Replace XR suspension?

[MTGOAT]

How many of you opted for the XR package and still plan on doing an aftermarket lift?

I am tossing the idea around and considering doing a long arm lift on the 392 XR and moving the shocks/springs/wheels and tires over to my 2019 rubicon...

Or am I nuts?

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[Ct_Formula]

I'm going to go with either the Clayton 3.5 or the Metal Cloak Overlander 3.5 after a while though. I want run 37's at some point. Heck I haven't even taken delivery yet to see how much overhead room I will have to get in the garage.

 

[Omotose]

I pick up my new XR at noon tomorrow. I’ll be removing the stock fenders and replacing them with flat fenders right away. I‘m going to run stock for a while and eval bump stops and flex limitations. Then I’ll decide what needs to be done to run 37s

 

[Omotose]

I’ll be using Paramount Hydro steel fenders.

 

[Ct_Formula]

I’ll be using Paramount Hydro steel fenders.

JEEEZE thanks A LOT Frank! Now there is something else I have to look into now

 

[Omotose]

Hey, it’s a project….. how’d you know my name is Frank?

 

[Ct_Formula]

Hey, it’s a project….. how’d you know my name is Frank?

It's on your profile on the left of your post.

 

[MTGOAT]

I removed the inner fenders on my 2019 Rubicon and have the American Adventure Labs LED running lights/bracket. I first thought the fender would have issues at highway speeds but they are fine. So aside from personal preference cosmetically, I would consider that before replacing them.

Good to know I am not the only one that is spending the extra cash just to replace everything...

 

[Omotose]

I hear ya. I run bushwhacker plastic flat fenders on my JK to help clear 37s. I was looking at the mod you did for the JL on the fenders but then I saw the Quadratec video on the Paramount Hydro steel fenders and liked the look of those so that’s what I’m going with.

 

[BradyW]

I have an XR and just decided to upgrade the suspension with a Clayton Overland+ 2.5” kit. I’m not planning on increasing my tire size at this time so the lift is to increase the up travel of the suspension. After you add a winch the front springs sag 0.5” and it doesn’t take too big of a hit to get onto the bump stops.

I hit the bump stop softly before taking this photo so there may be a tiny bit more travel available than this but you aren't going to like what that last little bit feels like.

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