Lets Solve the Stock Springs Question
10-16-2013, 04:02 AM
#721
JK Super Freak
So I'm having a hard time figuring all this out... I have a 2011 2dr sport with 14/56 coils and the teraflex levelling kit, 2 inch front 1 inch rear spacers and longer front swaybar links. I also have a heavier front bumper and winch. If I install rubi 4dr coils which are 17/58 would I have any issues? I have the rubi shocks as well.
Also I'm guessing on the front coil numbers they have no tags.
Also I'm guessing on the front coil numbers they have no tags.
Sounds like a perfect setup. Should'nt cause any issues. Definitely put those Rubi Red shocks on.
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10-16-2013, 04:18 AM
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10-30-2013, 08:49 AM
#723
JK Freak
2009 X two-door
Soft top
Both front springs are 13s
Rear springs are 55s
F
According to my build sheet, I have the trailer tow group and the performance suspension package, FWIW.
Soft top
Both front springs are 13s
Rear springs are 55s
F
According to my build sheet, I have the trailer tow group and the performance suspension package, FWIW.
Last edited by LoneWolf; 10-30-2013 at 07:26 PM.
11-06-2013, 04:17 AM
#724
JK Newbie
Here you go! Swapped out the OEM Sahara shocks and springs (13/55's) for Rubicon shocks and taller springs (18/59's).
We also added 1" TeraFlex coil spacers all around, installed JKS Quick Disconnects up front, and swapped out the front & rear Lower Control Arm & Track bar hardware for Synergy's Grade-9 hardware kit.
Before
After
Next to stock Rubicon
Gained 2.5" up front and 2.0" in the rear
We also added 1" TeraFlex coil spacers all around, installed JKS Quick Disconnects up front, and swapped out the front & rear Lower Control Arm & Track bar hardware for Synergy's Grade-9 hardware kit.
Before
After
Next to stock Rubicon
Gained 2.5" up front and 2.0" in the rear
How do you like the conversion? I'm considering doing the swap.
11-18-2013, 04:03 AM
#725
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1 - Rubicon 2 door
2 - Hard top
3 - 52126314AC
4 - 68004257AA
5 - Your Shock Part Number only if Red/Rubicon shocks: 186AC Front & 188AC Rear
6 - The fourth Digit in your VIN: H (No Kidding!)
7 - 2014
How many other vins now have an "H" as a fourth Digit?
2 - Hard top
3 - 52126314AC
4 - 68004257AA
5 - Your Shock Part Number only if Red/Rubicon shocks: 186AC Front & 188AC Rear
6 - The fourth Digit in your VIN: H (No Kidding!)
7 - 2014
How many other vins now have an "H" as a fourth Digit?
11-19-2013, 11:50 AM
#727
JK Jedi
1. Rubicon 4 door.
2. hard top
3. 18AC
4. 60AA
5.
6. B
7. 2014
12-06-2013, 11:13 AM
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Same exact set up as mine stock 14/55's and I just ordered JKU 18/59 take offs. I was hoping for 1-3/4 to 2" front and rear. I have a set of 3/4" daystar spacers front and rear now that I can use to fine tune. Can anyone tell me if I will need brake relocation brackets or longer sway bar links? I am gonna replace the stock Rubi 32" tires with some 285/70-17 33's when my BFG KM's wear out in about a year or so. Love the picks of the black Sahara, that is exactly what I'm looking for as mine is a daily driver. Thanks !
12-07-2013, 04:24 AM
#729
JK Super Freak
Same exact set up as mine stock 14/55's and I just ordered JKU 18/59 take offs. I was hoping for 1-3/4 to 2" front and rear. I have a set of 3/4" daystar spacers front and rear now that I can use to fine tune. Can anyone tell me if I will need brake relocation brackets or longer sway bar links? I am gonna replace the stock Rubi 32" tires with some 285/70-17 33's when my BFG KM's wear out in about a year or so. Love the picks of the black Sahara, that is exactly what I'm looking for as mine is a daily driver. Thanks !
I have 18/59's and a 3/4" coil spacer in the front only. I also have 1.5" SpiderTrax wheel spacers.
285/70/17 Cooper AT3's
The brake lines are fine, any higher and I would make some brake line lowering brackets.
The front swaybar links are a little short, the rear links are OK.
I am shopping for some front quick disco links for the front (you here that Santa).
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12-07-2013, 09:05 AM
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With that much lift you should also be looking at rear Trackbar relocation bracket and either longer shocks or shock extensions, bumpstop extensions and proper swaybar links. Especially if you intend on wheeling it.
In essence what you have achieved with the spring swap and spacers is a very poor and incomplete 2-2.5" lift. In the end you would have been as well off just to buy a complete 2.5" lift with all the proper parts. Now you will be paying more to buy the parts separately.
The objective of the factory spring swap is not to gain more height but rather to maintain factory height when adding heavy bumpers, winch and armor.
In essence what you have achieved with the spring swap and spacers is a very poor and incomplete 2-2.5" lift. In the end you would have been as well off just to buy a complete 2.5" lift with all the proper parts. Now you will be paying more to buy the parts separately.
The objective of the factory spring swap is not to gain more height but rather to maintain factory height when adding heavy bumpers, winch and armor.
Last edited by jtphoto JK; 12-07-2013 at 09:11 AM.