh just to let folks know, get yourself a torque wrench, last time when I was doing the 2" lift my impact over tighten one of the bolts and caused some issues where I needed to just get a new bolt to replace that one. It's better to just torque them down when done any way so you know your not to loose or too tight.

[@VetJeeper]

Great video, just got the notification that my kit shipped! Can’t wait! Thank you Jesse!!!

[@jesselambros8520]

VERY welcome. Thank you for the support.

[@leninmorales5603]

Good video always appreciated! Be nice to see video of 3” lift and fox long travel.

[@likeorasgod]

My stock lug nuts where capped. Oddly some one stole them right after I did my lift. (They took 5 total off three different wheel prob to replace some they messed up). So I replaced mine with all sold one piece ones, but yah that is another reason it's good to break them with a bar and not the impact. You can fun them off once broken. I would suggest for these videos put a parts list of tools in the description so folks can get them ready before watching the video and doing the project. I would also suggest folks get a torque wrench (I got one for like 40 bucks on amazon)and when you tighten every thing up use that so you don't over tighten them. Good video other wise. Oh and thanks for turning down the music while your talking that was an issue in a lot of the past video's the music could be to load for some of us old deaf folks...trying to hear thing.

[@evansilverberg8295]

just got this lift kit and i cant wait to just sliiiiide it in ..

[@jesselambros8520]

😂😂😂

[@joeyaw16]

I would love to see your rig on some trails

[@blakeantos1301]

Are y'all planning on an installation video for the MFC+ 3" lift kit with Fox long travel shocks?

[@brandoES17]

Please do a video showing the steel brake line installation! Excited to get those soon :)

[@unstopfm]

Hi Jesse, I had the 2” lift installed and it’s awesome! Everything I expected. Next week I’m getting new tires BFG T/A K02 255x65rx17. Quick question? It’s it ok to drive in Auto mode on my 2020 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk?

[@nickspangler9606]

Ok so where does the 2 .5 lift spacers go ?

[@jesselambros8520]

Thats for another video! It goes above the spring on the front, and below the spacer in the rear.

[@CHASING_BUILDS]

@@jesselambros8520 I had the exact question, I have sent two emails and haven't heard anything back. Not in much rush but the .5" spacer for the front still sits in my garage...waiting for the day instructions are published. Looking forward to the upcoming video for it.

[@user-yn4fx4px8m]

Hello! what do you think, can such a lifting option lead to a fracture of the lower front lever? Thanks for the answer

[@jesselambros8520]

We have yet to see this happen in the 10+ years selling this product all over the world. I do not think it is possible because of this

[@wesleycollins1724]

So I put this on and when I bent down the fins like you said they both failed and my strut rotated so far that it was rubbing against my tires

[@jesselambros8520]

Were both front wheels off the ground?

[@mateoquiroz3844]

What are the recommended tire sizes when using this kit on an AD1? Obviously looking for something bigger than stock.

[@Alex-he7mi]

Hi Jesse, thanks for the super helpful video! Cant wait to get my 2" kit! Quick question - i saw that ppl are installing larger tires after the lift, some suggested 265/65 ; 245/70; 245/65 and even 265/70, etc. Based on your experience which size will fit the best after 2" MFC lift 2019 Trailhawk? Many thanks in advance!🙏

[@jesselambros8520]

245/70 is the best go to size that has no issues fitting.

[@OfficialSkankHunt42]

Is this 245/70/16? Or 17?

[@josedelarosa8835]

What about the installation of the rear wheel centering kit?

[@jesselambros8520]

There’s a video available for that as well!

[@Tyler224424]

Do you guys still have people in to install this lift?

[@aboyandhisdog6106]

Jesse how’s it going? I’m currently building a Trailhawk with some of your companies components. Already have the two inch lift and am about to add the dobinson third inch lift as well as Fox king travel rear shocks if I can get my hands on them. Have you heard of anyone adding a front locker to a KL yet? Was considering looking at doing an air locker when beefing up the front CV’s but didn’t know if that was a thing yet.

[@jesselambros8520]

That is something that has yet to be accomplished

[@adolfozuniga3939]

Will the stock struts and shocks still work fine with the lift? Or will they need to be upgraded? Not sure if I missed it.

[@jesselambros8520]

Great news Adolfo as this lift kit works perfectly with the OEM components. No upgrades are necessary and works perfectly right out of the box.

[@samweiss-love6289]

I just purchased a 2016 Cherokee North, will this work on mine? Most of the videos i’ve seen like Rough Country videos and what not require drilling a hole, this doesn’t require that right?

[@jesselambros8520]

This will work on you Jeep. No hole will be required to drill.

[@jonjones622]

I've seen the questions about the fin and now I'm wondering if all four wheels have to be off the ground or if I can jack up the front/do the front...then jack up the back/do the back?

[@jesselambros8520]

You can do front then back. But make sure that the front is up in the air...meaning both front left and front right in the air with jack stands supporting the weight.

[@ChuckUnderFire]

It’s really tempting before doing this (or while doing this) to give a REALLY good wash to the are and parts… what are your thoughts? Overkill?

[@jesselambros8520]

I think that is overkill

[@ChuckUnderFire]

@@jesselambros8520 have now finished it up, I agree. It’s really not necessary. I can’t tell you have absolutely priceless this video was to keep me off the ledge when I was doing the work. SO glad I went with MFC. Compared to the install of the Rocky Road sliders, this was a breeze and gave me a ton of confidence. Thanks a million. PS: I really hope you guys make a winch mount at some point. I know it’ll be well engineered (like your brush bar). I’ll be first in line.

[@larrysudano5720]

About a week after I installed mine I have a thumping noise coming from the rear. But only when making tight turns like in a parking lot, straight driving it is completely fine. Any ideas anyone? Anything would help thanks!

[@jesselambros8520]

Always double check the sway bar end links that connect to the lower control arm. That’s where this is commonly found. Re tighten

[@michaelpalestro5800]

Hi Jesse, When I released the shark fin, my strut rotated towards the front very significantly. So much that I was unable to complete the install. The shark fin keeps the strut aligned so the stays that hold the rubber grommets for the ABS facing the wheel. I saw in one of the comments, you answered “we’re both wheels off the ground”. Do both front wheels need to be off the ground during installation and will this stop the strut from rotating? Thanks, Mike

[@jesselambros8520]

If only one wheel is off the ground, there is torsion placed on the strut from the sway bar. This is because the sway bar is still attached to it and the other wheel is on the ground. In this video, both wheels are off the ground AND the sway bar is still attached, hence the reason the strut does not move. If you have one wheel up and the other down, you would disconnect the sway bar to ensure no torsion is applied during the installation.

[@michaelpalestro5800]

@@jesselambros8520 Thanks Jesse. Went out the next morning and lifted the front end. No problems with installation.

[@keaganhalliwell6690]

So I was unfortunate enough to have that fin at the bottom of the strut snap off completely. So it was quite a mission to keep everything aligned. That being said once the bolt went back in it seems to have tightened everything up. I haven't driven on it or plan to until I get some second opinions but how important is that fin to still be there?

[@jamesballas6644]

Sweet

[@jamesballas6644]

How much did it cost

[@user-qx2pp7fu5l]

What is the size of new tire?

[@lweleven3423]

Could these spacers be used with 1.5 updated springs or would that be to much sway bars angles

[@jesselambros8520]

I do not recommend lifting more than 3". Your scenario would net 3.5"

[@domescamilla966]

After installing this kit, I got an alignment immediately after as recommended. I've never noticed any issues on dry pavement. However, this winter I'm noticing every time it snows my 2019 Jeep Cherokee TH is consistently and constantly trying to fishtail while going down the road. This is in very mild conditions where 2 wheel drive cars are doing fine. Stock size tires. Has anyone else had this problem or have an idea of what else to check? I'm going to get another alignment just in case, but it doesn't make sense it'd be that bad already.

[@jesselambros8520]

Which mode are you driving in? The factory tires also do play a part in quality of driving. The factory Firestone tires are know to be sub par for an All Terrain tire.

[@domescamilla966]

@jesselambros8520 I tried all modes. I am getting new tires next week along with another alignment. I was on stock still. One odd thing did happen when installing that made me wonder. Front passenger went on easy like in your video. Front drivers side, I had the strut suddenly spin with a LOT of force as soon as I loosened the bolt to move the knuckle down. I'd try to straiten it back out to get that welded brake mount back parallel with the tire, but it took all my strength to keep it like that while I tightened that bolt back up. So, it's apparent that it is consistently placing a lot of rotational force on that steering knuckle. Is this normal?

[@jesselambros8520]

@@domescamilla966 were you installing while only one side was jacked up at a time?

[@domescamilla966]

@jesselambros8520 I don't recall 100%. I want to say I may have done one side at a time. Potentially drivers side front and back, and then passenger.

[@jesselambros8520]

@@domescamilla966 that will do it. Both front wheels need to be off the ground. If one is up and the other is down, you’ll have torsion in the sway bar, causing the strut to spin

[@Wolf-qq4lx]

Just installed mine but didn't get much of a lift. Not sure if it has anything to do with the after market tires I have 245/70R17

[@jesselambros8520]

That seems strange. What was the order number so I can see what was ordered?

[@Wolf-qq4lx]

@@jesselambros8520 it's MFC3697.

[@jesselambros8520]

@@Wolf-qq4lx wow that’s a pretty old order. Chances are you have some settling from the factory springs now from the original 2” of lift

[@Wolf-qq4lx]

@@jesselambros8520 Yea there is a long story there lol. BTW awesome kit. Pretty forward install and your video definitely helps! Thanks.

[@jesselambros8520]

@@Wolf-qq4lx thank you!

[@markkosanke4979]

With completing a 2" lift and the rear centering kit, will my stock axles be OK or would you suggest upgrading those as well? Primarily city driving, what little offroading I will be doing I will not face many large rocks.

[@PsyhoBelka]

you should worry not about axles, but about angle in which CV joint will operate! CV joint, I'm sure, will operate in near-extreme angle and this is bad, because when one of your wheel will lifted in the air - angle will became critical and axles will have not enough space to grip with hub. if you Jeep will never see off-road - that's ok))) but I thinking you here because you Jeep will see off-road)) I saw mane post where people complaining about clack-click sound from hub after installing lift

[@ChuckUnderFire]

I’ve seen a number of people with these lifts. None of which have ever had CV angle issues. The axle itself is honestly pretty beefy, so the shaft I can’t see breaking. The joint is a different story if you plan to really send it up a rock wall. The KL is an incredible off-road rig with the right approach, but rock crawling isn’t its strong suit.

[@jonathoncupp7021]

What size bore is the clamp or collar

[@jesselambros8520]

Our product dimensions are not given out. The best way to get dimension is to purchase.

[@jonathoncupp7021]

Thank you anyway

[@aurelianozapata3246]

Those this kit fit a 2019 trailhawk?

[@jesselambros8520]

Yes it does

[@huntdeer7910]

Jesse dose your product ever go one sale?

[@jesselambros8520]

We just had a large sale! Labor Day, BFCM and Memorial Day are our sale events

[@huntdeer7910]

My luck lol

[@huntdeer7910]

Thank you I order one on Black Friday