I checked my factory colis today, 14 front, 56 rear 2Dr Rubi. Only options I bought it with was tinted standard softop, connectivity group, and power group. No hard top, tow package or anything. I initially was gonna get a TF BB puck kit w/ shock extensions for my goal was 35's on my stock rims w/ spacers. I don't rock crawl, but I do fish, camp, and joyride with my wife a lot, and none of those places seem to have pavement I have also picked up a hard top locally, added an LOD Armor Lite front with an Engo 9k synthetic and a Paramount rear bumper. I typically haul around 100lbs or so for our day trips as well. Now that I have added a little more weight and have read that the springs I have are the weaker ones, what should I do?

1) Stick with original plan, 14/56 with TF BB 2.5 puck lift w/ extensions

2) Swap coils with 19/60, 18/59 etc. w/ above lift (I am assuming I can still use the shocks I have with the swap?)

3) Go with 2.5 TF coil lift w/ Billstiens

4) Look into other lift options

I thought I might have netted more height to clear the tires safety w/ the puck lift on the stiffer stock springs over the whole new kit, but maybe I'm wrong.

TIA

 

I have the 2.5 Teraflex coil lift w Bilsteins. It has a great ride on and off road. Do it once. The kit comes with everything you need other than control arms. I have gotten used to the handling and do not feel the need to get lower front control arms right now.

 

I got the eibach leval and lift kit on my 2011 jk sport, it raised it 2.6" in the front and 1" in the back. Tool the factory rake out and gave my jeep an awsome look. I'm only running 33's at the moment but there's plenty of room for 35,s even tho eibach only recommends 34's. Great daily driver set up! Also used bilstien 5100's, aev control arm brackets and brake lines. Super easy great ride looks good : )

 

Thanks for the responses so far guys!

I like the ride that it has now, how much stiffer/softer of a ride would I be looking at by going to the TF w/ Billsteins?

 

Warning: the following post is strictly an opinion and I do not have engineering data to support my position.

I can't escape the idea that pucks are a mask of the problem. I don't see how they could help in any possible way other than tire clearance. So, I would upgrade to an aftermarket 2.5" spring lift. Given the style of driving you admit to, it seems the AEV 2.5" lift would be a solid choice for you.

 

Good opinion! I second that

 

Looking into AEV now, any other suggestions?

 

Progressive or multi rate coils are a nice concept, but with multiple factors considered. As a wise man once said, "everything works in theory." An appropriate load carrying linear coil works in the real world.

 

As in?

Am I understanding you saying that using say the stiffer stock springs for the extra weight will yield a better result for me in the long run over an aftermarket coil lift? Or maybe I'm not quite understanding