Help choosing the right Suspension.

[Aviel]

I went to my local suspension/lift shop (accutune) and got a quote for a 2.5 inch lift just wanted to know if thats a fair price for what they are offering or if there's a diff route I should go. I'm planning on taking my Jeep offroading every once in a while when I have the free time to do so(big bear, azusa, cleghorn etc.) and im thinking of going with 35's. Just wanted to get some opinions on the set up they are offering before I spend the money and later finding out that maybe I should of gone a diff route. Ill post up a picture of the quote I got from them as well.

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[Carlton]

Seems like they are sort of piecing a kit together from multiple different brands. I'm not a fan of that. Sometimes when kits are pieced together, there are issues. However, it may drive great I can't say.

$750 + $150 for install/alignment is on the high side for what you are getting.

 

[rustyshakelford]

I like the guys at Accutune but would suggest looking at other options. I worry I sound like a broken record but the folks at metalcloak have put together a great kit for that price point and includes f/r track bars too.

Brett

 

[Loki Kai]

Starting with the MOPAR lift here is a list of components from various sources/vendors along with actual costs (including tax and shipping when applicable). I do my own installation since this is a pretty straight forward "bolt on" project. My plan was to start with the Mopar 2 inch kit and upgrade or add components that I feel "fix" the areas that Mopar didn't get quite right. Of course this is only MY idea of what will work best based on past experience and a LOT of research on the Mopar kit. Besides the crate is really COOL

• Mopar JLU 3.6L 2" Lift Kit Part #77072395AC "Baseline kit for the project" Comes in a COOL crate! Sourced on EBAY from seller (everydodgepart) Cost $1,099
• Fox Factory Race Series 2.0 Performance ATS Steering Stabilizer part #983-02-148. Overkill but sourced on EBAY as NEW unused item out of box from individual for a GREAT price. Cost $265
• Rock Krawler Front Spring Correction Pad Kit Part #RK06705K. Replacement for Mopar Pads that still seem to be poor quality even in the AC kit. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $28.50 with JLWF Discount
• Rock Krawler Rear Spring Correction Pad Kit Part #06840 Replacements for Mopar pads. Not sure if they are needed but good insurance IMO. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $16.15 with JLWF Discount
• Rock Krawler JL Front Adjustable Track Bar Part #RK06187. Replace stock non-adjustable to correctly center axle. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $182.75 with JLWF Discount
• Rock Krawler JL Rear Track Bar Relocation Bracket Part #RK06718K. To correct rear geometry for better highway handling and overall performance. Note: I may go with the Rock Krawler rear adjustable Track Bar at a later time "if" I am not happy with the stock bar ride quality. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $84.14 with JLWF Discount

The total investment for this suspension build was around $1,675 with the upgrade stabilizer. It could be done for $1,410 without. Not bad for starting with the Mopar Kit which gives you Fox Shocks and did I mention a COOL crate By adding the few upgrades this ends up being a good affordable lift. I would gladly HELP someone install in a day taking our time, ANALYSIS PARALYSIS and BEER. A shop should be able to do it in 4 or five hours if they do it right.

I will likely have all the parts sitting in my garage for a little while until I get the time to install them.

My Rubicon already sits on 35" Toyo Open Country RTs and Moto Metal 20" wheels for daily driving. Depending on ride quality and stance after install, I may go up to 37's. I will also likely go with a 17" off road wheel set up for the rough stuff.

Thanks to Rock Krawler for helping with my tech questions, the numerous threads here on JLWF, and River City Offroad for the AWESOME JLWF Discount!

 

[scrape]

I went to my local suspension/lift shop (accutune) and got a quote for a 2.5 inch lift just wanted to know if thats a fair price for what they are offering or if there's a diff route I should go. I'm planning on taking my Jeep offroading every once in a while when I have the free time to do so(big bear, azusa, cleghorn etc.) and im thinking of going with 35's. Just wanted to get some opinions on the set up they are offering before I spend the money and later finding out that maybe I should of gone a diff route. Ill post up a picture of the quote I got from them as well.

Why do you want a lift?

 

[River City Offroad]

Thanks to Rock Krawler for helping with my tech questions, the numerous threads here on JLWF, and River City Offroad for the AWESOME JLWF Discount!

Thank YOU for your support!

Marcus

 

[blnewt]

Might look into Rubicon spring/shock swap and possibly 1" spacers if the Rubicon springs don't lift enough. You can find the Rubicon sets for about $200 if you scour the want ads on the site.

 

[2Wheel-Lee]

Seems like they are sort of piecing a kit together from multiple different brands. I'm not a fan of that. Sometimes when kits are pieced together, there are issues. However, it may drive great I can't say.

$750 + $150 for install/alignment is on the high side for what you are getting.

I have not worked with Accutune, but they are a reputable shop. It's not just pieced together because the parts don't have fancy names. They're all quality parts that will work together. Just because you can''t put a good setup together doesn't mean no one else can't.

Regarding pricing...well, you're in Chicago, and he and Accutune is in Los Angeles. $150 per hour isn't that far out of line. It's not a hack shop on a country corner intersection. They quoted for 5 hours, plus one our alignment. Can you install all of those components in 5 hours by yourself? That's not 5 hours of two people working...if it were, he would be charged for 10 hours. Again, this is not the midwest.

Can you find an alignment shop that's cheaper? Probably. You can get Civics aligned for less than half of that all day long. Will they adjust your control arms? Not likely.

Sure, it's not one of the fancy name-branded kits with a bunch of marketing jargon behind it, but they're good, sound components.
He could do a lot worse - there's a 4WheelParts in that area.

 

[Carlton]

I have not worked with Accutune, but they are a reputable shop. It's not just pieced together because the parts don't have fancy names. They're all quality parts that will work together. Just because you can''t put a good setup together doesn't mean no one else can't.

Regarding pricing...well, you're in Chicago, and he and Accutune is in Los Angeles. $150 per hour isn't that far out of line. It's not a hack shop on a country corner intersection. They quoted for 5 hours, plus one our alignment. Can you install all of those components in 5 hours by yourself? That's not 5 hours of two people working...if it were, he would be charged for 10 hours. Again, this is not the midwest.

Can you find an alignment shop that's cheaper? Probably. You can get Civics aligned for less than half of that all day long. Will they adjust your control arms? Not likely.

Sure, it's not one of the fancy name-branded kits with a bunch of marketing jargon behind it, but they're good, sound components.
He could do a lot worse - there's a 4WheelParts in that area.

What is with the hostility? Seems that you have your panties in a bunch...

 

[2Wheel-Lee]

What is with the hostility? Seems that you have your panties in a bunch...

I just reread what I wrote, and I guess I had a bad day. Sorry.
I didn't mean for it to come off as bad as it did.

 

[HayBuiltJLU]

I went to my local suspension/lift shop (accutune) and got a quote for a 2.5 inch lift just wanted to know if thats a fair price for what they are offering or if there's a diff route I should go. I'm planning on taking my Jeep offroading every once in a while when I have the free time to do so(big bear, azusa, cleghorn etc.) and im thinking of going with 35's. Just wanted to get some opinions on the set up they are offering before I spend the money and later finding out that maybe I should of gone a diff route. Ill post up a picture of the quote I got from them as well.

This "kit" sounds good....For the most part. Additional parts needed for correct geometry: a rear track bar raise bracket, an adjustable from track bar to recenter the axle, Adjustable rear control arms(upper or lower) to set correct pinion angle, Spring correction pads front and rear to prevent spring bow.

 

[Carlton]

I just reread what I wrote, and I guess I had a bad day. Sorry.
I didn't mean for it to come off as bad as it did.

It happens.

 

[word302]

Starting with the MOPAR lift here is a list of components from various sources/vendors along with actual costs (including tax and shipping when applicable). I do my own installation since this is a pretty straight forward "bolt on" project. My plan was to start with the Mopar 2 inch kit and upgrade or add components that I feel "fix" the areas that Mopar didn't get quite right. Of course this is only MY idea of what will work best based on past experience and a LOT of research on the Mopar kit. Besides the crate is really COOL

• Mopar JLU 3.6L 2" Lift Kit Part #77072395AC "Baseline kit for the project" Comes in a COOL crate! Sourced on EBAY from seller (everydodgepart) Cost $1,099
• Fox Factory Race Series 2.0 Performance ATS Steering Stabilizer part #983-02-148. Overkill but sourced on EBAY as NEW unused item out of box from individual for a GREAT price. Cost $265
• Rock Krawler Front Spring Correction Pad Kit Part #RK06705K. Replacement for Mopar Pads that still seem to be poor quality even in the AC kit. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $28.50 with JLWF Discount
• Rock Krawler Rear Spring Correction Pad Kit Part #06840 Replacements for Mopar pads. Not sure if they are needed but good insurance IMO. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $16.15 with JLWF Discount
• Rock Krawler JL Front Adjustable Track Bar Part #RK06187. Replace stock non-adjustable to correctly center axle. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $182.75 with JLWF Discount
• Rock Krawler JL Rear Track Bar Relocation Bracket Part #RK06718K. To correct rear geometry for better highway handling and overall performance. Note: I may go with the Rock Krawler rear adjustable Track Bar at a later time "if" I am not happy with the stock bar ride quality. Sourced from River City Offroad Cost $84.14 with JLWF Discount

The total investment for this suspension build was around $1,675 with the upgrade stabilizer. It could be done for $1,410 without. Not bad for starting with the Mopar Kit which gives you Fox Shocks and did I mention a COOL crate By adding the few upgrades this ends up being a good affordable lift. I would gladly HELP someone install in a day taking our time, ANALYSIS PARALYSIS and BEER. A shop should be able to do it in 4 or five hours if they do it right.

I will likely have all the parts sitting in my garage for a little while until I get the time to install them.

My Rubicon already sits on 35" Toyo Open Country RTs and Moto Metal 20" wheels for daily driving. Depending on ride quality and stance after install, I may go up to 37's. I will also likely go with a 17" off road wheel set up for the rough stuff.

Thanks to Rock Krawler for helping with my tech questions, the numerous threads here on JLWF, and River City Offroad for the AWESOME JLWF Discount!

If you know the mopar kit is lacking in so many areas why not start with a better kit to begin with?

 

[Loki Kai]

If you know the mopar kit is lacking in so many areas why not start with a better kit to begin with?

$1400 all in. Minor corrections really. Did not see another kit with as many components/features for comparable cost.

 

[word302]

$1400 all in. Minor corrections really. Did not see another kit with as many components/features for comparable cost.

No but you're still missing the ability to adjust caster, arguably more important than new track bars. You can get a rock krawler kit for about what you're paying, maybe a little less with your discount, and then add the shocks and REALLY have everything you need. You also would have a kit with components designed to work together rather than something Frankensteined.

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