2" Lift--Superlift vs. Superlift Spacer Lifts w/Shocks vs. AEV
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2" Lift--Superlift vs. Superlift Spacer Lifts w/Shocks vs. AEV
I'm down to three options for a 2" lift on my Rubi, and I need some feedback from those with experience. Please tell me your experiences or opinions on the following options. I'm looking at moving up one tire size, most likely, or 2 sizes at the max. I want to have full articulation, with the electronic swaybar disconnected, and no rubbing, with factory wheels. (Most likely I'll go with a 265 tire, but if you have experienced the 285 size with no issues, I'd like to hear about it.) I also won't be regearing.
1. Superlift, stick with factory shocks. This is the simplest and cheapest option. I'm not sure if the stock Rubi shocks will allow full articulation, though. If they do, then this is the easy choice, as I want to maintain the ride/handling the Rubi shocks provide.
2. Superlift, with Superride shocks. Superlift claims 2" greater extension with these shocks over OEM, but I'm not sure they are comparing them to the standard JK shocks, or the Rubi shocks, or both. If the 2" extension is true, and allows for more articulation, I might like this option, IF the Superride shocks have similar ride/handling characteristics to the OEM Rubi shocks.
3. AEV. I've heard good things about AEV. They come with shock extensions, so the Rubi shocks could stay. I also like the way they do the bump stops with blocks, instead of the super long urethane bumpers, although it probably is not a big deal. What I'm not sure about is the effect of the shock extensions. That's extra stuff bolted on each end of the shock, so I'm wondering about long term durability, with all the jostling and forces exerted on the brackets, over time.
The truth is, that any of these options is probably going to be fine and make me happy. I just want to get the best out of it, because I'm going to do this once, and the Jeep will stay that way for years.
For the foreseeable future, I'll be running the original BFG Mud Terrains. I've got 62k on them, and they have a decent amount of tread still left. I'll be checking back probably in a year to get opinions on tires.
Any help here is appreciated!
1. Superlift, stick with factory shocks. This is the simplest and cheapest option. I'm not sure if the stock Rubi shocks will allow full articulation, though. If they do, then this is the easy choice, as I want to maintain the ride/handling the Rubi shocks provide.
2. Superlift, with Superride shocks. Superlift claims 2" greater extension with these shocks over OEM, but I'm not sure they are comparing them to the standard JK shocks, or the Rubi shocks, or both. If the 2" extension is true, and allows for more articulation, I might like this option, IF the Superride shocks have similar ride/handling characteristics to the OEM Rubi shocks.
3. AEV. I've heard good things about AEV. They come with shock extensions, so the Rubi shocks could stay. I also like the way they do the bump stops with blocks, instead of the super long urethane bumpers, although it probably is not a big deal. What I'm not sure about is the effect of the shock extensions. That's extra stuff bolted on each end of the shock, so I'm wondering about long term durability, with all the jostling and forces exerted on the brackets, over time.
The truth is, that any of these options is probably going to be fine and make me happy. I just want to get the best out of it, because I'm going to do this once, and the Jeep will stay that way for years.
For the foreseeable future, I'll be running the original BFG Mud Terrains. I've got 62k on them, and they have a decent amount of tread still left. I'll be checking back probably in a year to get opinions on tires.
Any help here is appreciated!
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JK Super Freak
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Ok, now there is option 4.
Rubicon Express with twin-tube shocks. Quadratec says they sell more of these than any of the others and the feedback is 100% positive. They also say the shocks are the best among the lift kit makers.
Thoughts? Right now, I'm leaning toward Rubicon Express with the twin tube shocks. I'd be looking at 500 bucks to upgrade to monotubes, and that's out of range. Besides, Quadratec said the feedback was all positive on the twin tubes, and that those are the best sellers.
Rubicon Express with twin-tube shocks. Quadratec says they sell more of these than any of the others and the feedback is 100% positive. They also say the shocks are the best among the lift kit makers.
Thoughts? Right now, I'm leaning toward Rubicon Express with the twin tube shocks. I'd be looking at 500 bucks to upgrade to monotubes, and that's out of range. Besides, Quadratec said the feedback was all positive on the twin tubes, and that those are the best sellers.