Level Kit and Shocks.

[Cthehentz]

I recently installed a 1.5" level kit but it came with shock relocation brackets for the front shocks. My question is what shock should I go with? Current shock is stock rubicon just need a little longer and I want to replace all four.

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[werewolf4805]

Fox makes a shock for 0-1.5” of lift. I have them and am pretty impressed. I would definitely buy again if needed.

 

[RubiCoug]

I recently installed a 1.5" level kit but it came with shock relocation brackets for the front shocks. My question is what shock should I go with? Current shock is stock rubicon just need a little longer and I want to replace all four.

Which leveling kit did you go with? Front and rear, or just front?

 

[Cthehentz]

Which leveling kit did you go with? Front and rear, or just front?

I only leveled the front and for me that seems to be perfect height, still trying to find the perfect shock.

 

[Bandana]

@Cthehentz - My Rubicon is on 35's with the Teraflex ST1 spacer kit with bump stops and I paired it with the Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2.0 JL shocks.

Not a lot of reviews on these in the JL community, but the shop owner where I had the work done recommend these over Falcon SP2.1. Aside from the OEM steel bumpers, I run light on the trails (no winch, rack, or crazy overlanding gear) and these were a good fit without dropping the extra coin on adjustable shocks.

2k miles later and am pretty happy with them. On road handling is improved (comfortable, but not too stiff), but the biggest improvement has been felt on the trails: straight cruising on the bumpy dirt roads and great control/response on the slower technical stuff.

Good luck on your search!

 

[Cthehentz]

@Cthehentz - My Rubicon is on 35's with the Teraflex ST1 spacer kit with bump stops and I paired it with the Icon Vehicle Dynamics 2.0 JL shocks.

Not a lot of reviews on these in the JL community, but the shop owner where I had the work done recommend these over Falcon SP2.1. Aside from the OEM steel bumpers, I run light on the trails (no winch, rack, or crazy overlanding gear) and these were a good fit without dropping the extra coin on adjustable shocks.

2k miles later and am pretty happy with them. On road handling is improved (comfortable, but not too stiff), but the biggest improvement has been felt on the trails: straight cruising on the bumpy dirt roads and great control/response on the slower technical stuff.

Good luck on your search!

Thanks for the advice and great pictures. I have located most of this kit minus one shock, it seems every website I find has half kits in stock that are of good/decent quality.

 

[SDotson52]

Since it's a 1.5" lift in back and 2" in front, would you get shocks for a 0-1.5" lift or the 2-3" lift?

 

[Cthehentz]

Since it's a 1.5" lift in back and 2" in front, would you get shocks for a 0-1.5" lift or the 2-3" lift?

I sent a message to Northridge and they stated I can run a shock rated for 2.5"-3" lift with no issues.

 

[SDotson52]

Awesome. Thanks

 

[Bandana]

I sent a message to Northridge and they stated I can run a shock rated for 2.5"-3" lift with no issues.

I spoke with Icon directly and they confirmed the same thing. It's a nice piece of mind having the extra stretch over the stock rubi shocks!

 

[AlexJeep90]

Fox makes a shock for 0-1.5” of lift. I have them and am pretty impressed. I would definitely buy again if needed.

How do they handle faster fire roads with pot holes? I have a stock sport and the stock suspension bottoms out and gives up on fire roads at 25-30 mph

 

[werewolf4805]

How do they handle faster fire roads with pot holes? I have a stock sport and the stock suspension bottoms out and gives up on fire roads at 25-30 mph

I haven’t driven that fast on any fire roads near me to give feedback. The 15-20mph I’ve driven on the fire roads near me have been soaked up nicely and it gives a smooth ride in my opinion.

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