Anyone have stock Rubicon suspension parts?

[BendLarry]

This might be a long shot but, does anyone have their stock take-off parts from when they lifted their Rubicon?
My 06 Rubicon has a 5 inch lift that I would like to lower to stock.
My Jeep is currently for sale but if I could find a reasonable way to lower it, I would keep it.


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[Thunderhead]

This might be a long shot but, does anyone have their stock take-off parts from when they lifted their Rubicon?
My 06 Rubicon has a 5 inch lift that I would like to lower to stock.
My Jeep is currently for sale but if I could find a reasonable way to lower it, I would keep it.


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Have you checked out CL? Seems like stock springs come up relativity cheap

 

[BendLarry]

Have you checked out CL? Seems like stock springs come up relativity cheap

I have not but thanks for pointing that out. I am hoping for a complete setup. I’m no Jeep suspension expert so I think if I had everything required to go back to stock I might have a chance of doing the job without a lot of surprises.


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[bobthetj03]

Sorry to hear it's for sale. Will you also be going back down to stock tires if you do keep it?

 

[BendLarry]

Sorry to hear it's for sale. Will you also be going back down to stock tires if you do keep it?

I don’t want to sell but I won’t be able to handle the high step up much longer. As far as tires go, I’m not sure. My current 33’s would hit the fenders with a stock setup and as you know I don’t like the ride with load range E tires.
Right now I’m faced with around 3k to get this jeep the way I want it. 5 new 15 inch wheels and load range C tires and suspension parts to get her back to stock.
If I can sell it and replace it with a stock low mileage Rubicon I would be better off.
Things to ponder.[emoji848]


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[Thunderhead]

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/d/jeep-wrangler-tjlift/6735822161.html

Easy 2-1/2 inch springs.

 

[Farmergreg]

This might be a long shot but, does anyone have their stock take-off parts from when they lifted their Rubicon?
My 06 Rubicon has a 5 inch lift that I would like to lower to stock.
My Jeep is currently for sale but if I could find a reasonable way to lower it, I would keep it.


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I'm in the process of taking off the stock components!
NW Indiana.
PM me if you need something.

 

[BendLarry]

https://portland.craigslist.org/clk/pts/d/jeep-wrangler-tjlift/6735822161.html

Easy 2-1/2 inch springs.

Thanks but I suspect I need quite a few more bits and pieces and I have not heard good things about Bilstien shocks on a TJ. I don’t know if I could use my existing control arms or track bars, bump stops etc.


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[BendLarry]

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I'm in the process of taking off the stock components!
NW Indiana.
PM me if you need something.

When you are finished will you have a complete Rubicon suspension take-off set? What year is your Rubicon if it is a Rubicon?
Thanks


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[bobthetj03]

If your arms are adjustable you should be able to use them. If so, new springs and shocks should be all you'll need.

 

[BendLarry]

If your arms are adjustable you should be able to use them. If so, new springs and shocks should be all you'll need.

My upper control arms are adjustable. How would I know if my rear drive shaft has been lengthened for the 5 inch lift? If it’s been lengthened, I would have to have it shortened or get a new one.
The reason I have stayed away from this approach so far is I suspect this lift involved more than something like a 2 1/2 lift, and might have some surprises.
As I said earlier, I’m no Jeep suspension expert. I don’t know what I don’t know.


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[bobthetj03]

One thing you can check is to see if your rear DS has a double cardan joint. That would indicate the PO replaced the stock DS with a cardan joint one to help eliminate vibes, and with a 5" lift, chances are good there was DS vibes.

 

[BendLarry]

One thing you can check is to see if your rear DS has a double cardan joint. That would indicate the PO replaced the stock DS with a cardan joint one to help eliminate vibes, and with a 5" lift, chances are good there was DS vibes.

I will shoot you a picture of the drive shaft in a while.


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[Sj's TJ]

I’ve got stock shocks, drive shaft, and upper control arms of a 2003 Rubicon. PM me if you want me to take any photos tonight.


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[BendLarry]

One thing you can check is to see if your rear DS has a double cardan joint. That would indicate the PO replaced the stock DS with a cardan joint one to help eliminate vibes, and with a 5" lift, chances are good there was DS vibes.

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[bobthetj03]

Yep, that is a double cardan aftermarket DS. Chances are it may need shortened, but you might be ok too. Won't know until you lower it and take some measurements. A call to Tom Woods Driveshafts may net some answers. Or, find a stock Rubi rear DS. Also, by the looks of your pic, you'll need stock lower control arms, and stock sway bar end links. You could keep the adjustable upper arms and adjust them to suit.

 

[BendLarry]

Yep, that is a double cardan aftermarket DS. Chances are it may need shortened, but you might be ok too. Won't know until you lower it and take some measurements. A call to Tom Woods Driveshafts may net some answers. Or, find a stock Rubi rear DS. Also, by the looks of your pic, you'll need stock lower control arms, and stock sway bar end links. You could keep the adjustable upper arms and adjust them to suit.

Thanks for the info Jim!


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[lindsey97]

Rubicons come from the factory with a dual cardan driveshaft. I could measure our 2005 Rubicon driveshaft and give you specs.

 

[Farmergreg]

When you are finished will you have a complete Rubicon suspension take-off set? What year is your Rubicon if it is a Rubicon?
Thanks


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2006 LJR.
I responded to this thread on my phone which doesn't show locations.
Indiana to Oregon shipping!!

 

[BendLarry]

Rubicons come from the factory with a dual cardan driveshaft. I could measure our 2005 Rubicon driveshaft and give you specs.

Hey that would be a very big help!
If it turns out I don’t need a different drive shaft the return to stock project might actually make sense for me!


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