Lets Solve the Stock Springs Question
01-27-2011, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by karls10jk
i went from 2010 sport 2 dr to unlimited springs, 19's i think, and the ride isnt different in my opinion. with my winch and rr xhd bumper i gained 1" of "lift" from the spring swap
02-03-2011, 10:21 AM
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I have a 2 door with 56's on the back
What size spring would you use to make it a tow package?
I plan on towing a popup camper that I have and the springs that are on there now feel REAL soft.
What size spring would you use to make it a tow package?
I plan on towing a popup camper that I have and the springs that are on there now feel REAL soft.
02-03-2011, 11:21 AM
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damn did i fail to read? Did you upgrade to 4.56 gears already? you should just get the strongest spring bascially.. a 59 or a 60 if they make it.
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02-06-2011, 05:57 PM
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Is there any concern about the brake lines here? Or is the lift never that significant?
I'll be going from 13/14 front & 55 rear to 17's and 59's. I'll also be adding rubi shocks. I have no aftermarket bumpers or winch so I am expecting a little height gain... anything specific I need to watch out for?
I'll be going from 13/14 front & 55 rear to 17's and 59's. I'll also be adding rubi shocks. I have no aftermarket bumpers or winch so I am expecting a little height gain... anything specific I need to watch out for?
02-06-2011, 06:18 PM
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Reposting : went from 17/58 to 19/60 and got almost 1". Make sure you loosen the brake line frame mount & it's an easy swap. Ride is about the same, just much less body lean all around. Can't wait to hook up the trailer and see results. Worth it do far !!
02-06-2011, 08:50 PM
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OMG, this thread is killing me, info overload.
So, it's too damn late and cold to go get the numbers, but I measured the height of both my stock jeeps from a common point, the flares along the vertical centerline of the wheels.
2dr x soft top M6 (!rear seat)
F: 36 1/4"
R: 35 3/4"
4dr sport soft top A4
F: 36 1/4"
R: 36 3/4"
Now, if I were to put on stock shocks/springs from my buddy's '11 4 door hardtop rubicon on my 2door, what kind of lift would that give?
So, it's too damn late and cold to go get the numbers, but I measured the height of both my stock jeeps from a common point, the flares along the vertical centerline of the wheels.
2dr x soft top M6 (!rear seat)
F: 36 1/4"
R: 35 3/4"
4dr sport soft top A4
F: 36 1/4"
R: 36 3/4"
Now, if I were to put on stock shocks/springs from my buddy's '11 4 door hardtop rubicon on my 2door, what kind of lift would that give?
02-06-2011, 09:11 PM
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1 - Your Jeep Model: Rubicon 2 door (Auto)
2 - Heaviest top: Hard Top
3 - Your Front Left/Right Spring Number: "14" both same
4 - Your Rear Spring Number: "57's" (68004257AA) - Red/Rubicon shocks
6 - The fourth Digit in your VIN: H
7 - Year of the Jeep: 2010
Question:
I recently acquired a set of springs off a Rubicon Unlimited, with tow package, "18"'s (52126318AC) both front and "59" (68004459AA) on the rear. I hope to gain an inch or so or just level out my jeep. Currently the front is weighed down by an LoD Bumper and Winch and the rear has an LoD Bumper with Jerry Cans, rack and HiLift.
I think that there might be a possibility that extended front swaybar links may be needed... but at the same time, hopefully it won't, but only raise the front back or a little more than stock height, due to the weight out there... and same for the rear.
Any thoughts on possible gains or link needs.
2 - Heaviest top: Hard Top
3 - Your Front Left/Right Spring Number: "14" both same
4 - Your Rear Spring Number: "57's" (68004257AA) - Red/Rubicon shocks
6 - The fourth Digit in your VIN: H
7 - Year of the Jeep: 2010
Question:
I recently acquired a set of springs off a Rubicon Unlimited, with tow package, "18"'s (52126318AC) both front and "59" (68004459AA) on the rear. I hope to gain an inch or so or just level out my jeep. Currently the front is weighed down by an LoD Bumper and Winch and the rear has an LoD Bumper with Jerry Cans, rack and HiLift.
I think that there might be a possibility that extended front swaybar links may be needed... but at the same time, hopefully it won't, but only raise the front back or a little more than stock height, due to the weight out there... and same for the rear.
Any thoughts on possible gains or link needs.
I got 2" in height in the front and 1" in the rear. It seems that I got back the lost height, from the weight of the bumper and winch, plus 3/4"-1".
The extra height did not affect the links or e-disco, which works well.
The ride comfort is pretty much the same, but the stance is vastly improved.
The first photo shows the original springs with the heavy bumpers/winch
The second is with the JKU springs installed
The third was just fun in the snow last week
Last edited by RodCyn; 02-06-2011 at 09:13 PM.
02-06-2011, 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Watercop
Reposting : went from 17/58 to 19/60 and got almost 1". Make sure you loosen the brake line frame mount & it's an easy swap. Ride is about the same, just much less body lean all around. Can't wait to hook up the trailer and see results. Worth it do far !!