JKS 2.5" JSpec Suspension kit - Any real world reviews/experience out there? Now w/first impressions

[dna44]

Did you install the HD springs or standard? Also, which shocks did you go with.
Thanks!

I went with the HD springs and King 2.5's with adjusters but the kit I bought came with their standard shocks because I planned on getting the King's.

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[Llkindt]

I went with the HD springs and King 2.5's with adjusters but the kit I bought came with their standard shocks because I planned on getting the King's.

Thanks! Those King's look awesome, how's the ride? Also if you get around to it can you give me a measurement from the ground to the bottom of the front door. Thanks again, looks great!

 

[dna44]

Thanks! Those King's look awesome, how's the ride? Also if you get around to it can you give me a measurement from the ground to the bottom of the front door. Thanks again, looks great!

The Jeep rides amazingly well after swapping to the King's. I had some time to run the JKS 2.5" HD kit with their standard shocks on the street on on the trail prior to swapping to the King's - and it's a night and day difference. On the street I run the King's on their firmest setting and it's still a huge improvement over the standard monotube stuff.

The first time I got the King's on dirt I left them on their firmest setting just as a baseline. The King's definitely provide the scenario of "the faster you go the smoother it is" which is an interesting thing on a Jeep with a solid front axle. On the slower and more technical stuff there's a lot less sway back and forth and that was on setting 3. If anyone has the funds to upgrade to these shocks I highly recommend it...but they are pricey. FWIW, I got the custom-valved ones from EVO.

I'll take those measurements for you when I'm back home and the Jeep is in the garage later today. My measurements will be a little off from what others may be seeing with the JKS 2.5" kit as I'm running a 1/2" Teraflex coil spacer in the rear so keep that in mind (but it still fits in my garage...but just barely with the 7' door).

 

[dna44]

Thanks! Those King's look awesome, how's the ride? Also if you get around to it can you give me a measurement from the ground to the bottom of the front door. Thanks again, looks great!

Just got that measurement for you - from the ground to the bottom of the front door (right in the middle of the door) it measures exactly 28.25"

 

[Llkindt]

Just got that measurement for you - from the ground to the bottom of the front door (right in the middle of the door) it measures exactly 28.25"

Thanks for the info. Jes, those King's are pricey .

 

[rockclimber]

I see this is a old thread but I’ll ask anyways.
I plan to get the JKS 2.5” suspension lift with Fox 2.0 adventure series shocks and the JSPEC HD coil springs. I have a 2020 JLUS 2.0L with stock wheels (17”) and 285/70/17 Mickey Thompson ATZP3’s. I don’t want to change my wheel/tire setup anytime soon and would like a shop to install this kit. Would I need to switch to wheels with a different offset or have the shop cut any parts to make room for the kit? My Jeep is a daily driver and sees some rough trails in Oregon a couple times a month. Any recommendations on a lift kit (under $2500ish) would be appreciated.

 

[Wabujitsu]

I see this is a old thread but I’ll ask anyways.
I plan to get the JKS 2.5” suspension lift with Fox 2.0 adventure series shocks and the JSPEC HD coil springs. I have a 2020 JLUS 2.0L with stock wheels (17”) and 285/70/17 Mickey Thompson ATZP3’s. I don’t want to change my wheel/tire setup anytime soon and would like a shop to install this kit. Would I need to switch to wheels with a different offset or have the shop cut any parts to make room for the kit? My Jeep is a daily driver and sees some rough trails in Oregon a couple times a month. Any recommendations on a lift kit (under $2500ish) would be appreciated.

No ma’am. No modification necessary to fit the kit. I had a 3.5” JKS lift on my last JLU, and I am awaiting a 2.5” kit (any day now, two months!) for my current JLUR. Both are 2.0T. Wheel offset should be totally unaffected by a lift kit.

 

[rockclimber]

No ma’am. No modification necessary to fit the kit. I had a 3.5” JKS lift on my last JLU, and I am awaiting a 2.5” kit (any day now, two months!) for my current JLUR. Both are 2.0T. Wheel offset should be totally unaffected by a lift kit.

Thanks! I’d go with the 3.5” but that means bigger tires/ wider wheels, new axles and regearing etc..

 

[Wabujitsu]

Thanks! I’d go with the 3.5” but that means bigger tires/ wider wheels, new axles and regearing etc..

Tara, I just found out I should have my kit the first week of January, and installed shortly thereafter! Good luck with yours!

 

[rockclimber]

Tara, I just found out I should have my kit the first week of January, and installed shortly thereafter! Good luck with yours!

Sounds great and I’d love to see some photos after! I may wait until I get my tax refund in April so it may be awhile but it’ll be worth the wait!

 

[Wabujitsu]

Sounds great and I’d love to see some photos after! I may wait until I get my tax refund in April so it may be awhile but it’ll be worth the wait!

I will post pics if you do too!

 

[JLAFAKASI]

Here is an example of the flex of the 3.5” JKS kit, from yesterday. A bunch of us Florida folks from this forum went on a trail ride yesterday. @Roky, thanks for the pics, and hosting us again for the ride!

You still running g JKS? Did you get a chance to ride with Roky in his RK setup?

 

[Wabujitsu]

You still running g JKS? Did you get a chance to ride with Roky in his RK setup?

Yes, still running JKS, and yes, I’ve ridden with @Roky a few times. I will let Roky tell you how well my rigs did with the JKS lift

 

[Roky]

Yes, still running JKS, and yes, I’ve ridden with @Roky a few times. I will let Roky tell you how well my rigs did with the JKS lift

I think we only wheeled once together with your lift on, and it was on your sport. It performed really well. The other two times I think you were stock, which you also performed very well, especially up rubicant hill…….

 

[JLAFAKASI]

I think we only wheeled once together with your lift on, and it was on your sport. It performed really well. The other two times I think you were stock, which you also performed very well, especially up rubicant hill…….

I've been going back and forth, what would you say would make choose JKS j kontrol 2.5 over RK adventure series 2.5 and vice versa for someone whos a weekend warrior, but mainly on road. Currently running stock rubi susp on my sport jlu @Wabujitsu @Roky., thanks fellas

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