The Non-Rubicon Jl & JLU Thread

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New Owner here: Just picked up my 2018 Sahara JLU. Granite w/ blk HT ( Switched out the color match HT for blk). Swapped stock Sahara wheels and tires for Rubicon set up. Powder coated black satin wheels with 33” BFGoodwrench Mud Terrain. Trying to figure what lift I should install... keeping the 33” tires... have been looking at Teraflex 1.5”.

I do not think it needs a lift with 33's, unless you are doing a Spring and Shock lift for more travel but if I am not mistaken all the 1.5" lifts are spacer only. However if you are set on a spacer lift Les Schwab offers two spacer lifts very affordably. As for small spacer lifts they are all pretty much the same I do not think one is better than another it is mainly just spacers.

The Have a front rake lift which basically only lifts the front to make the jeep set level sin all wrangler stock have lower front.

The also have a 2" lift actually it is 2" on front and 1" rear this also levels and adds a slight lift overall

I Did the latter total cost including re-alignment (which is sometimes needed after a lift) cost out the door $425

Here is that lift with 35's (note: I still had a front rake as I have added a new heavier bumper and winch as well as tow plates for towing with RV. Before that it was pretty level.

I also got the non color match top I prefer the contrast of the flat clack top also it is less likely to show scuffs from removing and putting back on...

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[J1116]

I do not think it needs a lift with 33's, unless you are doing a Spring and Shock lift for more travel but if I am not mistaken all the 1.5" lifts are spacer only. However if you are set on a spacer lift Les Schwab offers two spacer lifts very affordably. As for small spacer lifts they are all pretty much the same I do not think one is better than another it is mainly just spacers.

The Have a front rake lift which basically only lifts the front to make the jeep set level sin all wrangler stock have lower front.

The also have a 2" lift actually it is 2" on front and 1" rear this also levels and adds a slight lift overall

I Did the latter total cost including re-alignment (which is sometimes needed after a lift) cost out the door $425

Here is that lift with 35's (note: I still had a front rake as I have added a new heavier bumper and winch as well as tow plates for towing with RV. Before that it was pretty level.

I also got the non color match top I prefer the contrast of the flat clack top also it is less likely to show scuffs from removing and putting back on...

Yes I guess you are right... it would most likely be a leveling kit vs lift if keeping the 33”. The 2” in the front and 1” in the back sounds good to me.

Just having too much fun trying to decide the upgrades and accessories.

 

[lightsout]

Yes I guess you are right... it would most likely be a leveling kit vs lift if keeping the 33”. The 2” in the front and 1” in the back sounds good to me.

Just having too much fun trying to decide the upgrades and accessories.

I agree once I started now can't stop mods, just added Teraflex steering stabelizer and 30" hood light bar yesterday and next week is the Slipstream Secure cargo area trunk, last week was Go Rhino running boards (removed those plastic Sahara boards, I hated them). I am also ordering new aluminum rear bumper this week.

 

[J1116]

I agree once I started now can't stop mods, just added Teraflex steering stabelizer and 30" hood light bar yesterday and next week is the Slipstream Secure cargo area trunk, last week was Go Rhino running boards (removed those plastic Sahara boards, I hated them). I am also ordering new aluminum rear bumper this week.

100% agree to the plastic stock boards... that is already on the list.

 

[TrailTorque]

Heres my sport build. I do have the d44 rear.
Rk-2.5 xfactor
JKS quick discos
Falcon 2.1’s
Barricade Adventure hd bumper
315/70-17 cooper discoverer stt pros
17” dirty life wheels
Various LED’s and brackets
And a cobra cb radio with self made antenna bracket.

NICE!

 

[HiJinx69]

Some of these guys already have bumpers, rockers, lift, wheels,tires, winch ready to when the Rubicon is delivered to the dealer. Like Holy crap. I have that kind of money but I got a family of 4 that needs Dental work, school clothes, xmas gifts, etc etc LOL. LOL. maybe they are retired or are just young kids with a full time job and only them to support. I can't wait till my kids grow up and go to college!! lol J/K.

I feel you, brother! I want stuff all the time for my Jeep. I spend too much time looking at things on the web, picking out stuff and then, WHAM! My wife knocks me over the head and I’m back to reality. I may need to invest in one of those privacy screen things for my monitor.

 

[stil2low]

I feel you, brother! I want stuff all the time for my Jeep. I spend too much time looking at things on the web, picking out stuff and then, WHAM! My wife knocks me over the head and I’m back to reality. I may need to invest in one of those privacy screen things for my monitor.

I get hit if I’m only looking at stuff for my Jeep lol. Been good lately tho, she’s getting all my take off parts from my JK before I trade it in

 

[Stingrey]

I feel you, brother! I want stuff all the time for my Jeep. I spend too much time looking at things on the web, picking out stuff and then, WHAM! My wife knocks me over the head and I’m back to reality. I may need to invest in one of those privacy screen things for my monitor.

...or invest in a good helmet and click Purchase Now!

 

[Kraty1]

New Owner here: Just picked up my 2018 Sahara JLU. Granite w/ blk HT ( Switched out the color match HT for blk). Swapped stock Sahara wheels and tires for Rubicon set up. Powder coated black satin wheels with 33” BFGoodwrench Mud Terrain. Trying to figure what lift I should install... keeping the 33” tires... have been looking at Teraflex 1.5”.

I was wondering what the older Rubi wheels would look like, very nice!

 

[J1116]

I was wondering what the older Rubi wheels would look like, very nice!

Yeah... I debated but I just liked a 2017 setup better and considering I was going to do the satin powder coat it wasn’t going to make a huge difference. I already want 35”s though. Lol.

 

[stil2low]

Boredom of waiting for the JL to come in got me tinkering lol
Wanted to bring over my bumper from my JK so I could run my winch but wasn’t feeling the stinger on a 4 door (coming off a 2 door) so broke out the grinder, cut off wheels, the welder and made a bull bar out of it
Happy the way it looks, just have to pull the winch off and fully weld it

 

[CaesarGarcia]

Sahara Gang

This has no lift at all? What size tires are those? Do they rub?

 

[CaesarGarcia]

My Sport. Mods in signature.

Any lift on this? What size tires?

 

[HiJinx69]

...or invest in a good helmet and click Purchase Now!

Pulled out my helmet. This should help with the impact! But, this is in the kitchen next to the pots and pans. Good thing the Arai helmet is DOT and SNELL approved!

 

[JeepU4IA]

Any lift on this? What size tires?

All my mods are in my signature at the bottom of my posts.

2.5" Rough Country Spacer Lift, Pro Comp 34 Rockwell 17x8.5, LT315/70R17 Ridge Grapplers

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