Shock replacement stock Rubicon recommendation?

[JLAFAKASI]

Here's @AnnDee4444 's awesome shock spreadsheet set for Rubicon height and stock bump stops. I tried to filter down to just shocks that work with stock bumps, I added in the Rancho's from @sourdough 's recommendation, it's collapsed length is about .25" more than steel to steel, but that's probably right at what the jounce bumpers compress to. This is in order of theoretical axle articulation angle.

I run the Bilstein 5100s and they're solid IFP Monotubes for the money (under $100/corner). Fox have a few additional features (slightly larger diameter, aluminum bodies), and in the no lift case, offer more articulation.

I added the Rubicon Express shocks to my downloaded version of the spreadsheet when looking at another member's request. Not sure on reviews, but are an interesting option due to the amount of travel.

is the 1.5-3 inch height bilstein 5100 the correct height to run with stock rubi springs?

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[GATORB8]

is the 1.5-3 inch height bilstein 5100 the correct height to run with stock rubi springs?

No, at least not with stock bump stops. In front, they're about 3/4" longer compressed than the metal to metal stock bump (17.070 vs 16.25 respectively).

That could make the shocks your bump stop.

 

[blnewt]

is the 1.5-3 inch height bilstein 5100 the correct height to run with stock rubi springs?

These are the ones to get without any bump stop additions and if you don't plan any additional lift on a Rubicon, or if you have a Sport/Sahara w/ Rubicon springs.
https://www.bilsteinlifts.com/shop/...rear-lift-shocks-for-2018-2021-jeep-wrangler/

 

[The Duke01]

I'm installing some Fox 2.0s this weekend on my Sport S w/ Rubicon suspension. Here's a couple good links about the improvements you should see and in the second link some good shots of the increased articulation you can expect (and that is w/ stock SPORT springs, so a couple more inches w/ your Rubicon springs)

click on post #300 for the video clip of these under full flex
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/the-2dr-sport-only-thread.15647/page-20#post-1040143
FWIW this was the cheapest I found them, came out to about $148 per shock, and these are a fresh June 2021 date code w/ free shipping, arrived in 4 days!
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174831451632?fits=Make:Jeep&hash=item28b4c43df0:g:yKYAAOSwRilg5guI
https://www.ebay.com/itm/174832258570?fits=Make:Jeep&hash=item28b4d08e0a:g:DtkAAOSwqTNg5wSi

Dumb question here. Sorry I have zero knowledge about suspension. I have a 2023 JLU Rubicon. I have had a month. Not sure if it’s lifted I don’t see anything to make me think it is but not sure I know what to look for…haha. It has 35” tires. That being said I want to get the Fox 2.0’s. Do I have to buy anything else if I install? Didn’t know if I needed new springs or anything else?

 

[blnewt]

Dumb question here. Sorry I have zero knowledge about suspension. I have a 2023 JLU Rubicon. I have had a month. Not sure if it’s lifted I don’t see anything to make me think it is but not sure I know what to look for…haha. It has 35” tires. That being said I want to get the Fox 2.0’s. Do I have to buy anything else if I install? Didn’t know if I needed new springs or anything else?

No, just the shocks

 

[The Duke01]

That’s what I thought but wanted to make sure. Thanks for the response!

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