Im running a 2009 Rubicon Unlimited with 2.5" lift and I want to make the change to coilovers to get more articulation from my rig. I'll be going to Afghanistan in a month so I wont be upgrading until I get back so I have a few questions for the guys that are currently running CO's so when I get home, I can get right into upgrading my Rubi.

1.) looking for 12-14 inches of articulation, what set would you guys recommend to achieve this?
2.) what other parts will i need to replace to compensate for the coilovers (ie sway bar links, control arms, drive shafts etc)
3.) price range I can expect to pay for the full setup?

I am not really knowledgable to the coilover realm so any help would be much appriciated!!!

 

See this by chance?
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modi...ilable-236236/

 

If you want the full 14in of travel youll be looking at the evo DTD and the rear evo lever. Pretty expensive stuff with a LOT of cutting and welding to make them fit. Otherwise, like dynomax stated, the new evo bolt on coilovers will give you 12in of flex in the front and 11.25in in the back. Plus its less expensive and you can also go back to stock anytime you want with this system. If you have an automatic trans, you will need a new front driveshaft and lower control arms.

 

did not see that, seems like a pretty sweet deal for $3600! not including driveshafts of course...

 

not too worried about cutting and welding, my neighboor has all the tools to cut, weld, and do just about any fab work you can think of. but hes also a special forces engineer and former mechanic... but in all honesty based on the price, the bolt on looks like the way to go, im not doing enough hardcore wheeling to justify spending the extra money on 2 more inches of travel... any recomendations on driveshafts for this kit??

 

I have been looking at Rebel Off Road's setup for coilovers. Seems pretty reasonable and I have seen it in action performing well.

Recon By Rebel Offroad: Complete Jeep Jk Coil Over Conversion

 

Good call!!! Thanks for posting.

If you have any questions please let me know!

 

yeah those look pretty legit, but I've been thumbing through threads and a lot of people seem to think EVO makes the best also that set is about $700 more than the EVO set. Anyone out there knowledgable enough to make a recommendation between the EVO bolt on and the rebel off road set?

 

JE REEL shafts, 1350's if your installing 37's or more

 

planning on going with 37's at a minimum, but that depends on how much I can save while im deployed haha!