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2012 jkur rubbing questions..current setup..chime in noob here

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Old May 18, 2013 | 05:29 AM
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Default 2012 jkur rubbing questions..current setup..chime in noob here

First off if beating a dead horse..sorry..cant find exactly what I need to know...

My current setup .air dam removed.stock stubby mod.1.75" spacer up front..4.75" bs with 315/70/17 duratracs. .rear stock will install 1.75" spacer as well not yet due to heavy winch and custom winch plate in front..est 125 lbs lowered stock rubi coils 1/4".
I want to keep suspension stock as possible for waranty reasons..so with that in mind I was thinking metalcloak overline flares to prevent rubbing.Till I seen the price .So bushwacker flats only affordable option with good coverage.
Question for this noob here with air dam removed ,stock stuby,4.75 bs with bushwacker flats and the 315/70/17 duratracs , anyone know would I rub at locked swaybar and disconnected also..thia jeep is a daily driver and weekend warrior to say...mild trails no rock krawling were I live....or should I just say screw it and get a 2.5" coil last possible option as stated above....thx again sorry for crappy grammer..
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Old May 18, 2013 | 05:49 AM
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Since you are looking at flat fenders anyways, my suggestion would be to trim your stock fenders into flats. It's really simple and if you like it, you just saved yourself $400 from buying new flats that will give same clearance.

An option that would be good for you, as you want to stay as close to stock as possible would be 19/60 coils. You should be able to pick them up at your dealer for ~$35 each (US price). This will give you at least an inch over your current springs and you can still use the spacer combo if you want.

If you do go the 2.5" coil route, you have a ton of choices. You can buy a full setup with adj control arms, coils, shocks, adj trackbars... or just coils and shocks and basic extras. There's guys running every setup you can think of, from the cheapest to the most expensive. Just do a ton of reading on the forums of what you are interested in.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 05:53 AM
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If you are going to try trimming your stock flares, I would say pick up and extra set so if you ever sell the Jeep you can put them back on it.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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Originally Posted by JDM74
If you are going to try trimming your stock flares, I would say pick up and extra set so if you ever sell the Jeep you can put them back on it.

Thats the reason I didnt want to trim stock flares...another if I dont like the buahwackers..I know i can get a good sell price on them compared to a cut set...my factorys are painted too so..I love the look of the jeep now and would love to raise it 2.5" coil lift..I did alot of research..was gonna go with the ome hd northridge deal with shocks coils (hd) and jks front and rear track bars for about 1k so...im just scared to have more issues with the jeep had the driver side head replaced at 16k and few small things.
So staying under 2.5" not wanting to replace any driveshafta ect..
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Old May 18, 2013 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Delux2769
Since you are looking at flat fenders anyways, my suggestion would be to trim your stock fenders into flats. It's really simple and if you like it, you just saved yourself $400 from buying new flats that will give same clearance.

An option that would be good for you, as you want to stay as close to stock as possible would be 19/60 coils. You should be able to pick them up at your dealer for ~$35 each (US price). This will give you at least an inch over your current springs and you can still use the spacer combo if you want.

If you do go the 2.5" coil route, you have a ton of choices. You can buy a full setup with adj control arms, coils, shocks, adj trackbars... or just coils and shocks and basic extras. There's guys running every setup you can think of, from the cheapest to the most expensive. Just do a ton of reading on the forums of what you are interested in.
Thx for info on coils...and they net 1".
So with spacer and coils be about 2.25-2.75.thats nice to know...im gonna call a friend she worka at local stealership and quote coils she gets discount. .heheh
I should also get taller shocks? Atocks ride horrible
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Old May 18, 2013 | 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by wishithadahemi

Thx for info on coils...and they net 1".
So with spacer and coils be about 2.25-2.75.thats nice to know...im gonna call a friend she worka at local stealership and quote coils she gets discount. .heheh
I should also get taller shocks? Atocks ride horrible
I would definitely recommend getting new shocks. OME and Bilsteins both have great reviews and are the better shocks. At the next price range (high), I recommend Fox and King.

By getting the right length shocks, you'll ride smoother, and have a much lower chance of blowing out your shocks.

I know when I switched from the basic black shocks to the Rubicon Red shocks, it was a much nicer ride. My fiancé didn't mind riding in my Jeep and commented on the softer ride. Then from there I upgraded to a complete RC lift. Personally, I've loved their shocks so far, many people don't.
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Old May 18, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Well I checked got 17/60 springs got max tow package with jeep peob why 60and I noticed even stock my jkur has a bad rake and when I put my 125lb winch and custom 3/8-1/4"winch plate feont dropped 1/4"or a little more.so with that being said if I go to 19" coils up front how much would I gain if I can get 1" that be great
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Old May 18, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by wishithadahemi
Well I checked got 17/60 springs got max tow package with jeep peob why 60and I noticed even stock my jkur has a bad rake and when I put my 125lb winch and custom 3/8-1/4"winch plate feont dropped 1/4"or a little more.so with that being said if I go to 19" coils up front how much would I gain if I can get 1" that be great
By getting the 19 springs up front, you should net .75-1" from your current 17 front springs. Typically 19/60 springs were special order only, but Mopar has put out 20/61 springs now for ordering, but they're quite a bit more expensive. I haven't heard of anyone buying them yet.
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