Rubicon suspension on a JL sport

[RickyMo]

got about 1 7/8” all around. Just coils and shocks. I centered the steering wheel the best I could but yes going in for alignment.

I'm hoping for at least 1 1/2" lift so sounds promising.

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[jonahgetz]

Today I put Rubicon full suspension on my 2021 JLU Sport. Took me 7 hours, all the good springs for the extra heavy fully loaded Rubicon Recon. Don’t know how much lift I got because the thought to measure before and after didn’t cross my mind. It’s harder to climb in and it rides significantly higher and takes the bumps like a Jeep instead of a car. The Sport suspension is smooth, but that’s about it. I’ll try to take better photos later that include the same angle.

Before:

After:

 

[blnewt]

I'm hoping for at least 1 1/2" lift so sounds promising.

@RickyMo with those spring #s you'll get about 2", and as far as adding a spacer in front, if you plan to add a winch then yes, a 3/4" spacer should work well
Here's my install thread and my spring #s are almost the same except for 59/61
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/
In post #4 on the thread I linked is also the longer Mopar lift LCA install, I would also do this ASAP, this will keep your caster in the 6 degree range which will keep the Jeep tracking straight at hwy speed vs. wanting to wander if you don't add them. You can do this later though, but I'd get them ordered.
FWIW I added 3/4" front spacer after I added about 180lbs of winch & bumper in front.
Here's a start to finish. Stock, after new 295/70 tires & wheels, after Rubicon suspension, after winch & bumper, after front spacer added w/ winch & bumper, and finally w/ high fender kit (so I can run my new 315/70s that are waiting to be installed)

 

[RickyMo]

@RickyMo with those spring #s you'll get about 2", and as far as adding a spacer in front, if you plan to add a winch then yes, a 3/4" spacer should work well
Here's my install thread and my spring #s are almost the same except for 59/61
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/
In post #4 on the thread I linked is also the longer Mopar lift LCA install, I would also do this ASAP, this will keep your caster in the 6 degree range which will keep the Jeep tracking straight at hwy speed vs. wanting to wander if you don't add them. You can do this later though, but I'd get them ordered.
FWIW I added 3/4" front spacer after I added about 180lbs of winch & bumper in front.
Here's a start to finish. Stock, after new 295/70 tires & wheels, after Rubicon suspension, after winch & bumper, after front spacer added w/ winch & bumper, and finally w/ high fender kit (so I can run my new 315/70s that are waiting to be installed)

All great information, Thanks

@RickyMo with those spring #s you'll get about 2", and as far as adding a spacer in front, if you plan to add a winch then yes, a 3/4" spacer should work well
Here's my install thread and my spring #s are almost the same except for 59/61
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/
In post #4 on the thread I linked is also the longer Mopar lift LCA install, I would also do this ASAP, this will keep your caster in the 6 degree range which will keep the Jeep tracking straight at hwy speed vs. wanting to wander if you don't add them. You can do this later though, but I'd get them ordered.
FWIW I added 3/4" front spacer after I added about 180lbs of winch & bumper in front.
Here's a start to finish. Stock, after new 295/70 tires & wheels, after Rubicon suspension, after winch & bumper, after front spacer added w/ winch & bumper, and finally w/ high fender kit (so I can run my new 315/70s that are waiting to be installed)

@RickyMo with those spring #s you'll get about 2", and as far as adding a spacer in front, if you plan to add a winch then yes, a 3/4" spacer should work well
Here's my install thread and my spring #s are almost the same except for 59/61
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/
In post #4 on the thread I linked is also the longer Mopar lift LCA install, I would also do this ASAP, this will keep your caster in the 6 degree range which will keep the Jeep tracking straight at hwy speed vs. wanting to wander if you don't add them. You can do this later though, but I'd get them ordered.
FWIW I added 3/4" front spacer after I added about 180lbs of winch & bumper in front.
Here's a start to finish. Stock, after new 295/70 tires & wheels, after Rubicon suspension, after winch & bumper, after front spacer added w/ winch & bumper, and finally w/ high fender kit (so I can run my new 315/70s that are waiting to be installed)

All great information, Thanks!

 

[jonahgetz]

@RickyMo with those spring #s you'll get about 2", and as far as adding a spacer in front, if you plan to add a winch then yes, a 3/4" spacer should work well
Here's my install thread and my spring #s are almost the same except for 59/61
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/
In post #4 on the thread I linked is also the longer Mopar lift LCA install, I would also do this ASAP, this will keep your caster in the 6 degree range which will keep the Jeep tracking straight at hwy speed vs. wanting to wander if you don't add them. You can do this later though, but I'd get them ordered.
FWIW I added 3/4" front spacer after I added about 180lbs of winch & bumper in front.
Here's a start to finish. Stock, after new 295/70 tires & wheels, after Rubicon suspension, after winch & bumper, after front spacer added w/ winch & bumper, and finally w/ high fender kit (so I can run my new 315/70s that are waiting to be installed)

I’m looking to do that same tire size on my JLU with Rubicon swap, nice to see how well the tires fill out yours and now I know it’s the correct size to get. I also want the Milestar Patagonia.

 

[blnewt]

I’m looking to do that same tire size on my JLU with Rubicon swap, nice to see how well the tires fill out yours and now I know it’s the correct size to get. I also want the Milestar Patagonia.

The Patagonias are OK for the price but ended up w/ Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ P3s for my 315/70/17 setup. Don't mind paying more for a tire that will last twice as long and perform better for all those miles IME the Patagonias do most things pretty decent but not great in any aspect except for price.

 

[jonahgetz]

The Patagonias are OK for the price but ended up w/ Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ P3s for my 315/70/17 setup. Don't mind paying more for a tire that will last twice as long and perform better for all those miles IME the Patagonias do most things pretty decent but not great in any aspect except for price.

Okay, good to know. I was also looking at the Pirelli Scorpion. It’ll be a while, still got 40k miles left on these factor tires. I don’t like being wasteful so I’ll drive the factory ones till they’re shot.

Those Mickeys are nice. I can’t go 315 unless I do a fender mod like you did. I am very curious to see how that turned out if you have pics.

 

[blnewt]

Okay, good to know. I was also looking at the Pirelli Scorpion. It’ll be a while, still got 40k miles left on these factor tires. I don’t like being wasteful so I’ll drive the factory ones till they’re shot.

Those Mickeys are nice. I can’t go 315 unless I do a fender mod like you did. I am very curious to see how that turned out if you have pics.

I still have a few months left on the Patagonias but will for sure have them on for our trip up to Colorado in Sept for some Badge of Honor trail runs , will post pics when they're up & running for sure!

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