Upgrading to Rubicon suspension

[bsucardinalfan]

Hello! first thread. Just ordered a freedom edition, we should get it in just about a month. (build date 2/26).

There are lots of inexpensive rubicon take off suspensions around, should be a pretty simple install.

What parts should I be looking for when I buy a used set - springs, shocks, and swaybar endlinks only?

Will also be buying a set of takeoff rubicon 33's.

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[runklda]

Springs and shocks is all you need to do the install. I gained 1 inch all the way around using a set of Rubi Diesel springs.

 

[DadJokes]

^^^ I agree. I got 1” front lift out of a Rubicon hardtop, steel bumper, tow group set of springs on my hardtop Sahara. The rear was only raised .750”.

 

[bsucardinalfan]

Awesome, thank you! so I don't need the swaybar endlinks? I also see people selling something else (larger solid black pieces) with their suspension, not even sure what it is. we will have the steel bumper so we might not get as much front lift. we were between willys and freedom, liked the wheel and tire package on the willys (and it has the rubi shocks and upgraded brakes) but my wife (its her car) didn't like the black grill, and DID like the partial leather interior. Rubi wheels and tires are easier to find than willy's wheels and tires but we will take either and if we get the willy's just upgrade to 33s on the first tire replacement.

 

[runklda]

Awesome, thank you! so I don't need the swaybar endlinks? I also see people selling something else (larger solid black pieces) with their suspension, not even sure what it is. we will have the steel bumper so we might not get as much front lift. we were between willys and freedom, liked the wheel and tire package on the willys (and it has the rubi shocks and upgraded brakes) but my wife (its her car) didn't like the black grill, and DID like the partial leather interior. Rubi wheels and tires are easier to find than willy's wheels and tires but we will take either and if we get the willy's just upgrade to 33s on the first tire replacement.

Correct no need for swaybar endlinks as they are the same and the large black parts are the lower control arms. The guy I got my stuff from gave me his track bars, sway bar end links and LCA's none of which was different from mine so its just sitting around. Ordered myself a Clayton 2.5 overland kit so now I just should have waited and ordered that stuff instead of buying the lift lol.

 

[blnewt]

Awesome, thank you! so I don't need the swaybar endlinks? I also see people selling something else (larger solid black pieces) with their suspension, not even sure what it is. we will have the steel bumper so we might not get as much front lift. we were between willys and freedom, liked the wheel and tire package on the willys (and it has the rubi shocks and upgraded brakes) but my wife (its her car) didn't like the black grill, and DID like the partial leather interior. Rubi wheels and tires are easier to find than willy's wheels and tires but we will take either and if we get the willy's just upgrade to 33s on the first tire replacement.

Good to have the extra endlinks included though since they are a wear item, and can be snapped if they're in the wrong place at the wrong time And they're small & light so won't add much if you're getting the set shipped to you.

 

[Black Jeep Convertible]

Shocks and springs with Mopar lca before & after

this is from rubicon takeoffs with steel bumper package

 

[Rlhdude]

Shocks and springs with Mopar lca

this is from rubicon takeoffs with steel bumper package

Are your tires 285/75r17s?

 

[Black Jeep Convertible]

Are your tires 285/75r17s?

Yes

 

[Rlhdude]

Yes

Nice

 

[bsucardinalfan]

Picking it up tonight! Have a set of Willys take off wheels and tires ready to go. Since it has the steel bumper I assume I might not get as much lift with the rubicon steel bumper springs but should still get some!

 

[Dr3wDrop]

I went from 57/58 & 88/89 to rubicon 60/61 & 91/92 and gained 1” up front and .75” rear. Only thing i needed was springs and shocks.

The guy threw in swaybar ends, front lca and both track bars. They are the same on my Sahara.

 

[Dr3wDrop]

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