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It did not require anything except for pushing (or cutting off) an accessory ring off the strut.  Took about 2 mins (seriously).  Speedo is about 1mph off based on GPS (not an issue, as it was off before we went with bigger tires by 1mph the other way).

I highly recommend it, the handling is significantly improved and the ride is better too.

Good point, maybe I'll just do a 3/4" lift and see how that looks.  

I like the journey for the size, seating, HP and price...  Not a fan of ride height or gearing.  Sucks that they put the better gears in the 4cyl.  Wish they would have used better gears in the R/T or GT.

Here's a pic of the guy's Journey w/3" lift.  Not for me, but I like he's been able to do it.

Thanks for the welcome.

i'm just trying to help those who also want to do like mods.

I found a guy who did a 3" lift and paid BIG money for it - not looking for something like that.  I did find coil spring spacers that are listed for the Journey.  They offer a 3/4, 1 1/4 and 2" options.  I'm thinking 2" may require replacing other components, leaning towards the 1 1/4".  Any thoughts?

Appreciate the insight on the headlights.   

Your response shows your true intentions of your posts and who you are.  watch out for pot holes 

No offense taken and I'm not a know it all (I come from the Wrangler world and we do significant mods).  However, I'm not a fan of members giving info that may frighten others from doing a mod they're interested in.  If you like a car ride, keep the small tires.  If you want more clearance and a more SUV feel, then you can go with 255/55/19's (after modest mod).

I'm interested in doing a 1" lift (if anyone has done one) and LED bulbs or aftermarket headlights.

HAHAHAHA...   ROTFLMAO!!!   You don't know what you're talking about and clearly are not mechanically inclined if you think that isn't a slight mod.  

Not raining on my parade, I've put larger tires on almost all my vehicles and understand pros and cons.  I'm not worried of what might be, I know the benefits gained.

Most cars speedos are already off (set higher than actual). 

The gain is ground clearance, looks, going over bumps / pot holes.  Other SUVs with 19's use this size tire.  The Journey is set more like a car vs SUV - if that's what you like, keep the small tires.

I'm not misleading, tires are on there - not rubbing, etc...    The Journey uses a strut that is used on numerous vehicles and includes an unused guide that sticks out past the strut.  Simply grind off where it attaches to the strut (about 1/4" wide) or replace strut with model that does not have it.  I chose to grind off.

Required a slight mod, not sure if needed for the non R/T or GT models...

Everywhere I read it has been said that a 255/50/19 is the biggest 19" you can use on DJ.  Just to correct, the 255/55/19's fit!!

The 255/ 55/ 19 is 30" tall & 10" wide and looks and rides GREAT.

Installed on my 2015 R/T AWD without a lift and without spacers.