JT suspension on a JL

[Bambamzx10]

I have found a full suspension set up that came off of a Mojave gladiator and I’m wondering if it’ll fit my JL sport. Can’t find any info on it. Does anyone know if it would be worth it? Would I get any lift? TIA

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[Clayton Off Road]

The front end of the JL and JT are pretty much the same, however, the JT is heavier up front so the springs would most likely be taller than the coils you have now. The rear is where you would not be able to fit the JT components as the springs, control arms, etc. are all completely different.

 

[El Zilcho]

As mentioned above, front springs and shocks work. Rear springs don't and rear shocks should work with minor modifications. I have fox shocks from JT Rubicon on my JLU
Edit: Typed JL Rubicon instead of JT

 

[Bambamzx10]

Ok thank you. Ill just keep looking for rubicon JL take offs then.

The front end of the JL and JT are pretty much the same, however, the JT is heavier up front so the springs would most likely be taller than the coils you have now. The rear is where you would not be able to fit the JT components as the springs, control arms, etc. are all completely different.

 

[Bambamzx10]

How do you like the Fox shocks?

As mentioned above, front springs and shocks work. Rear springs don't and rear shocks should work with minor modifications. I have fox shocks from JL Rubicon on my JLU

 

[El Zilcho]

How do you like the Fox shocks?

Corrected my post, I meant to say that I have Fox shocks from JT Rubicon. I like them a lot, but some people find valving too soft. For me they are perfect in 99% of my driving and off road.

 

[Bambamzx10]

Corrected my post, I meant to say that I have Fox shocks from JT Rubicon. I like them a lot, but some people find valving too soft. For me they are perfect in 99% of my driving and off road.

Gotcha! So the shocks from the JT work but springs and other stuff for the rear will not

 

[CaJLMetalHead]

Ok thank you. Ill just keep looking for rubicon JL take offs then.

You could go to a local off-road shop if you have one nearby.. they are always upgrading JLs and I am certain most owners don't want the take-off parts and the shop has no use for them.. just ask them if they want to give the parts away to you..

 

[Steph1]

I absolutely love my JT Rubicon FOX shocks…. Heck of a lot smoother than the Rubi red shocks.

 

[El Zilcho]

Gotcha! So the shocks from the JT work but springs and other stuff for the rear will not

Correct. With rear rubicon JT shocks you need to change the upper bushing for the one from JL. Not sure if Mojave shocks install is more involved.

 

[Bambamzx10]

Correct. With rear rubicon JT shocks you need to change the upper bushing for the one from JL. Not sure if Mojave shocks install is more involved.

Awesome thank you for the info.

 

[Qurtyslyn]

To install Mojave shocks on a JL, the easiest way is to make a bushing from 1mm sheet metal to adapt the shocks (14mm rubber bushing) to use the 12mm bolts used by the JL. You'll also need a spacer for the rear (two spacers per side, a 10mm one, and a ~19mm one) with a 12mm internal diamter, as the shock's bushing isn't as wide as what the JL has.

None of it is difficult if you have the means to do it.

 

[sciotola88]

I have the mojave shocks on my diesel and i like them. Picked them up for $100 so i couldnt pass them up.

 

[IdahoJOAT]

Hmmm, I might need to look into this.

We have horrible washboard in Idaho.

 

[ChrisAlbright]

As mentioned above, front springs and shocks work. Rear springs don't and rear shocks should work with minor modifications. I have fox shocks from JT Rubicon on my JLU
Edit: Typed JL Rubicon instead of JT

Correct. With rear rubicon JT shocks you need to change the upper bushing for the one from JL. Not sure if Mojave shocks install is more involved.

I just swapped my JL Rubicon shocks for JT Rubicon Fox shocks last night. My buddy and I struggled with the bushing however, and ended up stacking washers on either side. I see it as a stop-gap until I figure out how to (and if I even can) swap the bushings.

Have any advice?

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