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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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I have an 07 X stock suspension with a spacer lift. I think 2.5-3 inch. Not quite sure it came on the jeep when i bought it. Can do a straight swap with rubicon shocks and coils with out changing anything else?

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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by leaky10
I have an 07 X stock suspension with a spacer lift. I think 2.5-3 inch. Not quite sure it came on the jeep when i bought it. Can do a straight swap with rubicon shocks and coils with out changing anything else?

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if you go from a lift to no lift your tires will rub your fenders.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:20 AM
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can i run the lift with the rubicon suspension?
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by leaky10
can i run the lift with the rubicon suspension?
if you only use your jeep on the street and if you dont mind when you hit bumps that the tires hit the fenders, yes.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:32 AM
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Did the same thing to my JKU last week...My 2 cents is add shock extensions...you can get front and rear for $80 buck...or off a forum member like I did for $60
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:35 AM
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Sorry, i do have shock extension on already. probably should've mentioned it. Did the ride quality improve at all, i more worried about when i add a bumper and winch what kin of sag i'll have.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:38 AM
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Is your question can you replace your stock springs and shocks with Rubicon springs and shocks and still use your spring spacers and shock extensions?

I suspect the answer is yes but we can let someone more knowledgeable ring in with the question clarified.
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awww, i got it confused. forget my responses above. i was under the impression that you were reverting back to stock with NO SPACERS and just coils.

if you replace your current coils with rubicon coils, make sure you get the four door coils off a rubicon with the tow package.

if you are planning on running an aftermarket bumper, get heavier coils because your jeep will sag after a few months with stock rubicon or x coils.
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bstpierre
Is your question can you replace your stock springs and shocks with Rubicon springs and shocks and still use your spring spacers and shock extensions?

I suspect the answer is yes but we can let someone more knowledgeable ring in with the question clarified.
yes, i just want to swap them out
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Old Mar 2, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Pluke the 2
awww, i got it confused. forget my responses above. i was under the impression that you were reverting back to stock with NO SPACERS and just coils.

if you replace your current coils with rubicon coils, make sure you get the four door coils off a rubicon with the tow package.

if you are planning on running an aftermarket bumper, get heavier coils because your jeep will sag after a few months with stock rubicon or x coils.
Do I need to match my model year with the rubicon parts. ie. 2007 for 2007. or can i go with 07-10? sorry definitely a noob when it comes to suspension.
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