Installing Rubicon take offs (ride hight)

[hinkster]

I know this is an over talked subject. But haven't seen too much with one of my stock suspension part number.
I just recently picked up the following:
3659AD/3660AD
3591AA/3592AA
with 434AB and 430AB

Currently on my JLU Sport has:
0240AD/3657AD (haven't seen much on the 0240AD)
3586AA/3587AA

Question is how much would this lift my JLU sport? And would I need to get .75 in or 1-inch spacers at all for the front or rear if I'm planning on getting an aftermarket front bumper?

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[AdamG]

Takeoffs can be hard to predict, but plan on 1-1.5”. There are so many combinations and then however you run your Jeep that it’s hard to give a good answer.

Spacer after bumper is a maybe, just measure before and after and you’ll know what you need. Bumper weights are all over the place.

 

[The Fixer]

I know this is an over talked subject. But haven't seen too much with one of my stock suspension part number.
I just recently picked up the following:
3659AD/3660AD
3591AA/3592AA
with 434AB and 430AB

Currently on my JLU Sport has:
0240AD/3657AD (haven't seen much on the 0240AD)
3586AA/3587AA

Question is how much would this lift my JLU sport? And would I need to get .75 in or 1-inch spacers at all for the front or rear if I'm planning on getting an aftermarket front bumper?

We just installed 59/60 and 90/91 on my wife's JLU Sport. They came off a plastic bumper/hard top Rubi so it was a perfect match for hers. It sits pretty level according to my eyeball. The 91/92 is going to be a bit taller in the rear, and if you're going with a heavy steel bumper in the front you might need a spacer.

 

[6th Floor Mule]

We just installed 59/60 and 90/91 on my wife's JLU Sport. They came off a plastic bumper/hard top Rubi so it was a perfect match for hers. It sits pretty level according to my eyeball. The 91/92 is going to be a bit taller in the rear, and if you're going with a heavy steel bumper in the front you might need a spacer.

Looks great, well done! ?

 

[The Fixer]

Looks great, well done! ?

Thanks! My son and I (mostly him) banged it out in a few hours at the shop on a Saturday.

FWIW I found a stock Sport S at the store today. Between the tires (285/70 KO2s) and springs you can see my wife’s is a few inches taller, look at the mirrors.

 

[gutowscr471]

We just installed 59/60 and 90/91 on my wife's JLU Sport. They came off a plastic bumper/hard top Rubi so it was a perfect match for hers. It sits pretty level according to my eyeball. The 91/92 is going to be a bit taller in the rear, and if you're going with a heavy steel bumper in the front you might need a spacer.

How's the ride after this upgrade. About to put the exact same springs on a 2020 JLU Sport S. Planning for better bumper in the future but will be a while.

 

[Ttwest1999]

Back a couple years ago, I had a ‘18 JLU sport that I swapped in Rubi takeoff suspension into. No evidence to prove it, but my personal feeling was that the ride improved after the swap. As far as ride height difference, this pic is my 18 with rubicon, and my 20 stock sport.

 

[gutowscr471]

Back a couple years ago, I had a ‘18 JLU sport that I swapped in Rubi takeoff suspension into. No evidence to prove it, but my personal feeling was that the ride improved after the swap. As far as ride height difference, this pic is my 18 with rubicon, and my 20 stock sport.

Good to hear. I also ordered the longer Mopar LCAs to put on at the same time. Shoud be here Wednesday and going to work on this next weekend.

 

[Ttwest1999]

I did swap to the longer lca when I put it in. cheap money and my mechanic liked the alignment process better

 

[The Fixer]

How's the ride after this upgrade. About to put the exact same springs on a 2020 JLU Sport S. Planning for better bumper in the future but will be a while.

Honestly, we think it drives better. The ride quality seems smoother, and it's very comfortable on longer trips too. My wife loves it. All we did was R&R the springs and shocks, didn't disturb anything else.

I know some recommend adding the Mopar lift lower control arms to help regain caster. I left the stock LCAs on the front because it steers great IMO so we didn't want to mess with it. We did put the Mopar arms on my 2-door though, since it has the smaller engine and short wheelbase, it did feel a little twitchy at highway speeds.

Hope that helps!

 

[DH4USA]

Thanks! My son and I (mostly him) banged it out in a few hours at the shop on a Saturday.

FWIW I found a stock Sport S at the store today. Between the tires (285/70 KO2s) and springs you can see my wife’s is a few inches taller, look at the mirrors.

A bit off the subject but anyone know what that is on the white wrangler that's covering the gap between the fender and the bumper? Is that an attachment to the front bumper? Looks like a stock bumper.

 

[maestro5531]

These are 60/61 and 90/91 Rubi springs on Gladiator take offs

This is before lift

 

[longfiredragon]

A bit off the subject but anyone know what that is on the white wrangler that's covering the gap between the fender and the bumper? Is that an attachment to the front bumper? Looks like a stock bumper.

That insert comes on the sport and sport S and maybe others. Not on the willys sport or Rubicon, and probably not on a few others.

It's just a cheesy insert that fills the gap. Forget what Jeeps calls them. And of course keeps a little more crap off the front bumper from the tires throwing stuff up.

Most lift mfgs, or if your trying to go with bigger tires will tell you it needs to be removed or the tires will hit.

 

[CMTAZ]

When I had my Willy's, I had installed rubi springs (the Willy's comes with rubi shocks). The Mopar LCAs, and Daystar 3/4 inch spacers. The result was about 2 inches and better ride and handling.

 

[gutowscr471]

Honestly, we think it drives better. The ride quality seems smoother, and it's very comfortable on longer trips too. My wife loves it. All we did was R&R the springs and shocks, didn't disturb anything else.

I know some recommend adding the Mopar lift lower control arms to help regain caster. I left the stock LCAs on the front because it steers great IMO so we didn't want to mess with it. We did put the Mopar arms on my 2-door though, since it has the smaller engine and short wheelbase, it did feel a little twitchy at highway speeds.

Hope that helps!

@The Fixer, just so I understand, the 2 door felt twitchy at highway speeds after LCA swap? Surprised to hear that as everyone recommended them for any type of lift, or adjustable.

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