Lift kits for 2019 Rebel

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I've had my 2019 Rebel for almost a week now so it's time to start thinking about getting it lifted. With the new suspension, does anyone know what companies might make a lift kit for it ? or how long it might be before good kits hit the market ? I know it's early and heck I haven't even got my windows tinted yet, but I've got the fever bad and I think there is only one cure.

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I forgot to mention I have the coil spring suspension and not the air ride.
 

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Lol I think we all have that itch but sadly we seem to be in a holding pattern. I’m feeling by September we may see some of the bigwigs stepping it up. :)
 

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Only option right now would be a leveling kit, but I'm betting it would put your cv joints in a bad angle. I'm assuming the 1" lift that comes with the Rebel is the same 1" lift as the offroad package, although that is just a guess and I could be wrong. I believe they achieve that lift with a 1" longer spring but they don't change anything else (lower control arm, differential, etc). Sharp looking truck though. I was trying to hang on longer and was looking at the Rebels, but the all black tempted me too much and I had to get it. I've got no regrets though. I love my 2019.
 

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Dude I'm on the same boat! I except I want a leveling kit. So far I've called Maxtrac, rough country and I saw the mopar lift is not compatible with the rebel supposedly. I dont understand why not! The chassis and the strut bolt patter up top should be exactly the same! Let me know if you have any luck.

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It will fit. The bigger obstacle and the reason they are saying no is probably because it puts the ball joints, cv joint, etc at a bad angle. In my mind I am thinking it would not really be any different than the 3.5" Readylift kit as far as angles go but there could be something I'm unaware of.
 

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It will fit. The bigger obstacle and the reason they are saying no is probably because it puts the ball joints, cv joint, etc at a bad angle. In my mind I am thinking it would not really be any different than the 3.5" Readylift kit as far as angles go but there could be something I'm unaware of.
Which is what I'm thinking, unfortunately every tech I talk to doesn't have a clue. They just go by what the paper says and dont try to problem solve. I think I might just pull off the strut and try it on myself because no one is willing to do so with out guaranteeing it will fit. I would hate to pay for labor and have it not fit lol.
 

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Which is what I'm thinking, unfortunately every tech I talk to doesn't have a clue. They just go by what the paper says and dont try to problem solve. I think I might just pull off the strut and try it on myself because no one is willing to do so with out guaranteeing it will fit. I would hate to pay for labor and have it not fit lol.
If you do make sure to let us know how it turns out. It's not a hard job. I was able to put my leveling kit on my 2019 in about 2 hours. Would have been less but spent quite some time looking for the right tools. Be ready to take it to a dealer to get the alignment done. No shops in my area would try to do it due to it being so new.
 

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That’s the key right there, since it is soo new most shops won’t guarantee alignments around my way. It’s a shame that there’s no easy lifts for a Rebel as to me that is the vehicle most owners would want lifted. I mean it’s a sweet looking vehicle own it’s own, but lifted it becomes a monster . :)
 

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That’s the key right there, since it is soo new most shops won’t guarantee alignments around my way. It’s a shame that there’s no easy lifts for a Rebel as to me that is the vehicle most owners would want lifted. I mean it’s a sweet looking vehicle own it’s own, but lifted it becomes a monster . :)
That's odd. An alignment is dont by wiggling around the control arms which and tightening it down when it meets spec. It's not rocket science
 

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That's odd. An alignment is dont by wiggling around the control arms which and tightening it down when it meets spec. It's not rocket science

Part of it is because so many parts of the truck are controlled by the computer. The reason I was given is that the computer needs to be told to learn the new steering angle. I had a shop able to do the alignment but could not work on the computer so it still pulled slightly to the right. Took it to the dealer and had them do it and then no more issues.
 

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That’s why I had the dealer do my install plus the alignment.
 
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I'm going to wait for a couple of months till more companies come out with lift kits for the '19 rebel. I want everything right. I also need to find a good shop around here for the install.
 

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Part of it is because so many parts of the truck are controlled by the computer. The reason I was given is that the computer needs to be told to learn the new steering angle. I had a shop able to do the alignment but could not work on the computer so it still pulled slightly to the right. Took it to the dealer and had them do it and then no more issues.
Oh wow. Around how much is an alignment at the dealer? I'm going to have them do it.
 

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That’s why I had the dealer do my install plus the alignment.
I did my install myself. I've put a few leveling kits on other trucks so I'm comfortable with it. It is a pretty straight forward process if you have an idea of what you're doing. Not for everybody though.
 

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Oh wow. Around how much is an alignment at the dealer? I'm going to have them do it.
It was right around $100. Actually cheaper than the other shop was trying to charge me surprisingly.
 
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