Currently, I'm using an Expride 7'2" glass rod which I like a lot, and am looking for another rod that can handle some heavier lures: up to 1.5/2.0 oz. What's your favorite cranking rod for heavier lures, and what would you suggest?

I have the G.Loomis 903C IMX and so far I love the way it feels and handles deep cranks but lighter baits than you mentioned.  If the IMX-PRO 968C CBR is anything like it, it would make for a great big bait rod. 

Dobyns Champion 805CB, 806 CB if you are throwing closer to the 2oz baits.

This is what I use for my larger crankbaits, S-Waver 168, Vatalion, Gantarel Jr, Bullshad (6"), Whopper Plopper 130.

 

https://alxrods.com/collections/ikos/products/thunder-76-x-heavy-modfast-casting

  Possibly:   Powell Endurance 7116 CB, H/MF and 1/2-3 oz.     jj

Check out Fenwick’s X series composite rods. 
They go up to a rating of 3oz. 
 

 

 

Mike