Gents:

2012 JK Rubi Unlimited
I have an opportunity to buy 3.5" AEV Progressive Springs for my front and rear at a fair price. I drive to and from drilling rigs, and the off road terrain that brings my way, and I want to get a really good ride and handling on the road, and gravel roads.

What would you all suggest I get to go with these shocks to give me the best ride quality at a reasonable cost. My total budget is about 800.00 after I buy these springs. Riding on 35's right now, but eventually going to 37's.

I am thinking bilstein shocks, and beyond that I am having a hard time determining the best course of action to get the most for my money.

Advice is welcome, and appreicated.

 

Bilsteins is probably the best way to go

 

In rereading my post, i didnt specify what i am looking for advice on. I am wanting to correct geometry after the lift to provide the best ride i can for my budget. Keeping in mind its a rubi and i have discos already, etc, i dont want to waste money buying unnecessary parts.

 

I would just finish the AEV kit. Buy aev bilstein shocks, they are tuned for the springs. Then get the AEV high steer kit and rear track bar kit. Add front lower control arms for caster. Rear sway bar links, front and rear bump stops and brake lines. I don’t think you will get what you need for 800 shocks alone will be 400 and control arms are 300 both items are a must.

 

Your budget is way low. I wouldn't install the shockes without some of the other gear. Your going to be looking at axles soon too.

 

If you want to keep with AEV products, I would suggest their Geometry Correcting brackets. They are a lot cheaper than new control arms, and are slightly adjustable themselves as well. Those shocks are great shocks, especially if you make sure you get the ones "tuned" for those springs. A front and rear track bar brackets are a must at the least, adj track bars would be optimal. Rear sway bar links will be needed. You can make your rear bump stops quite cheaply. Fronts are not too bad to find. Brake line extensions can be made for under $5 for all 4. If you can afford the high steer kit, get it, it's nice from what I've heard.

You shouldn't need new gears as you've got a '12 Rubicon and only 35" tires. When you start to go to 37" tires, you might want to include gears in your future if you feel like you lose too much power. Some people don't feel as if they need to regear with 4.10's and 37" gears.

 

you could buy a complete Rough Country 3.5" kit for 500

 

I believe that depends on what you call "complete".