4merWRX

Hi All,

So I'm thinking about upgrading my Sahara suspension to the Rubicon suspension. My question is... the rubicon suspension has new shocks and springs (given), but then also control arms and track bar?

My questions:
1. What exactly are the functionality of these?
2. Doesn't my sahara have control arms and track bar already? Or are these just more heavy duty

My plan is to install TF leveling kit plus the rubi shocks and springs, but if i'm already installing these, why not do the control arms too since i'll already be working on it AND most take offs have these included.

As always, much appreciated.

Anthony

Pluke the 2

the rubicon shocks are stiffer than your shocks and both the on road and off road ride will be more stiff.

there is no difference in the hard parts as you asked between a rubicon, sport, sahara ect.

4merWRX

Thanks!! So i don't need to worry about upgrading the control arms or track bar? That is great news!

Pluke the 2

no you dont because your control arms and trackbars are the same as a rubicons.

catahoula

You need to compare numbers of your springs before making the jump. I"ve replaced my 14/55's with 18/59's and noticed a difference. I also replaced my sport shocks with rubi shocks and in process of adding TF leveling kit like you.
Before

After with take offs

Next to stock Sahara

catahoula

Here's Bigred09's with 18/59's and leveling kit.

4merWRX

Wow great info! Exactly what i was looking for!

catahoula

I've been very happy with my set up. Just regretted not putting on leveling at same time. Don't forget to check your springs before you buy. The 18/59's or 19/60's can be had for around $100!

4merWRX

Thanks! Did you install yourself? I found some pretty detailed write ups online and i think i have all the tools needed to install. Yeah i've been searching the forums and 18/59s have been circulating for less than $100, I'm assuming you meant used, but if new they are that much, what site?

catahoula

I installed with a buddy. Installed shock, springs, and wheel spacers. Took about 3 to 4 hours. Easy Peasy! Don't pay someone to do this. Jeeps are sooo easy to work on. I was not sure at first and read Eddie's write up on a 2" lift and just followed his directions. He tells you what torque specs and everything. Heck, I was reading it on my droid as I was going along. Do you know what your spring rate is on your springs? Yes I bought used. Rubi take offs and springs cost me $900 with only @ 2000 miles on them. With everything I've bought and installed not including leveling kit I'm only in it for under $1300!!! All slightly used.

Eddie also has an write up for alignment. I did not do had shop do that because I had purchased a 6 month alignment package. Check Project-Jk for all the writeups.

Uncle Pete