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what is needed for a full EVO suspension setup?

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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 07:44 AM
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I'm looking to get rid of this rubicon express lift. I want to run the EVO coilovers on front and lever on rear. i'm currently running 4.5" long arm and 37's and would like to stay with that configuration for a bit. future plan is 40's -42's

do i keep any parts from this current lift such as springs or do i replace those as well? a buddy told me evo has a full lift but i'm not sure i'm looking at the right thing on their website.

i already have jks front and rear adj trackbars and the teraflex drag flip kit which i would like to keep.

any help appreciated. yes i will call EVO but wanted to see what forums members have done with evo's setup
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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WOL all the way, check out his setup. I believe he is running full evo setup right now.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:01 AM
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We have the full EVO suspension including front coilovers, rear EVO lever and the Long arm kit with the envy links.

Here is a link to our install of the long arm setup...
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?135110

A pic of the long arm upgrade kit...


A few final pics...




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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflifette
A few final pics...
For that top you have does it come with soft windows too? I would love that look with full front doors and half rear with soft upper.... Never mind I just answered my own question.

Anyway I knew WOL or WOLette would chime in.

JK Looks awesome WOLette makes me look forward to getting home from deployment so I can get mine. With that being said it looks like I will be getting a '12 JK maybe I'll get lucky and they will bring back DWB.

Make sure you post before and after picks of your lift swapping so we can see... I LOVE pictures.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Rubican
For that top you have does it come with soft windows too? I would love that look with full front doors and half rear with soft upper.... Never mind I just answered my own question.

Anyway I knew WOL or WOLette would chime in.

JK Looks awesome WOLette makes me look forward to getting home from deployment so I can get mine. With that being said it looks like I will be getting a '12 JK maybe I'll get lucky and they will bring back DWB.

Make sure you post before and after picks of your lift swapping so we can see... I LOVE pictures.
thanks WOLette, that is giving me a better understanding now. that is what i am looking for. i cant wait to get rid of this re lift. i was just getting mixed up on some things. i wish i could drive it out west from fl and have evo do the install, the welds are amazing!!

how much does the Evo setup yield in lift? i may have missed it somewhere but did'nt see a number

Rubican, i will post pics but to be honest this is probably 1-2 months away but trying to start seeing how much this will cost plus im looking into other upgrades so seeing what can be done all at the same time. also, i have the same top, it is besttop trek top. i have had tons of great comments on it and it is soooo much easier than the factory top, plus the look is great!!
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by captjay
thanks WOLette, that is giving me a better understanding now. that is what i am looking for. i cant wait to get rid of this re lift. i was just getting mixed up on some things. i wish i could drive it out west from fl and have evo do the install, the welds are amazing!!

how much does the Evo setup yield in lift? i may have missed it somewhere but did'nt see a number

Rubican, i will post pics but to be honest this is probably 1-2 months away but trying to start seeing how much this will cost plus im looking into other upgrades so seeing what can be done all at the same time. also, i have the same top, it is besttop trek top. i have had tons of great comments on it and it is soooo much easier than the factory top, plus the look is great!!

Oh I don't care how long it takes, I just want pictures. It's a LOT easier than reading.... :P
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by captjay
how much does the Evo setup yield in lift? i may have missed it somewhere but did'nt see a number
If you have the coilovers, lift height is variable...we have ours set at about 5" of lift.
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by wayoflifette
If you have the coilovers, lift height is variable...we have ours set at about 5" of lift.
sounds good to me, i think this is exactly what i need. sounds like i will be able to run the 37's no problem and then in the future adjust for 40's or 42
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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ok i'm confused

the long arm kit includes front, rear, upper, and lower long arms and then add envy links for xtra $$$. it looks to me the envy links replace the control arms or do the control arms stay on and the envy links are xtra?? i'm not understanding why i need to get the long arm kit if the envy links replace the arms or am i completely wrong??

i must be wrong because it makes no sense to me to buy the long arm kit wth long arms, then spend more $$ on the envy links and not even use the long arms.

would someone clear this up please
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Old Nov 9, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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