Rubicon vs sport suspension height?

[Iggy]

Ok..I'm confused...you pics show sport and rubi wheels/tires..soft and hard tops..

Done

Sponsored

 

[blnewt]

Then waiting for smitrybuilt 9.5k XRC winch to go on sale.

Check this link often, it goes from a low of 259 up to 300, luckily I got it for 260
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXS3BXI

 

[entropy]

Check this link often, it goes from a low of 259 up to 300, luckily I got it for 260
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JXS3BXI

Thats super cheap. But I am looking for the one with the synthetic rope. Trying to keep it safe and light.

 

[Mwags]

No I didnt. that was another member.

I see the problem..I was asking the question to johnczar4

 

[Lanaw29]

I have a 2019 JLU Sport with a hardtop with non-steel bumpers.

I have read a slew of things about putting a Rubicon suspension on it and how much lift I would get. I just wanted to post my experience for anyone else out there thinking of doing the same.

I got lucky and found a guy who took the suspension off at the dealership and put the Mopar lift on his Rubi. for $250.

It took a friend of mine and myself just under 3hrs to swap out with 2 jack stands and 2 floor jacks. Rear springs were the most difficult part.

I only changed the shocks and springs. I compared the sway bar links and LCAs and the were the exact same as far as measurements. Is there a difference other than that, I can’t see one.

I measured before and after and I lifted my front end by 1.5 inches and 2 inches in the rear. I can tell a noticeable difference in the ride over bumps and off roading. Not much difference in the road ride.

Totally worth the $250 in my opinion.

Top pic is before and bottom is after.

 

[blnewt]

I have a 2019 JLU Sport with a hardtop with non-steel bumpers.

I have read a slew of things about putting a Rubicon suspension on it and how much lift I would get. I just wanted to post my experience for anyone else out there thinking of doing the same.

I got lucky and found a guy who took the suspension off at the dealership and put the Mopar lift on his Rubi. for $250.

It took a friend of mine and myself just under 3hrs to swap out with 2 jack stands and 2 floor jacks. Rear springs were the most difficult part.

I only changed the shocks and springs. I compared the sway bar links and LCAs and the were the exact same as far as measurements. Is there a difference other than that, I can’t see one.

I measured before and after and I lifted my front end by 1.5 inches and 2 inches in the rear. I can tell a noticeable difference in the ride over bumps and off roading. Not much difference in the road ride.

Totally worth the $250 in my opinion.

Nice results! And yeah, only the shocks & springs are different, but nice to have the end links included since they're a wear item.
I would consider the slightly longer Mopar lift LCAs too, completes the swap just right IME.

 

[Lanaw29]

Nice results! And yeah, only the shocks & springs are different, but nice to have the end links included since they're a wear item.
I would consider the slightly longer Mopar lift LCAs too, completes the swap just right IME.

Thanks! I was anxious to see the results and then pleasantly surprised. The Jeep is covered in sand right now (beach). Just had to go test it out.

 

[JARHEAD-JL]

If anyone is interested I have a brand new Rubicon suspension for sale!!

 

[MOTC JL]

 

[MOTC JL]

Just got back from having the Rubicon take-off springs/shocks (from Rubicon w/hard top w/steel bumpers and tow package) installed with the Teraflex 1/2” spacer and MOPAR longer LCA’s and couldn’t be happier with the results. Got just over 2” lift and it just looks right now and drives great. Highly recommend if anyone is considering...and huge thanks to the other guys who posted on how to get it done.

 

[Iggy]

Just got back from having the Rubicon take-off springs/shocks (from Rubicon w/hard top w/steel bumpers and tow package) installed with the Teraflex 1/2” spacer and MOPAR longer LCA’s and couldn’t be happier with the results. Got just over 2” lift and it just looks right now and drives great. Highly recommend if anyone is considering...and huge thanks to the other guys who posted on how to get it done.

That's just the formula for a great JLU. My recipe, too, and I love it.

 

[treoguy]

Just got back from having the Rubicon take-off springs/shocks (from Rubicon w/hard top w/steel bumpers and tow package) installed with the Teraflex 1/2” spacer and MOPAR longer LCA’s and couldn’t be happier with the results. Got just over 2” lift and it just looks right now and drives great. Highly recommend if anyone is considering...and huge thanks to the other guys who posted on how to get it done.

Did you have the spacers installed in both front and back? I expect that one day I'll get the steel bumper, but still rocking plastic. Wondering if I should have them install the 0.5 spacers all the way around?

 

[MOTC JL]

Yeah, I put the .5” Teraflex spacers in front and back and very happy with that. I do have Rubicon steel bumper take-off’s in front and .rear so the rake is minimal as you can see from the pic.

 

[Northern88]

Just picked up a set of 59/60 90/91 never used rubi take offs Cannot wait to intall!

 

[blnewt]

Just picked up a set of 59/60 90/91 never used rubi take offs Cannot wait to intall!

Almost the same as my set, except I have a 61 instead of a 60, you'll like that lift on your 2dr. Are you adding a steel bumper/winch in the future? If so I'd add a 3/4" Rugged Ridge spacer up front at the same time. It says for the Jeep JK, but also works for the JL
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GT8AJPW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Look forward to pics when you get it done.

Sponsored