What shock/sping on 2dr Rubicon w/ TF BB
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JK Newbie
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From: Virginia Beach, VA
What shock/sping on 2dr Rubicon w/ TF BB
JK rookie....Just curious on everyones opinions for running a 2.5" TF BB w/ (200-250 lbs) nose weight due to bumper and winch.....
Is everyone OK with the factory shocks using the TF extensions and factory springs?...In terms of DD and Trails.
What spring/shock setup are you using? How do you like it?
Just trying to figure out what else I should purchase along w/ the TF BB.
Thanks.
Is everyone OK with the factory shocks using the TF extensions and factory springs?...In terms of DD and Trails.
What spring/shock setup are you using? How do you like it?
Just trying to figure out what else I should purchase along w/ the TF BB.
Thanks.
JK Super Freak
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Lawrenceville, NJ
If you added 250 lb to the nose (That's a HEAVY winch bumper combo....especially considering the weight of the stock stuff you removed to mount it, etc...)...the stock coils will not be up to the task..and you'd either need to see how much it sagged, and simply add a spacer to bring it back up, or get the HD coil option from TF.
As for the shocks...same deal, the stock shocks valving will not have enough rebound/compression, so a stronger shock to help control all that cantilevered weight bouncing around would also be a good idea.
Off hand, I'd order the HD coils and the optional shocks, rather than using the extensions and spacers....as you will likely later add some armor and other weight too, that will allow flexibility in adjusting ride height with coil spacers THEN, after you see what happens with the progress of your mod path.
As for the shocks...same deal, the stock shocks valving will not have enough rebound/compression, so a stronger shock to help control all that cantilevered weight bouncing around would also be a good idea.
Off hand, I'd order the HD coils and the optional shocks, rather than using the extensions and spacers....as you will likely later add some armor and other weight too, that will allow flexibility in adjusting ride height with coil spacers THEN, after you see what happens with the progress of your mod path.
JK Junkie
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Everett, WA
On RubyDoo, I used the TF 2.5BB and Unlimited rubicon springs that help with the extra weight, it does make her ride slightly stiffer but its VERY liveable for the front the rear on the other hand, unless your going out louded for bear everytime the rear will be TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO stiff.