Ok a buddy of mine just graduated from UTI and works at Toyota, I also have it on good account from two instructors at my tech school (century college, auto repair) that worked at Stillwater Motors (Chevy, Buick, Jeep dealership). They reason dealers dont want to cover it under warranty is because they make less money off of the repair. Since most dealer work is warranty work these days, they try to get as many people to pay out of pocket as possible. My buddy says even mechanics hate warranty work because they only get paid for the repair, not the diagnostic (where the dealer and the mechanic make their money). If you get a check engine light-it's no problem, just hook up a scanner. If not, then the mechanic has to spend time tracking down the problem and the dealer isn't being paid. The theory is, once you find the problem, a similar problem on the same vehicle is the same problem and doesn't require diagnostics.
As for warranty coverage, the law is on our side. The Moss-Magnusson (sp?) act provides that a manufacturer can only void a warranty if an aftermarket part can be PROVEN to have caused the problem. Which means if you put a Fram air filter in your Jeep, the manufacture must prove that that filter caused dust and dirt to ruin your throttle body (just a hypothetical situation here folks) whereas a Mopar original wouldn't have damaged anything. When mechanics of any kind see things like skid plates, lift kits, big tires, mud all over everything, and enough lights for a small town-they suspect that you have abused the vehicle. Jeep expects you will play with your four wheel drive here and there. But they do not and should not expect people to go full throttle off road. Warranties do not cover abuse or negligence, only manufacturer's defects. If you do get denied warranty coverage because of an aftermaket part, contact SEMA. Google them. They have lawyers that specialize in warranties and help people like you and me all the time with great things like less stringent lift kit laws, land closures, and warranties.
Sorry for the long post, Happy Trails!!!
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Seriously though, I say if you want a lift just go and get it....I'm still saving up for mine.....warranty issues shouldn't be a problem.