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Old 08-20-2012, 04:45 PM
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What a difference installed rubicon shocks on my 2008 jku and 1.75 inch front spacers over the weekend. When I took out the originals with 50k on them the pressure to push them down was a joke. Kinda scary to think These were on my jeep. If anyone is on the fence get these worth the 100$. Front spacers are perfect only problem is after 2 days I'm telling myself ya might wanna get a lift! Front took about 2 n half hours by myself mostly read took bout 30 mins. Dropped off for alignment rides like a 2012. Hmm what next?
Old 08-31-2012, 12:23 PM
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Bought some new rubicon takeoffs to put on my 12' sport with a 2.5 TF BB and 33" Nitto Trail Grap. Haven't recieved em yet. How's the ride compare to the sport vs rubicon? Spent 100 buck with shipping, is that about right?
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Having upgraded from a Sport to a Rubicon,I can personally tell you the difference is noticeable.
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Originally Posted by Sapper12b
Having upgraded from a Sport to a Rubicon,I can personally tell you the difference is noticeable.
Whats the diff? Softer ride? Better handling? Takes bumps better? Or does it give a harsher/firmer ride? Thanks for the opinions.
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The noticeable difference for me was that the back end didn't skip al all over the place when going over bumps and pot holes. It is a bit stiffer but in my opinion offers a smoother ride.
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The Rubi shocks are more firm. Much better handling off road!
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Gotcha. Looking forward to turning some wrenches.
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I got some shocks an springs off a rubi u and put a 1' leveling kit on my 2dr x got 5 up front and 4 in the back



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