Mod Suggestions - Ride Quality
#11
#12
JK Jedi Master
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Posts: 11,463
Likes: 0
Received 162 Likes
on
154 Posts
One plus for you with those 3.73's, you can turn OD Off and be around the same rpm as 5.13's with OD On. It certainly will not be an optimal setup, but it lets you run 35's with acceptable performance.
#13
JK Super Freak
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 1,022
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
However, based upon everything you've posted thus far, I can already tell that 35" tires are what you really want.....but it doesn't sound like you're quite ready for the required prep and mods that go along with them. If and when you do go to 35's, be ready to invest in a rear bumper and tire carrier to support your oversized spare, and with all that added weight, now start thinking about future mods and the need to swap those coil spacers for the originally debated TF coil lift with shocks.
Then at a minimum, and even with 33's, I would strongly recommend the Superchips Flashpaq and even though it's debatable....re gearing will eventually be in your future.
If you do get the TF coil lift and shocks up front in lieu of the spacers, and ride quality is top priority, I would also get yourself some adjustable front lower control arms and potentially some front/rear adjustable track bars or relocation brackets.
#14
JK Enthusiast
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Chelsea, AL
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have the TF Leveling Kit & 33's & I'm extremely happy with the look & the ride. I went with 305's instead of 285's because I liked the look of the wider tire better. I think it's perfect for a daily driver to make a Jeep look like a Jeep! I ran the leveling kit with the stock tires for a while & didn't notice any difference in ride quality. I also have an auto with 3.73's & I haven't noticed any difference in power with these tires in the few days I've had them. Good luck with your decision!
#15
I have the teraflex 2.5 BB with shock extensions and I'm on 33s. It rides pretty much the same as stock, with the exception of a tiny bit of flighty steering on the highway due to a decreased Caster angle (some front adjustable control arms can fix that if you are so inclined; so far, it doesn't bother me that much and I've had it one year). Overall I'm happy with it and it is my daily driver, and I do offroad it as well.
#16
JK Enthusiast
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Monterey County, CA
Posts: 110
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have the Teraflex 2.5 coils w/shocks and think it rides better now than stock. Still running the stock wheels and tires.
It looks taller in the front end in this pic, but it's not. The parking lot at work is sloped for drainage. Im reality it sits pretty close to level from front to back.
It looks taller in the front end in this pic, but it's not. The parking lot at work is sloped for drainage. Im reality it sits pretty close to level from front to back.
#17
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Middle TN
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have the Teraflex 2.5 coils w/shocks and think it rides better now than stock. Still running the stock wheels and tires.
It looks taller in the front end in this pic, but it's not. The parking lot at work is sloped for drainage. Im reality it sits pretty close to level from front to back.
It looks taller in the front end in this pic, but it's not. The parking lot at work is sloped for drainage. Im reality it sits pretty close to level from front to back.
#18
JK Enthusiast
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne,UK
Posts: 346
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
3 Posts
honestly, for your purposes, i would just say run 33's now and call it a day. the only time you'll see rubbing is if you wheel your jeep and flex it out on harder trails. if you want the extra clearance, just get the leveling kit. if you really want to get up to 35's after that, you can always cut your fenders or buy a nice set of bushwackers as they will give you the clearance you need. of course, going this route means that nothing on your suspension has to change and you get what you want
I've got a CRD Sahara with 18" rims. 4.1 gears. 6 speedMT
So when it comes around to replacing the 840 Bridgestones which are 32's I should be able to fit 33's Ok !
Are there any better shocks you could suggest that would smooth out that bit of a 'buckboard' ride you get on some roads and help stop the 'groans' I sometimes get from the 'other seat'
Last edited by RLT; 01-10-2011 at 03:48 PM.
#19
JK Newbie
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Mountain Top, PA
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I also bought a 2011 Rubi in Oct. Had same questions as you. I went with a Teraflex 2.5 BB. Very easy install, great step by step write up on form with pics. Lift was 3" when done, ride quality was the same. I got the package that had shock extenders since i have the rubi shocks. I also so put on spidertracs wheel spacers to widen the stance and prevent rubbing when offroad. You may also want to get teraflex adjustable lower control arms to bring everything back to spec, and i"m also waiting for the superchips flashpaq to update to 2011.
I'm very hapy with my lift, and it has 32's. Also my engine woke around 2k, night and day difference. I have the itch for 35's and a four inch lift but that requires a lot more changes that i'm not ready for yet.
I'm very hapy with my lift, and it has 32's. Also my engine woke around 2k, night and day difference. I have the itch for 35's and a four inch lift but that requires a lot more changes that i'm not ready for yet.
#20
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Middle TN
Posts: 135
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts