It depends on your primary use. For daily driving with occasional trails, a 2-inch spacer lift with stock springs offers comfort. For serious off-roading, a 2.5-3.5 inch coil spring lift with adjustable control arms and disconnectable sway bars provides the best articulation. Long-arm kits offer the most suspension travel but are the most expensive and complex to install.

Budget spacer lifts start around $100-300. Mid-range coil spring kits with shocks run $800-1,500. Premium long-arm suspension systems with adjustable components cost $2,000-5,000+. Professional installation typically adds $500-1,500 depending on complexity.

Yes, always get a professional alignment after any suspension modification. Lift kits change caster, camber, and toe angles which causes uneven tire wear and poor handling if not corrected. Budget $100-150 for a 4-wheel alignment.

Under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, a dealer cannot void your entire warranty for aftermarket suspension. However, if a lift kit directly causes a failure (like a ball joint breaking due to extreme angles), that specific repair may not be covered. Mopar offers factory-backed 2-inch lift kits that maintain full warranty coverage.