TrailHunter
Hooked
Great info for the JL crowd :thumb:.... bummer about the Lean though.... I thought the whole idea with different spring lengths was to correct that. I guess a couple small spacers could fix it.
A BETTER BUDGET BOOST : Rancho 2" Sport JL Wrangler Rubicon Lift
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Tanktitan
Member
Thanks Eddie for another well considered write up. I think you are touching on one of the most challenging areas for the aftermarket. FCA has done an admirable job of improving the ride quality of the JL. This ups the game for those seeking to supply performance upgrades. I suspect that the winners will be those that can retain (or improve) ride AND provide the off road performance the people on this site demand. Most people that spring for the price of a new Jeep will not look favorably on going backwards with something that has become quite important in automotive design.
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notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Ditto. I was never impressed with the ride of a stock JK. The 2 door seemed a little better, but the 4 door was a bit harsh.
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You know, maybe it's just our JL Wrangler. Maybe it was made funny, I dunno. Hoping things will settle out.
While I was definitely never that happy with coil spacers and factory shocks with extensions, I am quite happy with what this lift provides. For the price, it really can't be beat and in my opinion, it really is a better budget boost.
Craziest things is, the X or Sport that I had rode worse than my Rubicons.
Heholua
Member
Jason,
Does your JL still lean with a full tank or does it level out?
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JAGS
Hooked
I’ve tried blocking it out. From what I recall, it leans regardless. I’m at 1/2 tank and will look tomorrow.
With all these aftermarket manufacturers making corner specific coils, I figured I wasn't alone. But again, not like the JK didn't lean - just to the passenger side :crazyeyes:
Not on my JL. Just leans more if I put too much heavy stuff on the driver side.
LOL!! Not for a while. Wanna test out a few more lift kits before that. :yup:
RESURECTIONJK
Hooked
Looking good as usual guys! Perhaps seeing it this upcoming New Years May be in order...[emoji851]
RESURECTIONJK
Hooked
Looking good as usual guys! Perhaps seeing it this upcoming New Years May be in order...[emoji851]
After lifting your Jeep, you "may" find that your caster has changed enough to cause a flighty feel at highway speeds. I should note that most people do NOT feel it or at least, not enough at this height. The drop brackets will correct your suspension geometry and address this and for cheap. IF you play on the rocks at all, the drop bracket will be a rock target and that is the downside to them.
jmercmon
New member
Gotcha, So basically do not do them unless absolutely necessary.
deezus
New member
Thanks Eddie. I went the same route as your first "Budget lift" and while the kit is quality made its too expensive for something that I'll basically toss when coilovers are available.Okay, so we know this new Rancho 2" Sport lift makes our JL Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited looks great sitting in our driveway but how does it perform? Well, here are a few shots that we took from the testing we did, out on the trail.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
So, for now, I'll wait.
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I wouldn't say "unless absolutely necessary". Again, if you don't wheel your Jeep (and there's nothing wrong with that), they're actually a pretty good solution.
Depending on how long that wait is, I would totally spring for this Rancho lift being that it really is so cheap AND rides/handles surprisingly well. Also, this is something you could sell in the future and I would think, more easily than a budget boost.
deezus
New member
I agree but I've decided to not wheel until I'm ready the way I want to and I spend close to $600 for the budget boost I have now so.....
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