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I got a JLU Sport Altitude last week and put a set of Nitto Ridge 275/70R18 as the Altitude wheels are 18.

I saw a few pictures of JLU sports with a similar set and mine seems to have more clearance on the tires. I was planning to add a Rubi take off suspension but based on the current setup I think I will leave it as it is.

I checked the springs and they are the ones from the sport but I think the shocks are different , larger diameter and similar to Sahara's. Adding some picture of the tire clearance with the stock wheels and suspension.

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From what it shows comparing on Jeep.com the Sport Altitude has the Sahara Suspension and Brakes. Can anyone confirm? For me, that's well worth the +$700 over a similarly equipped Sport S comes out to be
 

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Good to know that size tire fits on the Altitude wheel.
I have identical head lights as well. .
If you have smoked tail lights, that would be a weird coincidence.
Also - I see your Canadian flag, I added an American flag, but I removed the Wrangler sticker first.
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I am no help with the suspension though!
Cheers.
 

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Sport Altitude looks like an in-between Sport and Sahara: it has Sport bumpers, fenders and no sides steps, and Sahara wheels, brakes and shocks.
 
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From what it shows comparing on Jeep.com the Sport Altitude has the Sahara Suspension and Brakes. Can anyone confirm? For me, that's well worth the +$700 over a similarly equipped Sport S comes out to be
I think that if you like the blackout options + the Wheels it makes sense. You are getting the blackout options + Wheels + HD Brakes + better shocks for the difference.
 

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Good to know that size tire fits on the Altitude wheel.
I have identical head lights as well. .
If you have smoked tail lights, that would be a weird coincidence.
Also - I see your Canadian flag, I added an American flag, but I removed the Wrangler sticker first.
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I am no help with the suspension though!
Cheers.
I have the smoked tail lights as well :)
 

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What headlights are those?
 

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I got a JLU Sport Altitude last week and put a set of Nitto Ridge 275/70R18 as the Altitude wheels are 18.

I saw a few pictures of JLU sports with a similar set and mine seems to have more clearance on the tires. I was planning to add a Rubi take off suspension but based on the current setup I think I will leave it as it is.

I checked the springs and they are the ones from the sport but I think the shocks are different , larger diameter and similar to Sahara's. Adding some picture of the tire clearance with the stock wheels and suspension.

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What grill is that? Looks nice with the blackout look. I know the altitudes have the gloss black headlight and grill trims.
 

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I’m pretty sure they have Sahara shocks and brakes. The springs are same as the sport model.
 

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21 jlu sport altitude. 275/70 18 bfg ko2. Was thinking of putting on the rubicon suspension. Any thoughtd

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21 jlu sport altitude. 275/70 18 bfg ko2. Was thinking of putting on the rubicon suspension. Any thoughtd

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I don't have feedback besides my Rubicon take-off suspension is sitting in the garage waiting to be put on my '21 Sport Altitude. I bought the 2" MOPAR LCAs as everything I've read says they make a huge difference.

How do you like the K02s? Once my OEM tires are done I want to upgrade to 33's and read good things about the K02s
 

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I ran rubicon suspension on my JLU sport For 20k miles, worked great! I did not use the mopar LCAs, but my caster was also at 5* so thats a little less than desired
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