Best Ride Spring options
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Eastern Washington
Just checking - you had stock springs with AEV 2" lift/leveling kit, and now you have Synergy 2" springs all around instead?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Schererville, IN
Bilstein 5100's ( rated for 2-3" lift ) and Synergy Progressive springs.
Huge improvement on the way it rides and handles!
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Eastern Washington
Thanks. I have a 2" spacer lift kit now with stock springs. I added Bilstein 5100s and like that improvement. I have been interested in replacing the stock springs and 2" spacers, retaining the bump stops etc that I already have, and go with either 2" or 3" springs instead. Probably would get new longer brake lines while I'm at it. I also have adjustable UCA and LCA all around. Comments?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Schererville, IN
Thanks. I have a 2" spacer lift kit now with stock springs. I added Bilstein 5100s and like that improvement. I have been interested in replacing the stock springs and 2" spacers, retaining the bump stops etc that I already have, and go with either 2" or 3" springs instead. Probably would get new longer brake lines while I'm at it. I also have adjustable UCA and LCA all around. Comments?
Also, you are right about the bilstein shock !! big improvement over stock. the Synergy Progressive springs seem to feel much more stable that
the stock springs - great combo.
JK Freak
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Redondo Beach, Ca.
Bushings are such a tight fit that its giving me the harder ride, with the 35" Kevlar M/T's
Adjustable control arms with Johnny Joints is next on my list
JK Freak
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: Westfield
This is exactly my point, even the best coils will ride bad with cheap shocks. If you're unhappy with your suspension really sit back and think about the way a suspension works. The springs are the "muscle" of the suspension, where as they support the vehicle and hold everything together. While the shocks are the "brains" they control the way the Jeep reacts to bumps and jounces. They are what really makes or breaks a suspension system.
I hope this explains some for you guys. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions!
-Zach
Former Vendor
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From: Malvern, PA
JK Freak
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From: Westfield