Question on installing Rubicon suspension

[T.T.T]

Hey guys quick question…
I have a jl sport and want to buy a used rubicon suspension. From what I’ve read it lifts it about an inch. I’m assuming I would need longer sway bar links, maybe longer bump stops, but would I also need something to correct the caster angle like some bushings?? Is there anything else I would need on top of lift and longer sway bar links???
Thanks!!

-Ty

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[Kraty1]

If you search the forum you’ll find several threads on this. All you really need is the shocks and springs. The sway bar links and everything else is the same size. I got between 1-1.5” lift. Later I also added the longer Mopar LCA’s (from the 2” lift kit), aftermarket steering stabilizer, and a track bar. Jeep on! °lllllll°

 

[El Zilcho]

What Kraty1 sayed But I did change a track bar. Drove and looked great, got many badges from BOH trails with rubicon wheels and tires.

 

[Jim1964]

Do your homework on spring part numbers first. There’s a thread here with all the options. Not all Rubicons get the same spring, it depends on options.

I have a Rubicon and I lifted the front of MINE 1-1/2” just by changing to a different Rubicon spring pair.

 

[T.T.T]

Do your homework on spring part numbers first. There’s a thread here with all the options. Not all Rubicons get the same spring, it depends on options.

I have a Rubicon and I lifted the front of MINE 1-1/2” just by changing to a different Rubicon spring pair.

Thanks for the reply.. do you by chance have the link to that thread?

 

[T.T.T]

If you search the forum you’ll find several threads on this. All you really need is the shocks and springs. The sway bar links and everything else is the same size. I got between 1-1.5” lift. Later I also added the longer Mopar LCA’s (from the 2” lift kit), aftermarket steering stabilizer, and a track bar. Jeep on! °lllllll°

I appreciate it!!

 

[Some Random Guy]

Bump stops may not be needed until you go to bigger tires. The stock Rubicon ran those shocks/springs without bump. However, that Rubicon had higher clearance fenders. I got 2.5” out of my mystery dumpster Rubicon springs, but I have a soft top plastic bumper 2 door.
If you’re boosting a 2 door, mopar makes some longer links that might be good. But with Rubicon shocks, you should be good. I went longer travel shocks, so I’m putting in longer links.

 

[Jim1964]

Thanks for the reply.. do you by chance have the link to that thread?

Look here.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...gs-suspension-information-chart-matrix.66591/

I believe the tallest gas Rubicon’s are 61/62 and 91/92.

 

[T.T.T]

Bump stops may not be needed until you go to bigger tires. The stock Rubicon ran those shocks/springs without bump. However, that Rubicon had higher clearance fenders. I got 2.5” out of my mystery dumpster Rubicon springs, but I have a soft top plastic bumper 2 door.
If you’re boosting a 2 door, mopar makes some longer links that might be good. But with Rubicon shocks, you should be good. I went longer travel shocks, so I’m putting in longer links.

Nice ya I have soft top two door plastic bumpers as well. Just mounted 265/70/17 mud tires so only one inch tall and wide above stock. I’m really only looking for an an inch/ inch and a half

 

[T.T.T]

Look here.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...gs-suspension-information-chart-matrix.66591/

I believe the tallest gas Rubicon’s are 61/62 and 91/92.

I appreciate that. I’ll probably be looking for the one under that. I have a 2 door plastic bumpers soft top and just want a little bump up

 

[Speed331]

This thread will either answer - or link you to answers - for all your questions

rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport

I put 61/62 & 91/92 on my 2 door ss and got 2.5" all around.
...and get the longer Mopar LCA's. For $60 it's worth the piece of mind.

 

[T.T.T]

This thread will either answer - or link you to answers - for all your questions

rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport

I put 61/62 & 91/92 on my 2 door ss and got 2.5" all around.
...and get the longer Mopar LCA's. For $60 it's worth the piece of mind.

Super helpful thank you

 

[LCW]

Just for some more reference I swapped fronts springs on my JLUR - came stock with 657/658 fronts surprisingly and 591/592 rear. So very low fronts and some do the tallest rears. Had more rake than I cared for.

Went to 661/662 fronts from 657/658 and gained about 1.5”. Much more level now.

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