Lifts and Suspension for JK Rubicon Unlimited? Suggestions?
01-06-2011, 11:13 AM
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Lifts and Suspension for JK Rubicon Unlimited? Suggestions?
This is my first Jeep. It's a 2010 and I'm really stoked. I am looking to put 37" tires on it. As of now the vehicle is entirely stock Rubicon. Should I be fine as is or do I need to upgrade the suspension? If so, what suspension and lift will have it ALL so that I don't have to buy it from here and there to get it to where it will ride smoothly and will not wobble?
I heard Teraflex was great as was Sky Jacker. What are your thoughts?
I also heard about Rubicon Express but not sure if that is something that should be applied to a Rubicon. Any thoughts?
Lastly, I heard if I did a 4.5" lift I would need to change out the arms, steering stabilizer, tie rods, speed bumps?
Could anyone please share with me what I should get and if need be mix and match. Its more important to me that I have a good drive that doesn't sway or ride too rough when its On-Road.
Thank!!!!!!!!!!
I heard Teraflex was great as was Sky Jacker. What are your thoughts?
I also heard about Rubicon Express but not sure if that is something that should be applied to a Rubicon. Any thoughts?
Lastly, I heard if I did a 4.5" lift I would need to change out the arms, steering stabilizer, tie rods, speed bumps?
Could anyone please share with me what I should get and if need be mix and match. Its more important to me that I have a good drive that doesn't sway or ride too rough when its On-Road.
Thank!!!!!!!!!!
01-06-2011, 11:22 AM
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x2 on Northridge. I'd also do plenty of reading here first, especially the sticky threads. They really do have all of the info for the new Jeep owner.
Congrats and welcome to the club!
Congrats and welcome to the club!
01-06-2011, 12:02 PM
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I have a OME HD lift with OME LT shocks and it rides better than stock.Love it
Dave hooked it up at Northridge and I think he is running a special on a OME lift with track bar and bracket and shocks check it out
Dave hooked it up at Northridge and I think he is running a special on a OME lift with track bar and bracket and shocks check it out
01-06-2011, 12:12 PM
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Feel free to give me a call, I will be glad to help you get a lift kit that fits your needs. I sell pretty much every Suspension company out there and see what works and doesn't everyday. My direct line is 800-333-5535 ext. 938.
You ask an open question like that on here and you will get 100 different answers and different opinions.
Thanks,
Bryan
You ask an open question like that on here and you will get 100 different answers and different opinions.
Thanks,
Bryan
01-06-2011, 03:16 PM
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You ask an open question like that on here and you will get 100 different answers and different opinions.
Decide on a budget, and whether you want to go to flat flares. With stock flares, you will want a taller lift, which will be a lot more money as you will need all of the parts you mentioned, and you should plan on driveshafts also. If you choose to chop your flares or go to flats, you can run a shorter lift that will not need nearly as many additional components.
If you haven't found the FAQ's yet, you should open them and read through the Suspension section. There is some good info on lift height vs tire height, and which components you should consider at various lift heights.
Also start looking into re-gearing and axle upgrades for that front 44.