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Spring Swap is it worth it ?

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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 04:22 PM
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Default Spring Swap is it worth it ?

Craigslist is selling 2013 Rubicon 19/60 springs for $100. I currently have 17/58s on my JKU
I have searched the forum and found plenty Of 2 door JKs that say they got 1" 1/2 to 2" inch lift out the swap, but I'm wondering if I'll see an inch on a 4 door, and would it be a better ride. Thanks
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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I've only heard of one other JK having "factory" 19/60 combo. I think these were created as a Mopar upgrade and not a regularly factory part. So I'm skeptical on his ad.

I think you would gain .75 to 1" up front and maybe a 1/4-1/2" out back. You would gain a stiffer ride. I've seen plenty of springs on CL lately and I'm just looking to fix my rake. Ive got 59's out back and they're pretty stiff. My 16's are firm with the lightweight Pentastar so I've come to the conclusion that the $35 RE 3/4" spacer kit at summit racing will fit my needs. How much are you looking for?
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Flip94ta
I've only heard of one other JK having "factory" 19/60 combo. I think these were created as a Mopar upgrade and not a regularly factory part. So I'm skeptical on his ad.

I think you would gain .75 to 1" up front and maybe a 1/4-1/2" out back. You would gain a stiffer ride. I've seen plenty of springs on CL lately and I'm just looking to fix my rake. Ive got 59's out back and they're pretty stiff. My 16's are firm with the lightweight Pentastar so I've come to the conclusion that the $35 RE 3/4" spacer kit at summit racing will fit my needs. How much are you looking for?
Well I was just thinking it would be a cheap and easy way to grab an extra 1 inch lift and and a stiffer ride. I have the teraflex leveling kit already on, i wanted to add the springs to it ...Was thinking of getting 35s soon.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Any trouble with the install of thie leveling kit? Seems straightforward.
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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I started with the teraflex leveling kit and then went with the teraflex 2.5 coil lift. The teraflex coil lift comes with bump stops which keeps your tires out of your fenders when your off road and the kit comes with everything else you need as well. if you off road with 35's you wish you had the 2.5 lift kit. Ben there done that.good luck
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Old Nov 7, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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I upgraded and gained an 1.5" in the front and 1" in the rear. You can see my results at https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/stoc...6/#post2468749. It's a cheap upgrade if you can get a good price.
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Old Nov 8, 2012 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by BagOfDoorknobs
I upgraded and gained an 1.5" in the front and 1" in the rear. You can see my results at https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/stoc...6/#post2468749. It's a cheap upgrade if you can get a good price.
Wow! very impressed with the results you got on the 4 dr. I would not have thought you would have gained that much. Looks good. I got around 1.5 " or more in the front with my 18/59's on my two door. I am taller than a stock Sport, Sahara, and Rubicon 2 dr, and also taller than stock 4 dr's as well. I have some pics in profile.
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