In addition to getting an actual 1.25" of lift, the amount of lift is even across the mounts. I went for a quick test drive and immediately noticed that the Jeep was quieter! One reason is because the extra fraction of an inch made room around my poorly done exhaust. There is less contact and less sound and vibration transfer into the body. The squeak from the broken spot weld on the driver's side door opening is also less noisy, I assume because the body is sitting correctly on the frame again.
I kept the JKS grill supports. When I find the factory ones, I'll change those out. I think it will be fine until then.
The ride quality seems to be unchanged. Those who would be concerned that an aluminum puck will transfer more road noise, need not worry. The stock mount already does a good job of providing isolation. The addition of the Savvy kit is no different than stock.
Another funny reason the Jeep is quieter is because I didn't notice that the fan now hits the fan shroud and won't spin! No damage that I can tell. I need to slot the mounting holes.
Unfortunately, I leave town again tomorrow. So fixing the shroud might have to wait.