Coils have an insignificant impact in the ride quality. OME coils are nice because of the multitude of options available to set the desired ride height for a lower lift height. And once settled, they seem to hold that ride height fairly well.
Coils have an insignificant impact in the ride quality. OME coils are nice because of the multitude of options available to set the desired ride height for a lower lift height. And once settled, they seem to hold that ride height fairly well.
Good post , look at the Nitto Ridge Grappler , it's a true all terrain .Stay on 31" tires if you can, life is so much better on them. Just get some really good ATs. Seriously consider not going to a larger tire, it is a huge hit in almost every way except off-road and if you don't need it there is very little upside. The can of worms you are about to open is huge, Costco sized, make sure you want it open.
Personally I have a fat LJ with Moog CC782 springs in front, RS5000X shocks and airlift helpers in the rear to level it out for whatever I'm carrying. It is a really nice setup, maybe an inch or two over stock, rides great and is just fine on the trail.
I just switched from a set of ProComp ES3000s that the PO had put on when he did the lift to a set of RS9000xls. Worlds better IMO. I run the setting on 3 in the front and 2 in the rear. Ride is pretty comfortable. Have 3.5" RE coils. Running my 33s at roughly 28-29lbs. If money is of issue the RS5000x is a great option. Can be had for around $200 for the set. Stick with a C rated tire if you can (which means 15" wheels for the most part).
Rancho 9000's are adjustable and would be considered the next step. You can run them on 1 or 2 for street use and they should give you a nice ride. If you go with Rancho I would wait for a promotion. They usually run rebates several time during the year.
... I know Bilstein doesn’t seem to be too popular with the Jeep guys?
Wait a couple of days until the 1st. The last several years they have offered a rebate in the fall for purchases between Sept. 1st and Oct. 31st. They call it their Shocktober sale.Ya no promotion on now for rancho. So rancho is the go to shocks? I know Bilstein doesn’t seem to be too popular with the Jeep guys?
Wait a couple of days until the 1st. The last several years they have offered a rebate in the fall for purchases between Sept. 1st and Oct. 31st. They call it their Shocktober sale.
Thanks for the tip! A few days here and there won't hurt.
So I'm still thinking about what I will do. Is there any benefit doing a true suspension lift vs. doing 2.5" suspension and then BL? The BL's turn me off as I find the gap down below between body and frame just looks odd.