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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 12:12 PM
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What can I expect as far as ride, flex etc. by swapping my 2007 Sahara springs and shocks with those from a 2008 Rubicon. Both have the Towing Pkg. Right now I'm running the FT 2" BB with Teraflex shock extensions and the Teraflex extended sway bar disconnects. Only doing this for a while until I can afford a good lift. Any input would be appreciated. Will it be harsher On Road and better Off Road? Is there any height difference on the coils? Should I swap shocks only? Let's hear it .
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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19 views to date and not one answer. Come on guys.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 02:11 AM
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I don't think that swaping your spring with a Rubi is going to change anything for you. The shocks are a little different but not sure enough for you to notice.
Just my thoughts though.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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Originally Posted by britjk
What can I expect? Let's hear it .
To waste an afternoon?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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Maybe pull the part numbers off both sets of coils and see if the dealer has the spring rates?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by TeraFlex
Maybe pull the part numbers off both sets of coils and see if the dealer has the spring rates?
I don't want to go overboard on this because my next purchase is your 3" lift. Trying to go Teraflex all the way. Finances not there right now.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by seer1
To waste an afternoon?
x2 ............
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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The shocks from a Rubie are definitely better. If you look at your vin number, look at he 4th location. it should be a letter. If you have an "F" your springs are rated for 4-5k lbs. A "G" in the 4th space would indicate a spring rating of 5-6k lbs. It would be a little stiffer! (That's what she said! LOL)
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by seer1
To waste an afternoon?
If it takes you an afternoon, you're doing something wrong!

Last edited by Augie; Feb 2, 2009 at 11:41 AM.
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by britjk
I don't want to go overboard on this because my next purchase is your 3" lift. Trying to go Teraflex all the way. Finances not there right now.
Sounds good!!
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