? about Rubi shocks for smoother ride
08-04-2009, 01:54 AM
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? about Rubi shocks for smoother ride
Hello all. I have a stock '07 Unlimited and am looking to make the ride on the road a bit smoother. I've read that the stock Rubicon shocks are smoother. If that's true, should I also use the Rubicon springs, or will they be the same? I don't use the Jeep off road much at all, so I am just looking to improve the ride on the road. Any advice would be appreciated!! Thanks.
08-04-2009, 03:35 AM
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I have a friend with an '07 X. I have an '09 Rubi. His rides much smoother than mine, especially after he did his lift with new shocks (I think it was a Rubicon Express 2" spacer)
08-04-2009, 03:54 AM
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I guess I have a similar question... should I upgrade to the Rubi springs? What is everyone's opinion. I am not looking for a smoother ride just a better Jeep quality.
08-04-2009, 04:19 AM
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Oh I see. So, the Rubicons come with stiffer suspension. Well, it's a good thing I asked. That being the case, are there any options for me to "wussify" my suspension a bit? I love the versatility of the Jeep with the top, but I just find that I don't take it off road. So, that being the case, I'd like to make it a bit smoother on the road. I appolgize in advance to all those who I am offending with the admitedly sad question.
08-04-2009, 04:57 AM
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Oh I see. So, the Rubicons come with stiffer suspension. Well, it's a good thing I asked. That being the case, are there any options for me to "wussify" my suspension a bit? I love the versatility of the Jeep with the top, but I just find that I don't take it off road. So, that being the case, I'd like to make it a bit smoother on the road. I appolgize in advance to all those who I am offending with the admitedly sad question.
Find some springs from a base 2dr X with soft top and no towing package. Chrysler has several spring rates out that very by vehicle set-up. The ones just mentioned would be the "softest".
08-04-2009, 05:02 AM
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Maybe just try some new quality shocks? Bilsteins perhaps????
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10-11-2009, 03:43 PM
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Ha. Jeep and quality in the same sentence? That struck me funny. Anyway, My 07 Rubicon 2 Door rides real stiff. I'm thinking of upgrading the suspension soon.
10-11-2009, 05:22 PM
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I switched my x unlimited to rubi shocks just about a month ago and have been happy with the change. The stock x shocks are junk. When I took them off I could easily compress them and they didn't have much resistance. Also they don't rebound very smoothly. The Rubi shocks on the other hand are much stiffer and rebound well. The difference equals into a better ride with less wheel hop on bumps and less lean in the corners. If you have the rubi shocks, switch them and throw the x shocks into the trash where they belong.