Shock extension brackets good or not

[jellis4148]

So, I have Fox 2.5 Shocks on my stock Rubicon. They are designed for 0-1.5 lift. When my 35's wear out I'm going to put 37's on my Jeep. My question is, is the spacer lift with shock extensions an ok lift or will I need to just buy new shocks? My Jeep isn't a mall crawler. I do medium trails, and rock crawling. So I don't want the spacer lift to cause something to break where a normal lift wouldn't. Also, any opinions on a quality spacer lift, only if you agree they are worth doing to the Jeep?

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[AccuTunedJL]

It's not unsafe, and you will only be gaining lift height. No real performance gains over the current spring/shock combo you run. Just make sure the spacer height is equal to the shock extension length

 

[jellis4148]

It's not unsafe, and you will only be gaining lift height. No real performance gains over the current spring/shock combo you run. Just make sure the spacer height is equal to the shock extension length

The stock suspension is really good. I just need the room for 37's.

 

[jellis4148]

Of course I can always do this lift, and get the best of both. https://www.extremeterrain.com/tera...n-base-lift-kit-shock-extensions-1354012.html

 

[Headbarcode]

Whether it's with spacers and extensions or springs and shocks, both will do the same job of increasing height to clear larger tires. Only springs AND shocks will make full use of the added height, by increasing suspension travel. And to maximize on and off road control and comfort, it's best to have a set of shocks that are tuned to both your chosen springs and your specific Jeep.

Based off your intended use, you'd be best served by selling the no lift shocks. Invest in a quality lift kit. If that kit doesn't have a set of tuned shocks that tickle your fancy, talk to Accutune. They will get you dialed in, good and proper.

 

[jellis4148]

Whether it's with spacers and extensions or springs and shocks, both will do the same job of increasing height to clear larger tires. Only springs AND shocks will make full use of the added height, by increasing suspension travel. And to maximize on and off road control and comfort, it's best to have a set of shocks that are tuned to both your chosen springs and your specific Jeep.

Based off your intended use, you'd be best served by selling the no lift shocks. Invest in a quality lift kit. If that kit doesn't have a set of tuned shocks that tickle your fancy, talk to Accutune. They will get you dialed in, good and proper.

But if I do the teraflex lift that has new coil springs, and then add the extenders to my 2.5's how would I lose any articulation? Granted I'm no shock expert, and this lift is probably 2 years away unless I just happen upon a good deal, and money is right.

 

[Headbarcode]

But if I do the teraflex lift that has new coil springs, and then add the extenders to my 2.5's how would I lose any articulation? Granted I'm no shock expert, and this lift is probably 2 years away unless I just happen upon a good deal, and money is right.

A 2.5" lift typically gets paired with a set of shocks rated for a 3"-4" increase in height. That longer shock will have a longer stroke, which will allow full use of that systems articulation.

 

[jellis4148]

A 2.5" lift typically gets paired with a set of shocks rated for a 3"-4" increase in height. That longer shock will have a longer stroke, which will allow full use of that systems articulation.

Not trying to sound like a jerk or anything, but that just doesn't sound right from the research I've done. Just like the shocks I have. They came either 0-1.5, 2-3, 3.5-4, and 4.5-6. If I put a 2.5 lift and add the extender to my 0-1.5 shock, but use 2.5 lift springs. I don't see how that will hurt anything or make it any less capable off road? Maybe I'm just trying to make 2+2=5, but what I'm wanting to do seems logical.

 

[Headbarcode]

Not trying to sound like a jerk or anything, but that just doesn't sound right from the research I've done. Just like the shocks I have. They came either 0-1.5, 2-3, 3.5-4, and 4.5-6. If I put a 2.5 lift and add the extender to my 0-1.5 shock, but use 2.5 lift springs. I don't see how that will hurt anything or make it any less capable off road? Maybe I'm just trying to make 2+2=5, but what I'm wanting to do seems logical.

Alls good! Just 2 guys talking about shocks.

Extension brackets are used, instead of longer shocks, to prevent a shorter shock from topping out its stroke before the spring runs out of its potential down travel. It also helps in keeping the lift kit more cost efficient.

The limitation of the shorter than optimal length shock, is during up travel. The bracket that helped to increase the extended length of the shock, also increases the compressed length by the same amount.

Assume the extension bracket is 3" long, and mounted on your current fully extended shock. Sit it side by side to an longer extended shock of the same total length. Both the rod and the body of the second shock would be roughly 1.5" longer. That's a 1.5" increase in potential up travel. On all 4 corners of the same jeep, that's potentially 3 more inches of tire lift before unweighting a second tire.

 

[jellis4148]

Ok, that makes sense. The most I would need would be an 1"-1" 1/2 extension. So, I won't really lose much.

 

[Arnoldzz5]

Based off your intended use, you'd be best served by selling the no lift shocks. Invest in a quality lift kit. If that kit doesn't have a set of tuned shocks that tickle your fancy, talk to Accutune. They will get you dialed in, good and proper.

It's actually a valid point. Talking of which, I'm looking for a new shocks for my Jeep now, and here is an article I could find ( url: https://jeepgearlab.com/best-shocks-for-jeep-xj/ ). There are a lot of models, but I think that the best one is Bilstein 24-017985 Front Shock. Eve if it's number two in the list. What do you think?

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