Suggestions for axles for 2012 JKU Rubicon going to 37" tires
03-09-2014, 06:02 AM
#11
JK Jedi
As is the case with any kit. I'm getting 13" of travel with 37s. True, not the full 14", but I could probably squeak out more if I felt like trimming the bump stop (they come in 1" increments). There's ways variables and my running 3.5" back space and what is call a narrow 37" tire, helps.
My alternatives are a standard shock with maybe 11" of travel or 14" coilovers (in which case, my 2.5" lift goes to 5"-6"?).
Agree there are considerations, but a blanket statement of "probably not worth it" is misleading.
That's like me saying I read on a forum that guys aren't breaking their D44s, so putting junk yard 60s under a 2 door isn't worth it
My alternatives are a standard shock with maybe 11" of travel or 14" coilovers (in which case, my 2.5" lift goes to 5"-6"?).
Agree there are considerations, but a blanket statement of "probably not worth it" is misleading.
That's like me saying I read on a forum that guys aren't breaking their D44s, so putting junk yard 60s under a 2 door isn't worth it
Changing bumps wont help your coils from fully compressing, but i do agree with you , you can always make something work out, but 95% of people are not going to mess with there metal cloak kit, just install it. (or have a shop do it)
Depending on how you mount the coilovers thats a little high on lift height...im hoping to be around 5 on 16" coilovers...
I agree for most people this stuff is not a concern as they will get a kit and be happy.
Last edited by Maertz; 03-09-2014 at 06:05 AM.
03-09-2014, 06:04 AM
#12
JK Jedi
I think the stock shocks are short enough to allow the Jeep to hit the stock bumpstops, otherwise why have them?. How would going to a shorter shock than that make it have more uptravel? The more bumpstop you run, the less you can make use of the extra uptravel that the six pack shocks give you.
03-09-2014, 06:05 AM
#13
JK Junkie
Probably because on another forum metalcloak said 37s may not fully use there travel. While not many people claim this or bring it up its still very possible to not use all there travel. Why? Because most people just get a kit and call it a day. Quote from Metal cloak: You are correct, that on a typical set up with, say 37's, and Overline Fenders, and 2" of bump stop, the 6Paks do not fully compress to the full 14". It is nice to know there is a little extra there. The coils will fully compress first. Say you have 35s This will limit you even more...So you spent extra on there fenders and shocks and still cant run it all? Thats awesome.
03-09-2014, 06:05 AM
#14
JK Jedi
03-09-2014, 06:09 AM
#15
JK Junkie
And that's why I read your build thread religiously! I'd take 5" of lift for that travel with a 10" stretch. Hopefully you make double of everything so I can buy the kit from you. Haha
03-09-2014, 06:13 AM
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JK Junkie
03-09-2014, 06:19 AM
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Anyways, the artec truss will work with the six pack shocks. Shouldn't have said the shocks may not be worth it with 37s, I don't know enough to say either way.
Last edited by steel pirate; 03-09-2014 at 06:27 AM.
03-09-2014, 06:47 AM
#18
JK Newbie
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Probably because on another forum metalcloak said 37s may not fully use there travel. While not many people claim this or bring it up its still very possible to not use all there travel. Why? Because most people just get a kit and call it a day.
Quote from Metal cloak:
You are correct, that on a typical set up with, say 37's, and Overline Fenders, and 2" of bump stop, the 6Paks do not fully compress to the full 14". It is nice to know there is a little extra there. The coils will fully compress first.
Say you have 35s This will limit you even more...So you spent extra on there fenders and shocks and still cant run it all? Thats awesome.
I'm fine with a kit as this will be my first lift and I don't have welding skills and my preference is to install my own lift so I know what's under my Jeep and I learn issues like these.
Should I consider doing anything with the rear axle?
03-09-2014, 06:52 AM
#19
JK Junkie
03-09-2014, 07:14 AM
#20
JK Junkie
At least I'm learning something I hadn't considered prior to jumping in to a large purchase. Wouldn't you want the springs to compress prior to the shock being fully extended, possibly overextended? I'm fine with a kit as this will be my first lift and I don't have welding skills and my preference is to install my own lift so I know what's under my Jeep and I learn issues like these. Should I consider doing anything with the rear axle?
In theory you could fix that by moving the upper shock mount down a little. I believe they set it up the way they did to prevent over compression of the shock (a little breathing room).