mattr

So to start off a little about my intentions with my build. I sold my 09 JKU and picked up a 13. I live in NC where Uwharrie national Forrest is really the only place to wheel and I did all the trails but one in stock form (used the skids a time or two) so there isn't much opportunity to utilize a serious rig around here. However, I will be moving back to Colorado in 18 months where a built rig can really be tested. When coming up with my temporary setup I didn't want to spend much on parts that won't be reused when I start my more serious build in Colorado (104 wheelbase, 37s).

So I got a set of 18/59 JKU springs for basically free and added 3/4 inch coil spacers to them $40. I didn't reuse the factory spring isolator in the rear hoping the 1/4 inch reduction would help take away part of the raked appearance. This combination yielded a bit more then 2 inches of lift.

I considered just running my rubicon shocks but blackfriday yielded a set of pro comp es9000 for under $150 shipped they are 27" extended and 16 collapsed to add some significant droop.

After the shock purchase I pick up currie rear coil retainers and RK front retainers

Issues
Rubi rock rails are the first point to rub I will cut them this week (it's a 2013 so no pinch seem issues) next point to bind is the rear brake lines just going to make my own bracket for now. I will be trimming the fenders this week once my PSC bumper gets here. The front brake lines seem long enough I will just remove the lower mounting bracket near the shock mount.
The only costly and limiting issue is there is way more droop available and the front drive shaft has got to go!
I didn't anticipate to gain as much lift as I did so I will need extended sway bar links in the rear and move the factory rears up front

mattr

jeepmojo

on mine was only this



I was gonna go this route with 33s that I have on now but I don't want that much lift dam. guess ill just add a spacer for my bumper weight instead of springs I think the 18/59s will be to high for a 33 but that's prob cuz you got no spare on the back.

TheDirtman

I would say some extended bump stops are in order. That will likely help out the rubbing. You can throw a limiting strap on the front and rear diff and save your driveshafts as well.

mattr

Ya
I haven't posted my progress but I got it all sorted
Trimmed the rock rails added 2 inch body lift pucks as front bump stops and made some 1 inch rear bump stops
Brake lines have plenty of room now
The set up works great for $200 worth of parts

mattr

Spring retainers front and rear


Carpet savers used as bump stop cost 99 cents


Home made brake line extension

mattr

After trimming the fenders rock sliders I didn't rub anywhere even without bump stops in the front but I was worried about over compressing the shocks so 2 inch bump stops were needed up front and one in the rear to keep from rubbing the radial seam
Added currie sway bay links and everything works amazing now
It out flexes my old 2.5 inch teraflex coil lift with their suggested shocks
Due to the 27 inch shocks I'm running now
The ride is pretty harsh with these springs though