I just did this swap (rubicon springs into a sport with tow package and soft top).Awesome thread!
I'm looking to help with added weight from aftermarket steel, along with camera and camping gear. Oh, and the occasional model. I'm looking into adding just the right shocks & springs combo. I use my jeep to get to location photo shoots and not rock crawling. I don't need anything extreme like the really awesome Metal Cloak system. I'll be traveling over longer distances and then down gravel roads, old logging trails. Nothing crazy.
I also tow an old M416 trailer I used on my old Jeep.
Right now the simplest way seems to be snagging Rubi take off shocks & springs. I'm just not certain if there's not a better alternative.
Does anyone know what springs come with the 2019 JLU Sport with the Tow Package? Are they already beefier than than the standard springs or the same?
Any information is appreciated.
This is exactly what I did. I think I’ve spent < $350 total ($200 for Rubi springs/shocks, $50 for 0.5” spacers and <$90 for shipped Mopar extended LCAs). I did the wrenching on my own.also strongly suggest terraflex 0.5" spacer lift along with the suspension swap accompanied by Mopar's longer LCA (68322798AA) from the 2" lift kit for a effective but very inexpensive lift.
Awesome. I stopped by a shop that specializes in all kinds of awesome lifts. Stuff way beyond my needs but fun to check out regardless. The parking lot had some fun toys waiting to go. The kid running the office told me they generally scrap the take off springs and they generally cut off the top of the shocks as it's faster. He said they'll be doing another Rubicon sooner or later and he'd be sure to set everything aside for me. Awesome price too.also strongly suggest terraflex 0.5" spacer lift along with the suspension swap accompanied by Mopar's longer LCA (68322798AA) from the 2" lift kit for a effective but very inexpensive lift.
you can also get the 1.5" teraflex spacers instead if you think the 0.5" doesn't cut it for ya, though you might also have to get bump stop extensions+shock extensions if you want to avoid bottoming out the springs or over stretching your shocks. (though shocks might not need it at 1.5")Awesome. I stopped by a shop that specializes in all kinds of awesome lifts. Stuff way beyond my needs but fun to check out regardless. The parking lot had some fun toys waiting to go. The kid running the office told me they generally scrap the take off springs and they generally cut off the top of the shocks as it's faster. He said they'll be doing another Rubicon sooner or later and he'd be sure to set everything aside for me. Awesome price too.
I'll see about getting these other parts as well.
Thanks.
also strongly suggest terraflex 0.5" spacer lift along with the suspension swap accompanied by Mopar's longer LCA (68322798AA) from the 2" lift kit for a effective but very inexpensive lift.
1) I would honestly get both front and rear considering I got more lift up front than rear with the rubicon suspension. (1.5” front and 1” rear). I suspect rubicon suspensions already compensate for the heavier loads up front.First question, with the .5" spacers, I'll just want the front done, right? That gets rid of the front rake?
Secondly, I'll only need to use the longer LCA if I go bigger than 33" tires, or do I need it regardless?