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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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Before and after. These were from an unlimited. They are 18 front 58 rear.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Redjk777
Before and after. These were from an unlimited. They are 18 front 58 rear.
Earlier in the thread I was told to use 19's , confused.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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18s are what I used and it worked great so I guess 19s would work better
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by jkrubcon

Thanks for the photos but this isn't apples to apples. Mines a rubi, it sits (stock) like yours does after the mod. Great looking rig!
Actually it all depends on your jeeps options. Look at your spring numbers and we can know for sure. Mine came with 14s front and 55s rear. I have seen a good amount of unlimiteds with 13s and 54s so nothing for sure says yours are taller than mine from the factory. Yes they most likely are, but until you look at the springs nobody knows. Did a swap to 19/59s and got 2 inches front and 1.75 in the rear after they settled. If I didn't put the rear in mine would actually set higher in the front (like what a leveling kit would do) but it sets almost perfect as is. So look at your tags and tell us what you have and then we can see what you can look forward to.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by jkrubcon

Thanks for the photos but this isn't apples to apples. Mines a rubi, it sits (stock) like yours does after the mod. Great looking rig!
And thank you!
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 1978cj7jk2012

Actually it all depends on your jeeps options. Look at your spring numbers and we can know for sure. Mine came with 14s front and 55s rear. I have seen a good amount of unlimiteds with 13s and 54s so nothing for sure says yours are taller than mine from the factory. Yes they most likely are, but until you look at the springs nobody knows. Did a swap to 19/59s and got 2 inches front and 1.75 in the rear after they settled. If I didn't put the rear in mine would actually set higher in the front (like what a leveling kit would do) but it sets almost perfect as is. So look at your tags and tell us what you have and then we can see what you can look forward to.
I'll do that in the morning and post it-thanks
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 1978cj7jk2012

Actually it all depends on your jeeps options. Look at your spring numbers and we can know for sure. Mine came with 14s front and 55s rear. I have seen a good amount of unlimiteds with 13s and 54s so nothing for sure says yours are taller than mine from the factory. Yes they most likely are, but until you look at the springs nobody knows. Did a swap to 19/59s and got 2 inches front and 1.75 in the rear after they settled. If I didn't put the rear in mine would actually set higher in the front (like what a leveling kit would do) but it sets almost perfect as is. So look at your tags and tell us what you have and then we can see what you can look forward to.
I have the 14/57 setup.
Thanks ahead!
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jkrubcon

I have the 14/57 setup.
Thanks ahead!
Well it should work out perfect for you (going to 19/59s)! You should expect around 2 inches in the front if you get the same results as I did and about .5-1 inches rear so it should have a very nice stance for all that you have in it. Also my shocks and everything have worked very well with this set up. In my opinion if all you want is a level stance I would do this over a leveling kit because it is just a little more. And if your worried about the warranty you should also be fine because chances are they will never notice.
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Old Sep 5, 2012 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 1978cj7jk2012

Well it should work out perfect for you (going to 19/59s)! You should expect around 2 inches in the front if you get the same results as I did and about .5-1 inches rear so it should have a very nice stance for all that you have in it. Also my shocks and everything have worked very well with this set up. In my opinion if all you want is a level stance I would do this over a leveling kit because it is just a little more. And if your worried about the warranty you should also be fine because chances are they will never notice.
Thanks a bunch, I guess I'll place an ad on the forum here.
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 08:01 PM
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Went from 14/55's to 18/59 Rubi springs, shocks, tires, wheels and added Spidertrax spacers. Totally happy with results. Check out my additional pics in profile parked next to other stock Jeeps for comparison.

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