Rubicon vs sport suspension height?

[NickM]

Nick, unless you plan to lift it any further I'd already have those longer LCAs in the shopping cart, it WILL be much better going down the road
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I am content with the lift I had, really didn't expect as much as I got. When I did the same lift on a JK 2 door I got just over an inch. I would like to pick up a pair of the Mopar lift LCA's just in case....

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[BlackoutJLU]

I have a 2019 JLU Sport. I recently purchased JLU Rubicon Hardtop shocks and springs for it. The Stock front and rear springs on mine are
58,59
86,87
And the Rubicon take offs are
59,60
90,91

Given how close in number the stock and Rubi front springs are, do you think I will get much lift in the front? Do you think I need 0.5 inch leveling spacers?

I did the Rubicon spring and shock swap today. My dad helped it took us a little over 4 hours. The first rear took 1.5 hours the second only 35 minutes. The fronts took 1 hour each. I gained 1 inch up front and 2 inches in the back. Looks like I need a leveling kit.
Stock Height at fender on left side:
Front 36 1/4
Rear 36 5/8
Right side was 1/4 inch lower

With Rubicon takeoffs:
Front L37 1/4, R37
Rear L38 1/2, R38

 

[Deadserial]

I did the Rubicon spring and shock swap today. My dad helped it took us a little over 4 hours. The first rear took 1.5 hours the second only 35 minutes. The fronts took 1 hour each. I gained 1 inch up front and 2 inches in the back. Looks like I need a leveling kit.
Stock Height at fender on left side:
Front 36 1/4
Rear 36 5/8
Right side was 1/4 inch lower

With Rubicon takeoffs:
Front L37 1/4, R37
Rear L38 1/2, R38

what spring numbers did you start with and what did you go to?

 

[BlackoutJLU]

what spring numbers did you start with and what did you go to?

I think that was the problem. The Stock front and rear springs on mine were
58,59
86,87
And the Rubicon take offs are
59,60
90,91

 

[Deadserial]

I think that was the problem. The Stock front and rear springs on mine were
58,59
86,87
And the Rubicon take offs are
59,60
90,91

yours must be a soft top without tow package then? Those are pretty Low numbers. See how it settles and then yeah a small spacer probably around 1/2” up front would be good!

 

[BlackoutJLU]

yours must be a soft top without tow package then? Those are pretty Low numbers. See how it settles and then yeah a small spacer probably around 1/2” up front would be good!

I went ahead and added the Rough Country 3/4 inch spacer lift up front to level it out. Now it sits level front to back on the drivers side and about 1/2 higher in rear on passenger side. It looks much better now and I am happier that it’s not nose heavy any more.

 

[jmcdtucson]

I went ahead and added the Rough Country 3/4 inch spacer lift up front to level it out. Now it sits level front to back on the drivers side and about 1/2 higher in rear on passenger side. It looks much better now and I am happier that it’s not nose heavy any more.

Looks great!

 

[NickM]

I went ahead and added the Rough Country 3/4 inch spacer lift up front to level it out. Now it sits level front to back on the drivers side and about 1/2 higher in rear on passenger side. It looks much better now and I am happier that it’s not nose heavy any more.

Pretty much identical to mine in post 271 above including the 3/4" RC spacer. What tires are those?

 

[BlackoutJLU]

The wheels and tires are take offs from a Gladiator Rubicon. The tires are Falken Wildpeak MT 285/70R17

 

[NickM]

The wheels and tires are take offs from a Gladiator Rubicon. The tires are Falken Wildpeak MT 285/70R17

How do you like the tires? I'm looking for a wider 17" over the stock 245 Goodyears. Are they noisy?

 

[BlackoutJLU]

How do you like the tires? I'm looking for a wider 17" over the stock 245 Goodyears. Are they noisy?

I really like them. They are not as loud as I expected them to be. Not very noisy for MT’s.

 

[Suthrn]

I ordered the Mopar LCA's for the front to get a better alignment but the new LCA's don't have the rubber on them around the bolt holes like the stockers. Is this normal and if not what do I need to order make it right? Thanks.

 

[AnnDee4444]

I ordered the Mopar LCA's for the front to get a better alignment but the new LCA's don't have the rubber on them around the bolt holes like the stockers. Is this normal and if not what do I need to order make it right? Thanks.

It's normal. The Mopar lift arms have a slightly different bushing.

 

[NickM]

I ordered the Mopar LCA's for the front to get a better alignment but the new LCA's don't have the rubber on them around the bolt holes like the stockers. Is this normal and if not what do I need to order make it right? Thanks.

Can you share the part number for the Mopar LCA's?

 

[Htfan]

Can you share the part number for the Mopar LCA's?

Here's a part number and link:

68322798AA

https://www.allmoparparts.com/sku/68322798aa.html

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