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who has a jk unlimited with 2" JKS springs?

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Old Apr 26, 2015 | 07:14 AM
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Default who has a jk unlimited with 2" JKS springs?

Anyone running this setup? what does it ride like on the street? I am looking at swapping to 2" JKS springs, JKS drop brackets, JKS quick disco's and shock spacers.
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 11:44 AM
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I'm curious about these too, but for a 2 door. Tough to find much info on them it seems. I've looked a bunch for actual lift and whatnot but haven't found much. :/
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 04:29 PM
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I really like The new JKS line of parts. I'm surprised there's not many reviews out yet.
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Old Apr 27, 2015 | 04:40 PM
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If you guys will give me a couple days, my JSPEC 2" rear coils will be here tomorrow. I have a rancho 2" and that kit came with a front coil spring and rear spacer. I'm swapping the rear spacer for the jks 2" spring. Oh, on a 2 door but it's the same part # for both. I can tell you guys that when you swap to 2" coils, you'll need longer shocks and a rear brake line drop bracket. You'll also need a front bump stop extension, the back should be ok.

About the JSPEC spring, it's a single or constant rate spring just like the front cool spring from the rancho kit. It is designed to handle the weight of accessories, so I expect more lift than 2", by as much as an additional inch. I will make sure and post up the results of the swap and first impressions.
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 03:34 PM
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My springs showed up today but I probably won't get them in until Thursday after work. They look well made. Stay tuned...
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Old Apr 28, 2015 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by tarpon4me
My springs showed up today but I probably won't get them in until Thursday after work. They look well made. Stay tuned...
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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Two 18mm ratcheting wrenches and an hour later and I've swapped the rear springs and spacer for the JSPEC 2" springs. Nice fit and finish. I did the grocery store run with the new springs and they settled in nice and the ride definitely improved. It's much more forgiving on the bumps. Height of the spring is just a tad higher that the spacer and 59 spring, which should be perfect when it settles the rest of the way. Can't wait to get them off road. I'll try to post a couple pics in a few minutes...
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Old Apr 30, 2015 | 05:01 PM
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I can't figure out this dumb ass iCloud crap so it will be tomorrow before I post up pictures
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Old May 1, 2015 | 09:46 AM
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Here are some pictures of the spring installed and also the lift it gives.

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Old May 1, 2015 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by tarpon4me
Here are some pictures of the spring installed and also the lift it gives. <img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=608916"/><img src="https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=608917"/>
How much total ?
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