XTREME RECON Edition JL Club Thread

[NChap89]

Yeah, looks like those shocks are about 1" longer than stock (collapsed). So 1" pucks are probably a good idea, depending on your current bump spacing. The Metalcloak durospring bump stops don't collapse like the stock ones, so that may be another potential option if you only need 1/2" or so.

I was also thinking that the longer RK springs would give me that extra length (when compressed) to avoid bottoming out the shocks.

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[StinGrayRXR]

I was also thinking that the longer RK springs would give me that extra length (when compressed) to avoid bottoming out the shocks.

Interesting thought but I'm not sure you necessarily want the coils to bottom out either. I would do it the better way and either add a puck or upgrade your bump stops.

 

[NChap89]

Interesting thought but I'm not sure you necessarily want the coils to bottom out either. I would do it the better way and either add a puck or upgrade your bump stops.

Valid point.

 

[Planotex]

This person listed these wheels/tires on eBay and thy are obviously stolen. This is the first sell by this user and just created their profile days ago. I reported to eBay, but doubt they take down. Lock your wheels...your entire Jeep. They didn't spell Xtreme correctly...

 

[Planotex]

eBay removed the Xtreme Recon wheels/tires I reported. Two thumbs up for eBay.

 

[6.5shooter]

Got my 37x12.50 KM3’s on the XR this week. Currently running a 1” front spacer and Mopar LCAs, but have Rk 2.5” springs and MC LCAs ordered. Going with the 2-3” bilsteins for now to give me an additional 2.5” front and 2” rear droop and still keep me out of driveshaft danger. May swap out shocks when I get ready to buy a driveshaft.

 

[Jtphoto]

I was also thinking that the longer RK springs would give me that extra length (when compressed) to avoid bottoming out the shocks.

The bumpstops are what protects your shocks from bottoming out. Since the XR has extended bumpstops already I don’t think you anything to worry about there. I’m running MC RockSport long travel shocks without issue.
That being said I also run RK 2.5” triple rate springs for a smoother ride.

 

[NChap89]

The bumpstops are what protects your shocks from bottoming out. Since the XR has extended bumpstops already I don’t think you anything to worry about there. I’m running MC RockSport long travel shocks without issue.
That being said I also run RK 2.5” triple rate springs for a smoother ride.

Thanks again for your feedback, I think I messaged you on Facebook. I am going with RK springs & Bilstein 5100’s in the 3.5-4” lift version.

 

[Jtphoto]

Thanks again for your feedback, I think I messaged you on Facebook. I am going with RK springs & Bilstein 5100’s in the 3.5-4” lift version.

You may find the Bilsteins a little on the stiffer side. I am interested to hear what you think of them once installed. I was not a fan of them personally. But I love the RK springs. Good luck and have fun.

 

[NChap89]

You may find the Bilsteins a little on the stiffer side. I am interested to hear what you think of them once installed. I was not a fan of them personally. But I love the RK springs. Good luck and have fun.

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You may find the Bilsteins a little on the stiffer side. I am interested to hear what you think of them once installed. I was not a fan of them personally. But I love the RK springs. Good luck and have fun.

Interesting. Would you say more stiff than OEM Rubicon shocks?

 

[Jtphoto]

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Interesting. Would you say more stiff than OEM Rubicon shocks?

Most definitely stiffer than OEM. Jarring IMHO.

 

[NChap89]

Most definitely stiffer than OEM. Jarring IMHO.

I’ll report back soon. Placed the order for the RK springs & Bilstein shocks. Install in a couple weeks. Hope see about 1.5-2” of gain. My XR came with plastic bumpers & tow pkg.

 

[ArmyRN]

I'm loving my 23 Willys JLU XR. Kinda promised my wife I wouldn't go crazy with this one like I did with my TJ (plus this is my daily driver). I'll have to read through this thread for ideas though.

Mild mods so far:

Desert Does it shorty seat jackers (.75"). Love it.
Mopar front LCA. Feels a little more planted on the highway.
Bulletpoint phone mount (mounts to a ball on the passenger side dash grab handle).

Have the MORE dead pedal on order.

 

[REDCOMETJLUXR]

Put her threw her paces this weekend and once again loving how she performs. Loaded up for a 3 day camping trip with the family and some friends, was in charge of towing aswell and was unsure at first how she would do but she did well. Had to pull up the Cajon pass to our spot in calico which was about 65 miles and averaged 12mpg, pulling up the pass I was able to maintain 60 in 5th and once I was on flat highway I could cruise at 65 in 8th pretty much the whole time. Unfortunately couldn’t wheel much as I made the mistake being to close to another XR trying to help her up an obstacle but I slipped as they were gassing it and here I am with a swollen ankle, but got plenty of drone footage still.

Video of me getting pretty much ran over, can’t see too much of it, including so you can learn from my dumb mistake/unfortunate slip.

 

[dshark1]

This is the one I have (no tip):
https://afepower.com/afe-power-49-4...-304-stainless-steel-axle-back-exhaust-system

I don’t have my own video but here is a YT video of some exterior sound bytes:

You might be able to find some interior sound samples…Extreme Terrain may have an install video. It’s surprisingly not that loud on the inside, unless you jam the skinny pedal. It’s about $150, so not a huge investment, and I got it mostly for the clearance, not the more aggressive sound.

Sounds really good!

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