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JLU SPORT S suspension options for a true (no more than 2in lift)?

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The only issue is Painted Rubicon Fenders $1k vs decent lift kit $1k
1k vs 1k πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ

I do plan on having steel bumpers eventually one day and a winch, so maybe lift would be more ideal
Been happy w/ my set, only cost a bit over $100 and give plenty of clearance, although the fender liners get pricey :(

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Been happy w/ my set, only cost a bit over $100 and give plenty of clearance, although the fender liners get pricey :(

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I'm pretty content with my cheap led bulb fenders now, but if I ever get rid of them, then it's going to be painted, but I do enjoy the lower center of gravity which the higher fenders would allow πŸ€·β€β™‚οΈ
 
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This is 33’s on rubicon suspension in a sport. For 35’s I’m gonna need 2” spacer to clear the sport fenders or a complete 3.5” lift to replace the rubicon suspension OR keep the rubicon suspension and get higher fenders
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Hmmm what were the Rubi part #s on your springs?? I got the highest ones from one w/ steel bumpers, auto, hard top, v6. Mine sits basically where yours is now on my 33s w/ stock sport S suspension. I have a 2020, not sure if that makes a difference.

I actually drove (no off road) with 315/70/17 BFG KO2's (basically 35") on my Sport S w/ the Method 701 - 17x9, -12mm Offset for a month or 2 before going back to a 33in tire. Drove shittier but fenders were fine. Just removed my air dam things on front bumper.
 
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So the big question is will the Rubi suspension make my jeep drive a little better on road (w/ the 1/4in extended mopar LCA's I'm also putting on)? I've read a lot of mixed reviews. Nothin to it but to do it I guess. ✌
 

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Hmmm what were the Rubi part #s on your springs?? I got the highest ones from one w/ steel bumpers, auto, hard top, v6. Mine sits basically where yours is now on my 33s w/ stock sport S suspension. I have a 2020, not sure if that makes a difference.
Hard to notice 1.5” from a distance, my springs were 1 number below max, the rubicon I purchased from had steel bumpers and hardtop but not tow package. I also got the Mopar LCA just in case. It still drives true and straight right now.
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Hard to notice 1.5” from a distance, my springs were 1 number below max, the rubicon I purchased from had steel bumpers and hardtop but not tow package. I also got the Mopar LCA just in case. It still drives true and straight right now.
Mine are 1 number away from max also. Does it feel better than the Sport S suspension on road? I'm starting to have second thoughts on whether I should do the Rubi suspension or just sell it and go Dynatrac Endurosport. I'd throw steel bumpers on at some point regardless. I seriously just want a better ride.
 

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Mine are 1 number away from max also. Does it feel better than the Sport S suspension on road? I'm starting to have second thoughts on whether I should do the Rubi suspension or just sell it and go Dynatrac Endurosport. I'd throw steel bumpers on at some point regardless. I seriously just want a better ride.
Mine w/ the Rubi suspension, Mopar LCAs and cast iron steering gear box steers and handles extremely well. IMO I wouldn't change a thing except shocks when the time comes.
 

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Mine are 1 number away from max also. Does it feel better than the Sport S suspension on road? I'm starting to have second thoughts on whether I should do the Rubi suspension or just sell it and go Dynatrac Endurosport. I'd throw steel bumpers on at some point regardless. I seriously just want a better ride.
Feels better around corners than the sport. Better rebound on potholes. I can fit 35’s with just higher fenders instead of a bigger lift
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