jkur 15's to 18's
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 217
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From: West Texas
Yeah, I wasn't sure it would matter much, but I was surprised to say the least. I've read all kinds of reports from "no difference" to "whoa, I got 2". Some people have said it makes a bigger difference going from a 4dr to a 2dr. I'm no engineer, just reporting what I got using the parts listed.
I had never changed any suspension parts before, except shocks, on other vehicles until I did this swap. I found the job pretty easy with the help of some YouTube videos and basic tools I had on hand.
I had never changed any suspension parts before, except shocks, on other vehicles until I did this swap. I found the job pretty easy with the help of some YouTube videos and basic tools I had on hand.
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
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From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
I gained about a half inch measuring ground to bottom of the top factory fender going from my 17's to 18's. My '13 JKU Sport had only about 5,000 miles on it when I did the swap. The 18's came out of a '13 JKUR with about 8,000 miles on the clock. I already had 59's in the back from the factory.
I did end up adding a 1" spacer to the front and a .75" spacer to the rear and I'm pretty happy with the stance. There was a noticeably stiffer ride, but not harsh. Just my
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I did end up adding a 1" spacer to the front and a .75" spacer to the rear and I'm pretty happy with the stance. There was a noticeably stiffer ride, but not harsh. Just my
.