Can I fit JK Rubicon suspension on my TJ?

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May sound dumb, but there's an offer that's nearly to good to pass up. Could I fit this to my tj with minimal modifications?
2016 Rubicon unlimited suspension,
with the exception of swaybars
 
If by 2016 Rubicon unlimited suspension you mean shocks and springs, yes they can be used. I did that. You will not, however, get any lift from the front springs, only the rear. I can show you photos if you want.
 
glwood said:
If by 2016 Rubicon unlimited suspension you mean shocks and springs, yes they can be used. I did that. You will not, however, get any lift from the front springs, only the rear. I can show you photos if you want.
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Pictures would be cool. There's a full set where I live for DIRT cheap. And my shocks are pretty much shot. Would be a bandaid until Christmas when I get my ranchos (not like they're expensive, just tryin to get one part or two parks for the tj a week so my wife doesn't flip, and to keep it easy on my bank account)
 
I used JK springs on an '03 X, but they were from a JK Unlimited Rubicon with a hard top. Those would have been the highest spring rate of the JK springs. The rear springs provided lift, the front didn't do a thing. While the rear JK springs will provide a lift on a TJ, you have to open up the top coil a bit for them to work on a TJ. The only way they are worth it is if they are free. The front springs don't do anything to lift a TJ.

The ride was fine. They are still on the X that I sold to a buddy of mine, he is perfectly happy with them.

These photos will show the comparison of JK springs to the oem springs on the X.

Rear, JK spring on the right:

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Front, JK spring on the left, TJ spring in the middle, OME JK spring on the right:

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There are so many different factory springs on the JKs, unless you know exactly what they came off of, it really is not worth the trouble. I mostly did it as an experiment, and it turned out ok for me. However, I used the OME JK front springs on that TJ X.

You also have to put the bar pin into the upper eye of the rear JK shocks, plus spread the bottom shock bracket somewhat, as the bottom of the JK rear shocks are a bit wider, if I remember correctly.
 
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glwood said:
You also have to put the bar pin into the upper eye of the rear JK shocks, plus spread the bottom shock bracket somewhat, as the bottom of the JK rear shocks are a bit wider, if I remember correctly.
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The rear shocks will have the bar pin at the top, and yes, the bottom is a bit wider. The front shocks need to have the bar pin pressed in, or use/make a bar pin eliminator.
 
Yellow_Machine said:
Pictures would be cool. There's a full set where I live for DIRT cheap. And my shocks are pretty much shot. Would be a bandaid until Christmas when I get my ranchos (not like they're expensive, just tryin to get one part or two parks for the tj a week so my wife doesn't flip, and to keep it easy on my bank account)
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If you're looking for stock height, I just pulled OEM springs and/or ProComp shocks (all stock height) I can send your way - just cover shipping.
 
What shape are they in?
My buddy has a stock tj, and he needs some springs n Such. And I mean. Stock. Only "mod" aftermarket rims, and it came with the originals too.
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Mine behind his. And yes, those are shoes, and yes I did mow down a pedestrian, and yes he was a driver of a hybrid car
 
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What shape are they in?
My buddy has a stock tj, and he needs some springs n Such. And I mean. Stock. Only "mod" aftermarket rims, and it came with the originals too.View attachment 111373
Mine behind his. And yes, those are shoes, and yes I did mow down a pedestrian, and yes he was a driver of a hybrid car
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As far as I know the Springs are OEM (I took them off with 56k on the clock) unsprung -> front: ~17", rear: 12.5" (so not far off OEM height). The shocks are ProComp from about 5,000 miles ago.
 
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rasband said:
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As far as I know the Springs are OEM (I took them off with 56k on the clock) unsprung -> front: ~17", rear: 12.5" (so not far off OEM height). The shocks are ProComp from about 5,000 miles ago.
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If you want to calculate how much shipping would be from you to 37075 I'll talk to my buddy about it. And if not, maybe I can make some moon bounce shoes for my kids
 
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Yellow_Machine said:
What shape are they in?
My buddy has a stock tj, and he needs some springs n Such. And I mean. Stock. Only "mod" aftermarket rims, and it came with the originals too.View attachment 111373
Mine behind his. And yes, those are shoes, and yes I did mow down a pedestrian, and yes he was a driver of a hybrid car
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Why does it look like the white Jeep is sagging right behind the front wheels?
 
rasband said:
👏👏🤣

As far as I know the Springs are OEM (I took them off with 56k on the clock) unsprung -> front: ~17", rear: 12.5" (so not far off OEM height). The shocks are ProComp from about 5,000 miles ago.
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rasband said:
👏👏🤣

As far as I know the Springs are OEM (I took them off with 56k on the clock) unsprung -> front: ~17", rear: 12.5" (so not far off OEM height). The shocks are ProComp from about 5,000 miles ago.
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Do you still have them, if so i would love to have them for my stock TJ. If you can check the shipping to 78045, please.
 
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