jer
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Post by jer on Feb 14, 2016 21:49:43 GMT -4
I saw many questions online regarding the feasibility of bolting on factory JK shocks to TJs. A couple people did it, so I thought I would give it a try. Got my hands on a set of JK rubicon shocks that were laying around. Come to find out they are exactly the length needed for 3-4" of lift on a TJ. I had my hesitations due to the fact that JKs are obviously bigger and heavier than TJs. However, after installing the four shocks they ride incredibly smooth. so smooth in fact, I have no ambition to pick up any Bilstein or OMEs. Now, they are nearly 100% bolt in. With the exception that you need to save your front lower bar pins, press out the metal sleeve in the front lower JK shocks, and then put in the bar pin. Otherwise, they bolt right in.
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eastcoastcam
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Post by eastcoastcam on Feb 14, 2016 23:14:31 GMT -4
The fronts would bolt right into mine... I have bar pin eliminators  ... |
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The Garagemahal
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Post by The Garagemahal on Feb 15, 2016 15:41:17 GMT -4
I have done it a few times
Best part is they are abundant and cheap
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jer
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Post by jer on Feb 16, 2016 9:11:46 GMT -4
Absolutely they are.
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Big Willy
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Post by Big Willy on Feb 18, 2016 8:58:19 GMT -4
... Come to find out they are exactly the length needed for 3-4" of lift on a TJ... Now, they are nearly 100% bolt in. With the exception that you need to save your front lower bar pins, press out the metal sleeve in the front lower JK shocks, and then put in the bar pin. Otherwise, they bolt right in. So... with my Rubicon these should fit perfectly even though mine is at stock "Rubi" height? If so then thats cool since I am going to need shocks soon. |
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jer
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Post by jer on Feb 19, 2016 8:04:53 GMT -4
They're roughly 2.5" longer on both compressed/extended lengths compared to OEM Tj Rubicon shocks, so I wouldn't say they are ideal.
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Post by andyruby on May 11, 2016 17:14:04 GMT -4
So how would adding a 2inch liftkit spring and jk rubicon shocks to a LJ rubicon go?
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jer
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Post by jer on Jun 2, 2016 6:53:33 GMT -4
So how would adding a 2inch liftkit spring and jk rubicon shocks to a LJ rubicon go? You would be fine for that, just setup your bump stops so the shocks don't bottom out on up travel. |
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