Hello everyone. I finally recieved my 08 Rubicon, It had been on order for 6 months. I want to put Teraflex 1 3/4 spacers in front and 1" spacers in the rear. I have a 08 JK 4dr unlimited. Will I have to do anything else to it to make it work offroad and onroad. Thanks for the help in advance. Thanks Aaron

 

With that setup, you should be fine without needing anything else. Slightly longer shocks up front will give you a bit more droop but that's about it

 

I have that exact setup on my Jeep. I went with the 1.75" Daystar front spacers and 1" rear Teraflex spacers. The front Daystar spacers came with extended bumpstops, which I installed. Maybe they're not necessary??? I also installed slightly longer shocks (Old Man Emu).

 

thanks for the help. I talked to teraflex today and they said to order thier 2 1/2 in spacer for the front and their shock extensions and a 1" spacer for the rear and they said it would be even. It doesnt seem to me that it would be but I dont really know since this is my first JK. JCKID I like your dash kit. Can you get them in different colors? thanks again for the help.

 

I think you should measure your rake before going with 2.5" front and 1" rear. I know some Jeeps have more rake than others, and it might end up working for you, but mine would definitely sit high in the front with that setup. Regarding the dash kit...I think Mopar makes it in brushed aluminum (like mine), burlwood, carbon fiber, and a red rock design.

 

I like your dash kit too. Does it scratch as bad as the rest of the interior?

 

Thanks! No, I haven't had any trouble with the dash kit getting scratched. I think it's more durable than the rest of the interior plastic.

 

Your setup looks great! I have some questions that you might be able to answer for me, since I plan to have a similar setup.

1. Did you install longer shocks all around or front only? What length did you go with?

2. Did the axles shift off center at all?

3. Do you feel like you need a track bar relocation bracket or an adjustable track bar?

4. Any problems with alignment afterwards?

I'm thinking of getting the same setup, but I will have a heavier front end with the addition of a Shrockworks mid-width and Warn 9.5xp winch. I'm going to measure the height before the bumper and winch install and then measure after the install to see how much sag I get. I don't plan on getting larger tires for now, but would like some extra clearance.

Thanks.

 

The bumpstop extensions are primarily to stop larger tires from rising up and hitting inside the wells, etc....they stop your uptravel (Rob you of articulation).

If you have the same sized tires...they do nothing for you EXCEPT rob you of uptravel.



(So, no you don't need them...at least according to your listed info, which doesn't mention 35's, etc.)

 

Yes, I went with slightly longer shocks all the way around--Old Man Emu. I got them from Northridge 4X4. They're only slightly longer than the stock ones--I think the front one's are about 1/2" to 3/4" longer and the rear are about 3/4" - 1" longer. I have comparison pics that I could post later if you're interested.

I only noticed a slight shift in the front axle, nothing in the rear. I haven't done precise measuring, but it's about 1/4" shift to the drivers side on the front axle.

I'm not getting any wandering or other issues when driving, so I don't think I NEED a front adjustable track bar, however, the slight shift in the front axle bugs my husband a little. I probably won't buy one, but if he wants to buy one for me that's fine!

No alignment issues.