More flex out of Rubi w. Xtreme Recon Package

[bjeepz]

Hey! I just picked up in this thread. It very closely relates to my situation. I want to keep my 21 Rubi XR at stock height if I can. I have about 27K on it, and the only changes are flat fenders, aluminum bumpers, winch, Road Armor Wheels and 35 x 12.50 17 BFG KM3 MT. The problem I have is there’s only about 3/4” of available uptravel before I start getting into my bumpstops. I seem to be riding on them much more than I prefer. Thinking about cutting them down a couple of inches….

Adding a 1/2 ich spacer might make enough difference for the bump stops and is not much of a height difference. I have a 1 inch spacer up front and the Jeep sits level and doesn't hit the bumpstops all the time. With your added weight you are sitting lower than stock by a bit.

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[bjeepz]

Well went ahead and ordered these from Shock Surplus and will update when installed to see how they fit/perform. Here is a $15 discount link if anyone needs it Shock Surplus

Happy Trails,
Scooter

Front specs:
Rancho RS7MT RS77065
SPECIFICATIONS
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Color	Type	Extended Length	Extended Length	Lower Mount Type	Upper Mount Type	Boot Included	Gas Charged	Body Diameter	Body Diameter	Compressed Length	Compressed Length	Travel Length	Travel Length	Finish	Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point	Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point	Body Length
Black	Telescopic	26.66 (in)	677.2 (mm)	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 1.1/2" Sleeve OAL	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 2.3/4" Sleeve OAL	No	Yes	50 (mm)	1.97 (in)	17.43 (in)	442.7 (mm)	9.23 (in)	234.4 (mm)	Painted	Eyelet	Eyelet	16.38 (in)

Rear Specs:
Rancho RS7MT RS77066
SPECIFICATIONS
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Color	Type	Extended Length	Extended Length	Lower Mount Type	Upper Mount Type	Boot Included	Gas Charged	Body Diameter	Body Diameter	Compressed Length	Compressed Length	Travel Length	Travel Length	Coil Over Springs Included	Finish	Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point	Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point	Body Length
Black	Telescopic	30.04 (in)	763 (mm)	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 1.1/2" Sleeve OAL	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 2.3/4" Sleeve OAL	No	Yes	1.97 (in)	50 (mm)	19.37 (in)	492 (mm)	10.67 (in)	271 (mm)	No	Painted	Eyelet	Eyelet	18.35 (in)

Those fronts are the same length as the Mopar lift shocks, should be about 2 inches longer than the stock XR fronts. You might want to consider longer sway bar links. The Mopar lift links are about an inch longer than our XR links. I have some that I need to install before wheeling.

As for the rear I don't recall what ppl are saying for the links with a shock of that length. My Falcons are about 28.5 rear and 27.5 front and I believe the rear links are good but will have to test again and look more closely to see if they contact the shocks.

 

[Scooter2022JL]

Those fronts are the same length as the Mopar lift shocks, should be about 2 inches longer than the stock XR fronts. You might want to consider longer sway bar links. The Mopar lift links are about an inch longer than our XR links. I have some that I need to install before wheeling.

As for the rear I don't recall what ppl are saying for the links with a shock of that length. My Falcons are about 28.5 rear and 27.5 front and I believe the rear links are good but will have to test again and look more closely to see if they contact the shocks.

Thanks for the reply bjeepz, I hoping all goes according to plan and can squeeze by with not changing too much. I am going to probably get the Rancho rear park brake cable relocation bracket and take a look at the rear links....Thanks again!

 

[Scooter2022JL]

Had another thought to see if anyone has tried to run a rear XR shock on the front? Same mounting and within the range of no driveshaft clearance problems? Maybe get away with just longer sway links and gain some decent travel @ 27.38 extended? Let me know what you think?

Thanks,
Scooter

 

[dstevens]

The rear shock on the front would have a compressed length of 18.63", which is more than 2" too long so you would have even more bump stop than stock. Also it would be surprising if the rear dampening was going to be the same as the front.

 

[Zandcwhite]

Shocks are cheap and the factory ones are under dampened for aggressive driving even with the stock 35s. Their short travel compared to compressed length is garbage as well. Buy a set of bilstein 5100s for a 1-3" lift for $400 and bolt them on. Increase the suspension travel of your xr by over 30% for next to nothing. The factory bumps are long enough to clear 37s. Obviously upgrading things like track bars and control arms will make it even better but the stock xr will get down and out flex most vehicles on the planet with a simple shock change and tire swap. We wheeled the hell out of ours for the 1st 10k miles with these simple mods. It's now on 39s and 3.5" metalcloak springs with fox 2.0s, but still runs stock rear control arms and track bar. Don't over think it. Mod what is needed and wheel it.

 

[1CJ1ZJ2JK1JL]

All four control arms will make a big difference but you will still be limited by your coils.

This is Clayton's 3.5" and Falcon 3.3's

 

[Scooter2022JL]

All four control arms will make a big difference but you will still be limited by your coils.

This is Clayton's 3.5" and Falcon 3.3's

Nice setup...What's the specs on your Falcons?

 

[1CJ1ZJ2JK1JL]

Nice setup...What's the specs on your Falcons?

JL EcoDiesel/4xe/392
Falcon SP2 3.3 Fast Adjust Piggyback Shock Kit (2-4.5" Lift)
11-02-33-400-202

 

[Scooter2022JL]

Well went ahead and ordered these from Shock Surplus and will update when installed to see how they fit/perform. Here is a $15 discount link if anyone needs it Shock Surplus

Happy Trails,
Scooter

Front specs:
Rancho RS7MT RS77065
SPECIFICATIONS
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Color	Type	Extended Length	Extended Length	Lower Mount Type	Upper Mount Type	Boot Included	Gas Charged	Body Diameter	Body Diameter	Compressed Length	Compressed Length	Travel Length	Travel Length	Finish	Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point	Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point	Body Length
Black	Telescopic	26.66 (in)	677.2 (mm)	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 1.1/2" Sleeve OAL	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 2.3/4" Sleeve OAL	No	Yes	50 (mm)	1.97 (in)	17.43 (in)	442.7 (mm)	9.23 (in)	234.4 (mm)	Painted	Eyelet	Eyelet	16.38 (in)

Rear Specs:
Rancho RS7MT RS77066
SPECIFICATIONS
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Color	Type	Extended Length	Extended Length	Lower Mount Type	Upper Mount Type	Boot Included	Gas Charged	Body Diameter	Body Diameter	Compressed Length	Compressed Length	Travel Length	Travel Length	Coil Over Springs Included	Finish	Shock Absorber Rod End Measuring Point	Shock Absorber Body End Measuring Point	Body Length
Black	Telescopic	30.04 (in)	763 (mm)	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 1.1/2" Sleeve OAL	Loop Bushing and Sleeve Mount - 1/2" Sleeve ID X 2.3/4" Sleeve OAL	No	Yes	1.97 (in)	50 (mm)	19.37 (in)	492 (mm)	10.67 (in)	271 (mm)	No	Painted	Eyelet	Eyelet	18.35 (in)

Well Jeepers,

Installed the Rancho's and happy to say they are a great match for my stock XR setup! Way more flex F&R and just enough not to require anything else to make work. I ziptied to see if too much compression but factory bump setup worked out great as well. No interference with rear swaybar at full droop and parking brake cables had some flex. Shock's do ride just a bit stiffer on the road but feel more controlled. I know these are not the best shocks on the market but for anyone on a budget looking to pull more out of their XR I personally think they are a great option. I got all four shipped for under $300 and they carry a lifetime warranty to boot. Please feel free to let me know your thoughts...

Happy Trails,
Scooter

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