I'm surprised no one even mentioned H&R springs. With maybe 1" over stock height, they woul be a good option. Those who have them are very satisfied.
Stock suspension replacement
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Realize this is an old thread, but it may help future searchers. After 6 months with my H&R springs I will say that I absolutely love them in conjunction with my Rancho shocks. It rides better than the three TJs I had when new.
Not_Invented_Here_
TJ Addict
Did you use the no lift Rancho shocks? I think they're rated for 0-1" lift. Any other adjustables necessary or just the shocks and springs?
Capt'n
TJ Enthusiast
Installed the Rancho RS5000X shocks n the HnR Springs. Increased ht between 1" - 1 1/4". I installed 31x10.5R15 LT KO2s. Happy with the results.
Looks great! That’s the exact setup I’m going for. Did you change anything other than the springs and shocks?
The Ranchos in my sig are of the 0"-2" variety. Nothing else needed at all.
Capt'n
TJ Enthusiast
No other changes to the suspension. With a 1” lift nothing more is really needed.
Capt'n
TJ Enthusiast
I generally just put on a basic grey rustoleum auto primer. On the brake drums and control arms I painted on some Rust Bullet before priming because the metal had more surface rust. Then sprayed several coats of Rustoleum High Performance enamel spray on. I chose that paint simply because it whats on the shelf at our small town hardware store. It’s held up just fine.
Your Jeep looks great, and it appears you really take care of it!
Capt'n
TJ Enthusiast
Thank You. It’s been a slow process cleaning and painting and replacing things. She currently has 78,000 on her. My goal for her is to fix her up basically in original stock form with the exception of the small 1” lift and a basic stereo system I put in and then at some point in the future to pass her on to my son...
Considering the '03 X I sold my friend 5 years ago is still going strong with about 180k miles, yours will be around a long time.
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