Pretty sure that was with a Stock rubicon wheel and a spacer, it was on another thread, I will try to go back and look.I have not had any issues. my first question with that pic is what wheels are those and what is the OFFSET ?
i dont seem to have a picture with it flexed but looking at this i have a difficult time imagining the tire and the reservoir coming into contact. my wheels are Icon Rebound with KO2 17x12.5x35 -6 offset. they stick out about 1.5 inches from the wheel well.
Those are factory wheels. There is no clearance issues. This is with 37s and no spacers. I adjusted the steering stops out a few turns.I have not had any issues. my first question with that pic is what wheels are those and what is the OFFSET ?
If you’re talking about this one, it’s the stock rubicon wheel and no spacers. Turned lock to lock.Pretty sure that was with a Stock rubicon wheel and a spacer, it was on another thread, I will try to go back and look.
Rusty Megois (founder of Rusty's Off Road) is pretty active on facebook, If you're on there he'd probably be happy to answer questions@stevieb92 and @Rubi VT , thanks for your feedback. My jeep will shortly have a pop-up camper on it, so appx 170lbs extra on the roof year round. I was aiming to keep cg as low as possible, thus 2" springs. But most 2" springs are going to be too soft for the weight I have in mind. I can't find anyone w Rusty's 2" running a heavier load. I've called there twice, and each time the woman on the phone asks somebody, and I get a different answer. I will probably go with Clayton's overland plus kit. Their 2.5" springs actually lift 3" lightly loaded, and I haven't seen anyone with their kit giving a heavily loaded measurement. But their springs are rated much higher than most.
And since I will probably go with 2.5" springs, maybe I'll go with 37's. Undecided. I like to overthink these things for a few weeks before deciding. Thanks for answering my questions.
I know where your coming from. The same thoughts crossed my mind. I really want to keep the center of gravity as low as possible. I am considering the rugged ridge fenders that look nearly the same except they eliminated the under liner. I think it give you back close to an inch of clearance. Might consider a small bump stop to prevent any rubbing. I like the stance your Jeep has. Thanks for sharing.Been all over this and other forums. Yes little pieces of this discussion exist but I felt a need to consolidate and hopefully clarify this issue. I KNOW I am not the only Rubi (4 dr) owner on 35's that wants a little more lift without going to a 2.5 inch or taller lift.
What I want really is to
#1 - get the 1 inch or 1.5 inches back that I lost from putting the 35's on (gained an Inch of ground clearance i know but lost an inch in between top of tire and fender). Compensate for the steel bumpers plus winch plate and winch.
#2 - improve ride quality - I'd love a Slightly stiffer spring (10 to 15% maybe) for better road manners and a more capable shock for driving on the rutted, wash-board, pot holed back roads of Vermont. Am I interested in serious trail use? - Sure but my jeep use is 45% Paved roads / 40% dirt and gravel roads and hopefully 15% trail use.
#3 - I dont mind spending the money of what a quality 2.5" lift would cost - nothings free right? Just want to explore the options and hopefully do this the right way.
Options I have considered that are still on the table.
1- buy a quality shock (front and rear) designed for 0-1.5" lift (Fox, Falcon, ??) and settle for a 1 or 1.5 inch spacer lift. An obvious compromise to my goals.
2 - buy a quality shock (front and rear) designed for 0-1.5" lift and swap out the springs. AHH. ok so - companies I found that make a 1" spring designed for a loaded RUBI (4dr) are Eibach, Synergy, RK, ??
3 - buy a quality 2.5 inch lift for a 2 DOOR and pray that it sits an inch lower and gives me what I want.
4 - WAIT until a true 1.5 inch lift package gets released for a JLUR. this is my current status !!!
Also i know all these options will also require other parts - LCA's (correct the caster), new bump stops, what else ?
So I am hoping my JEEP brothers and sisters out that have some real world or hands on experience with this mix and match process.
thanks in advance..