Rubicon 35" tire package

[4xFUN]

It drives me crazy too. My goal is to keep a lower center of gravity. I ordered the Metalcloak GC 2.5 and while installing I will see what uptravel I can get away with.

Let us know how that goes, I have the MC 2.5" front springs in my '20 JLR but when I installed the rear MC2.5" springs her ass was all up in the air! I wound up pulling the MC's and after verifying with MetalCloak they were the right part numbers, tried Teraflex rears and settled on Synergy rear springs as the best match with the front MC's.

Here she is with MC2.5" front and rear...

Here she is with MC 2.5" front and Synergy rear...

If I go with 37's this time I will try the Synergy front and rear springs that they say give a 1" lift over the stock XR package, ideal to run 37" KO2's with the lowest COG.

I don't know why I'm even saying 'if' as I am already planning on longer Fox shocks (not sure if I will buy the 2.5 non-reservoir from JKS or wait till Fox unveils their new 2.5 non-reservoir aftermarket shock later this year) along with an adjustable front (at least) track bar and adjustable front lower control arms. Looking at Synergy for those also as they are much stronger than stock but much lighter than what I am running now. Also really liking the fact that the control arms can be adjusted without removing one end like I have to do now... 'If'?

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[JLUR Farout]

It drives me crazy too. My goal is to keep a lower center of gravity. I ordered the Metalcloak GC 2.5 and while installing I will see what uptravel I can get away with.

Cool. If I may, why pay for the XR package and then lift it? Why not just get a JLR or JLRX and then lift? Then order the Mopar 8" rims if you like them and wrap better rubber than the KO2s for shoes?

 

[GreenWilly]

Cool. If I may, why pay for the XR package and then lift it? Why not just get a JLR or JLRX and then lift? Then order the Mopar 8" rims if you like them and wrap better rubber than the KO2s for shoes?

I really wanted the axle upgrades and like the beadlock capable wheel. As 4xFUN said, the plan was to stay on 35's for a while. My wife's jeep needed new tires so I put my take offs on hers. Saved me 2k. In my mind that made the cost of the XR package half price. My long run plan is to run 60's on mine and give her my current axles. Only reason I went with a rubicon was for the 4:1 transfer case. Atlas is working on a JL setup. So then I can do swaps again. A build is never done.

 

[4xFUN]

Cool. If I may, why pay for the XR package and then lift it? Why not just get a JLR or JLRX and then lift? Then order the Mopar 8" rims if you like them and wrap better rubber than the KO2s for shoes?

Here is a pdf listing what all is included with the 35" tire package, also with the X trim it was all included as long as you selected the 2.0T...So really a no-brainer!

 

[4xFUN]

Been a great day! Took delivery late last night, I installed the Rock Hard 4x4 Angle-up rock sliders early this morning and paid a visit to the tint shop this afternoon!

Plus, after almost 5 months and 3 sets of plan revisions the city finally approved my new home plans!

 

[GreenWilly]

Looks killer! Congrats

 

[Occam'sRazor]

Been a great day! Took delivery late last night, I installed the Rock Hard 4x4 Angle-up rock sliders early this morning and paid a visit to the tint shop this afternoon!

Plus, after almost 5 months and 3 sets of plan revisions the city finally approved my new home plans!

Wow, really sharp. Any chance you could grab the spring part numbers on this JLRXR with the steel bumper group? Thanks in advance!

 

[GreenWilly]

If it's not too much bother, rear control arm numbers would be appreciated as the pinion angle gets more critical on the 2 drs. I would like to know if the matchup to my 2023 2 dr rubi, or if mopar made any changes there.
Much appreciated

Rear lower control arms part number 0074B driver side and 0054A passenger side

 

[GreenWilly]

Disregard last. Part numbers are 68247741AA driver and passenger LCA, 68460069AA upper control arms

 

[GreenWilly]

Disregard last. Part numbers are 68247741AA driver and passenger LCA, 68460069AA upper control arms

 

[GreenWilly]

Disregard last. Part numbers are 68247741AA driver and passenger LCA, 68460069AA upper control arms

 

[4xFUN]

Wow, really sharp. Any chance you could grab the spring part numbers on this JLRXR with the steel bumper group? Thanks in advance!

Will do, can post this weekend. I want to get some baseline readings including an alignment readout as she sits along with weight and four corner ride height from level floor to lip of fender flare extension at wheel centerline.

 

[Occam'sRazor]

Will do, can post this weekend. I want to get some baseline readings including an alignment readout as she sits along with weight and four corner ride height from level floor to lip of fender flare extension at wheel centerline.

Thanks @4xFUN and @GreenWilly
Really appreciate it. With your help I'm ready to order parts to make my 2023 JLR an XR. If the springs numbers are different on the steel bumper group then I will probably go that way since I have the bumpers ordered and the Warn already here.
The rear spring part numbers listed earlier are still a bit of a mystery to the parts houses. Looks like they are available but not associated with any vin or model.

 

[GreenWilly]

Thanks @4xFUN and @GreenWilly
Really appreciate it. With your help I'm ready to order parts to make my 2023 JLR an XR. If the springs numbers are different on the steel bumper group then I will probably go that way since I have the bumpers ordered and the Warn already here.
The rear spring part numbers listed earlier are still a bit of a mystery to the parts houses. Looks like they are available but not associated with any vin or model.

Not sure where you are located but, I'm in Central Florida and will taking my suspension off when my Metalcloak stuff comes in. Nor really sure what it would be worth as I haven't priced it out yet. But, it will be up for grabs in about a month.

 

[siggy]

Not sure where you are located but, I'm in Central Florida and will taking my suspension off when my Metalcloak stuff comes in. Nor really sure what it would be worth as I haven't priced it out yet. But, it will be up for grabs in about a month.

If you're willing to ship, I'm interested!

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