Suggestions for fitting Rubicon wheels on a stock 2020 Sport?

[Darrenblake]

Any suggestions when it comes to doing rubicon rims on a stock 2020 sport? Do i need a lift or anything like that? Also would like to see some 2 door setups to give me an idea on what i want to do with mine

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[geem03]

I don't have the rims but I did put 33's and rubicon take off suspension.... here's a few pics....

33's with stock suspension

bimini top, windbreaker and tonneau cover

Fabricated foot pegs

This morning getting ready to go to the camp.... probably my favorite set up...front pieces to the hard top, wind bracket and tonneau cover... gives it that scrambler look...

 

[Spearmin]

I don't have the rims but I did put 33's and rubicon take off suspension.... here's a few pics....

33's with stock suspension

bimini top, windbreaker and tonneau cover

Fabricated foot pegs

This morning getting ready to go to the camp.... probably my favorite set up...front pieces to the hard top, wind bracket and tonneau cover... gives it that scrambler look...

Quick word on the Bimini top: I use to have a TJ and bought the Bimini/Bikini top from Bestop. The instructions called for you to latch the top down and then pull a strap in the middle to make it tight. Once you pulled the strap the top would be so tight you could bounce basket ball on it. By accident I didn't lock down the side latches and left the strap loose (very loose). Hopped on the highway with it like that, and it was the most beautiful experience I ever had while driving my Jeep. The top ballooned up like a parachute, causing the rushing air to curve up into the balloon area, then shoot down right onto the top of your head and neck. After that I never even thought of using AC again. I like to think I invented this technique I called in "Ballooning". Point is I wonder if you can do that with the JL Bimini Top. Also it looked really cool.

 

[The Fixer]

Welcome to the site! If you search through the Tire/Wheel section, and the Suspension section, you'll get some great ideas of what you can do with a Sport. You can run the Rubicon wheel/tire combo without a lift, but it does look a little stuffed in the fenders, and you may get some rubbing if off-roading.

Here's a before and after of my budget-build '18 Sport. My son and I added the Rubicon suspension, wheels and tires, Mopar tubular side steps, and trimmed the front fender fairings.

Hope that helps ya!

 

[Spearmin]

Here's mine also budget built.

 

[bturleysc]

You don't need a lift to put Rubicon wheel and tires on. I don't have Rubicon wheels but I'm running 33's on stock suspension with zero problems.

 

[Spearmin]

You can also do a spacer lift. However, you will be the butt of many jokes on this forum if you do.

 

[Lateapex]

How ‘bout a nose to nose comparison...

 

[blnewt]

Here's my Sport S stock, w/ 33.3 tires, then w/ the Rubicon suspension swap, and an install thread if you want to install your own
https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/forum/threads/rubicon-suspension-on-2-door-sport.40700/

 

[Dkretden]

@Darrenblake

the GREAT news for you if you like Rubicon parts and pieces is that they will fit your sport and you can buy them as “take offs” and save a wad of cash.

bolt some Rubi takeoff rails on there. You can buy them for $50-100 With ZERO wear on them
slam on some Rubi takeoff wheels and tires. Inexpensive. Tires might only have a few hundred miles on them. No problem.
want a Bit more umph? Buy a Rubi takeoff suspension......

start buying, and start bolting. Have fun. your Wallet will thank you.

 

[rustyshakelford]

@Darrenblake

the GREAT news for you if you like Rubicon parts and pieces is that they will fit your sport and you can buy them as “take offs” and save a wad of cash.

bolt some Rubi takeoff rails on there. You can buy them for $50-100 With ZERO wear on them
slam on some Rubi takeoff wheels and tires. Inexpensive. Tires might only have a few hundred miles on them. No problem.
want a Bit more umph? Buy a Rubi takeoff suspension......

start buying, and start bolting. Have fun. your Wallet will thank you.

David nailed it! I agree, get a 4dr rubicon take off suspension, rails and take off wheels/tires and that will have it setting great!

relatively inexpensive way to get the look of a rubicon that’s actually slightly taller than a factory built one will be with the 4dr coils

brett

 

[blnewt]

@Darrenblake

the GREAT news for you if you like Rubicon parts and pieces is that they will fit your sport and you can buy them as “take offs” and save a wad of cash.

bolt some Rubi takeoff rails on there. You can buy them for $50-100 With ZERO wear on them
slam on some Rubi takeoff wheels and tires. Inexpensive. Tires might only have a few hundred miles on them. No problem.
want a Bit more umph? Buy a Rubi takeoff suspension......

start buying, and start bolting. Have fun. your Wallet will thank you.

David nailed it! I agree, get a 4dr rubicon take off suspension, rails and take off wheels/tires and that will have it setting great!

relatively inexpensive way to get the look of a rubicon that’s actually slightly taller than a factory built one will be with the 4dr coils

brett

@Darrenblake
Since you live in San Marcos you have a pretty good population of Jeep folks within a couple hours in almost all directions. Might post a WTB (Want To Buy) thread in the site classifieds for a Rubi take off suspension & wheels tires, might find the whole setup in one stop

 

[Dkretden]

@Darrenblake
Since you live in San Marcos you have a pretty good population of Jeep folks within a couple hours in almost all directions. Might post a WTB (Want To Buy) thread in the site classifieds for a Rubi take off suspension & wheels tires, might find the whole setup in one stop

I’m betting that the OP could dash over to @rustyshakelford and Brett could fix him up right quick.

 

[rustyshakelford]

I’m betting that the OP could dash over to @rustyshakelford and Brett could fix him up right quick.

absolutely and we get folks from much further out but one thing I’ll say is there’s quite a few of solid shops over in that area which I love to see! It the guys that charge a premium for poor work that drives me nuts!

wed love your business but if you can’t make it over, I can suggest some folks over there that I trust

brett

 

[jmcdtucson]

OP just asked about rims, not tires.
He won't need any modifications to switch out the rims. They're same size and offset.

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