Coil Spring replacement

[KatBot]

Hi, I'm new here. We just changed the shocks on my Jeep to Fox 2.0 and have the Fox steering stabilizer to replace the original. My husband was saying I needed to change the coil springs as well. I don't neccessarily want to lift my 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport JL.
My jeep hit a bump in the road and although the new shocks were much better, we still heard a slight bottoming out sound. I guess what I'm asking is your opinion on what brand coil spring I should get to replace the ones I have which are stock. Thank you in advance.

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[JasonInDLH]

Howdy and welcome!

It must have been a larger bump and I’m guessing you simply hit the bumpstops. You shouldn’t need need coils if you’re not planning to lift it.

Although, those shocks are for 1.5”-3.5” lifts. You say you don’t want to lift it. Is there a reason you went with the longer shocks? It’s advisable to match the coils with the shocks in this instance. Here are some coil springs for you…

https://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-jl-coil-springs.html

You also will need new extended sway bar end links to match the increased lift. Might need an adjustable front track bar to recenter the axle. I’m a big fan of AEV products, but am uncertain if you can piece together a kit from them, but they provided control arm geometry correction brackets, rear track bar tower extension, and bump stop spacers on their DualSport lift kit. Rides great!

I had mismatched coil springs and shocks in my Yukon once and it didn’t take long until my shocks started leaking and needed replacement (my setup was reversed however…longer coils/shorter shocks).

Why not get OEM shocks if you don’t want to lift it? As you can see a few more things need to be changed out when changing coil height.

 

[KatBot]

Howdy and welcome!

It must have been a larger bump and I’m guessing you simply hit the bumpstops. You shouldn’t need need coils if you’re not planning to lift it.

Although, those shocks are for 1.5”-3.5” lifts. You say you don’t want to lift it. Is there a reason you went with the longer shocks? It’s advisable to match the coils with the shocks in this instance. Here are some coil springs for you…

https://www.extremeterrain.com/wrangler-jeep-jl-coil-springs.html

You also will need new extended sway bar end links to match the increased lift. Might need an adjustable front track bar to recenter the axle. I’m a big fan of AEV products, but am uncertain if you can piece together a kit from them, but they provided control arm geometry correction brackets, rear track bar tower extension, and bump stop spacers on their DualSport lift kit. Rides great!

I had mismatched coil springs and shocks in my Yukon once and it didn’t take long until my shocks started leaking and needed replacement (my setup was reversed however…longer coils/shorter shocks).

Why not get OEM shocks if you don’t want to lift it? As you can see a few more things need to be changed out when changing coil height.

I bought those shocks because it was suggested that Fox was a good brand of shock so I did. All I knew was to see if it fit my type of jeep. This is way over my head. I'm new to the jeep world. It was a pretty good bump, but I didn't realize someone put more asphalt on it. Surprised me too. Otherwise the shocks have been a good improvement.
I spent more on those shocks because I figured they would be a good investment. They are installed so I can't send them back. Holy cats what have I gotten myself in to?
Will I still be able to use the Fox steering stablilizer shock?

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