I have a stock 2003 Jeep Rubicon, that needs quite a few things replaced. I am starting with the simple things to help me get reacquainted with the love I used to have for working on cars. So, my question to you, world, comes in 2 parts. 1. If I wanted to replace my stock suspension with new stock suspension parts, specifically for a TJ Rubicon, what would you recommend? And 2. If I wanted to do a MINOR lift, without spacers, maybe 2" at the most, what shocks and coils would you recommend that still give me the "comfortable" ride, on the road, this vehicle is supposed to offer? (It is a project, that I want to drive on roads, highways, etc.)
2003 Jeep Rubicon Suspension recomendations
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'05Train
TJ Enthusiast
I just went through this. My entire suspension needed to be replaced and I needed new tires. I priced out stock replacements vs. a minor lift, and came to the conclusion that there was no point replacing my 31s when I knew I wanted 33s, and that meant lifting. Literally every piece of my suspension except for the sway bars is new.
Decide on what size tires you want, then build around that. You're ahead of the game as you have a Rubi and won't need to add a SYE.
I went with Trail Forged control arms and steering, as they're built tough and they're local to me. Went with BDS springs and Rancho RS5000X shocks that everyone raves about. In hindsight, I wish I'd done the Currie springs and Fox shocks. I'll do them in a year or so when I get a Swayloc.
Decide on what size tires you want, then build around that. You're ahead of the game as you have a Rubi and won't need to add a SYE.
I went with Trail Forged control arms and steering, as they're built tough and they're local to me. Went with BDS springs and Rancho RS5000X shocks that everyone raves about. In hindsight, I wish I'd done the Currie springs and Fox shocks. I'll do them in a year or so when I get a Swayloc.
What are your plans for the vehicle?
What's your budget?
Be realistic about the level of off roading you will do.
'05Train
TJ Enthusiast
Upon further review the Currie springs are longer, which should give me a bit more flex. And I'm not terribly impressed with the shocks. What I have will do for the time being, but at some point they're getting replaced.
Ir0nH3@d
Member
it is true that currie has some of the longest free length coils on the market but flex is dictated by the shocks. your current coils may be fine if the current shocks or ones you want to go to have a max extended and collapsed lengths that dont exceed the free length and coil bind measurements of the coils
I don't really know what my budget is, I want a comfortable on road ride while still having the ability to do some simple trail riding. I am not looking to rock crawl, and don't need a major lift of any sort. I don't want to be a pavement princess, I just want a modest suspension to allow me to have fun while still being able to daily it.
My budget is really whatever I want it to be.
What tire size do you want to run, from there the group can give you some good advice at different price points
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