JLU and Coilovers

[KnightJLU]

Hey forum,

Im thinking of pulling the trigger on coilovers soon (RadFlo cause my shop gets a discount and they’re pretty well built,) and I was wondering what setups you’re running across all brands. Whether it be 2.0, 2.5 or 3.0. What spring weights are you running on top/bottom and are they different from front/rear?

Also would be great to know what modifications (ie bumpers, winches, corner armor) you’ve added that gave you more sprung weight, angles of the coilover and how they’re mounted such as RPMs towers or Motobilt.

I know coilovers will be different rig to rig but there is also no “general area” for people to aim for when they’re researching coilovers. They just have to go with the default kits from brands like EVO who may give too stiff a spring on a lighter rig.

Thanks for any input!

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[AccuTunedJL]

This can get pretty complex, so I would definitely make sure the shop you are working with has the experience needed to do this right. Better deal is not always the best option. Here is a new article that I havn't released yet, but sharing here since it relates:
https://accutuneoffroad.com/what-size-coilovers-do-i-need-2-0-vs-2-5-vs-3-0/


-Which coilover kit are you planning to go with or is this going to be a custom built kit?
-Don't worry about what everyone else has for spring rates, let who ever you buy shocks from calculate spring rates fro you. Every vehicle is different. This is something we can help with if needed.

 

[KnightJLU]

This can get pretty complex, so I would definitely make sure the shop you are working with has the experience needed to do this right. Better deal is not always the best option. Here is a new article that I havn't released yet, but sharing here since it relates:
https://accutuneoffroad.com/what-size-coilovers-do-i-need-2-0-vs-2-5-vs-3-0/


-Which coilover kit are you planning to go with or is this going to be a custom built kit?
-Don't worry about what everyone else has for spring rates, let who ever you buy shocks from calculate spring rates fro you. Every vehicle is different. This is something we can help with if needed.

I should clarify that I work for said shop and we use RadFlo for most of our builds and not a single person has had problems. I also have guidance of the bosses who also use RadFlo on their rigs and have a general idea as far as rates and stuff go.

I just wanted to get a general census from the JL community to have a resource for other people to look at and get a “ball park” idea for themselves. I have an idea of what I need for my rig based of experience in the shop and different weighted rigs.

 

[AccuTunedJL]

I should clarify that I work for said shop and we use RadFlo for most of our builds and not a single person has had problems. I also have guidance of the bosses who also use RadFlo on their rigs and have a general idea as far as rates and stuff go.

I just wanted to get a general census from the JL community to have a resource for other people to look at and get a “ball park” idea for themselves. I have an idea of what I need for my rig based of experience in the shop and different weighted rigs.

-Which coilover kit are you planning to go with or is this going to be a custom built kit?

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