Lowered JL

[word302]

What I think of when someone mentions Skyjacker

It’s just missing the quad steering stabilizer.

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[word302]

I’m mostly surprised at all the people encouraging this dude.

 

[Ratbert]

I’m mostly surprised at all the people encouraging this dude.

Are you thinking that we should all be sheep and never deviate from what's currently considered "normal"? I'm not a big fan of the idea, but to each their own.

 

[word302]

Are you thinking that we should all be sheep and never deviate from what's currently considered "normal"? I'm not a big fan of the idea, but to each their own.

Yes that’s exactly what I said?

 

[The Fixer]

Some of you need to get a grip; you're whining like the OP's JL is scraping the frame with cambered wheels. It looks like it sits about the same height as a stock XJ from 20 years ago. FWIW, here's my old XJ with 18" Magnum R/T wheels.

 

[AnnDee4444]

Anyone know the spring rate of this kit? It claims to lower a non-Rubicon 2"-2.5", which is a 3.5"-4" drop on a Rubicon. A 3.5" drop calculates to 0.25" of bump travel... which can't be correct.

OP, can you measure your shock eye-to-eye lengths at ride height?

Also LOWjacker LOL: https://skyjacker.com/shop/coil-spr...ing-sport-coils/#kor_gamma_woocommerce_tabs|0

 

[dlong1119]

Anyone know the spring rate of this kit? It claims to lower a non-Rubicon 2"-2.5", which is a 3.5"-4" drop on a Rubicon. A 3.5" drop calculates to 0.25" of bump travel... which can't be correct.

OP, can you measure your shock eye-to-eye lengths at ride height?

Also LOWjacker LOL: https://skyjacker.com/shop/coil-spr...ing-sport-coils/#kor_gamma_woocommerce_tabs|0

The product link says "not for Rubicon models" on it.

 

[AnnDee4444]

The product link says "not for Rubicon models" on it.

yes.

 

[mgroeger]

Just lowered it a Skyjacker kit.

Looks like crap, welcome to stupidville.

 

[dlong1119]

yes.

I'm still a little new to the Jeep mod world, but my understanding is that the only difference is springs/shocks for the Rubicon suspension, right? Since both of those are being replaced here, why would they spec that?

 

[AnnDee4444]

I'm still a little new to the Jeep mod world, but my understanding is that the only difference is springs/shocks for the Rubicon suspension, right? Since both of those are being replaced here, why would they spec that?

They're either lazy & don't care, or misinformed.

This should exclude diesel, XR, 392, 4xe (basically anything with the tall bump stops).

 

[dlong1119]

They're either lazy & don't care, or misinformed.

This should exclude diesel, XR, 392, 4xe (basically anything with the tall bump stops).

That was my thinking, thanks for confirmation. Not that I'm planning to do this, but I would assume the 4xe exclusion (and maybe diesel/392) would be due to just the weight, right? XR is the only one with taller bumpstop pads?

 

[AnnDee4444]

That was my thinking, thanks for confirmation. Not that I'm planning to do this, but I would assume the 4xe exclusion (and maybe diesel/392) would be due to just the weight, right? XR is the only one with taller bumpstop pads?

I believe everything I listed gets the taller bump stops.

Weight could be an issue, but I suspect these spring rates are much higher than typical JL lift springs.

 

[five9dak]

Thats why they have air suspension for wranglers now

Dynamic steer ahead angle, lol.

 

[five9dak]

OP I think you should add rubicon flares so you can cut those springs and go even lower. Then get "Low Altitude" badging made up.

Honestly - I have a lowered truck, and grew up in the 90s.

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