What is the stock lift on a Rubicon?
Well-Known Member. Actually, most kits use the Rubicon as the starting point. So the lift is about 3.5” for non Rubicons. Rubicons, don’t have a lift, their suspension is designed to be about 1-1.5” higher.
Is a stock Jeep Rubicon lifted?
JK Rubicon, no, it does not come with a 2″ lift per say. What it has is different springs, usually 18/59’s or 19/60’s and shocks that do let it sit higher than a stock Sport or Sahara.
How long do stock Rubicon tires last?
How long will Jeep tires last? Much like the impact of tire size, the condition of your tire will impact its performance. Stock tires with minimal wear and tear will get anywhere from 50-60k miles.
What tires come on a Jeep Rubicon?
Different editions of the JL come equipped with different tires, the Sport with 31.5 inch tall 245/75R17 tires, the Sahara with slightly larger 32 inch diameter 255/70R18 tires, and the Rubicon with the 33 inch diameter 285/70R17 tires.
What kind of suspension does Jeep Wrangler Rubicon use?
The JL’s front steering knuckle is made of aluminum, which is a step up from the cast iron used on the JK generation Jeep (2007-2018) that came before. Conventional u-joints are fine in this application because this is a part-time 4×4 system only meant to be used on loose surfaces.
Do you have a JK suspension Jeep Wrangler?
Not sure if you have a JL or JK? Check out this guide If you have a 2018, confirm that you have a JL or JK.
When to disconnect front bar on Jeep Wrangler Rubicon?
Serious ‘wheelers sometimes fit manually disconnectable links (one on each side) to improve off-road articulation. It works great, but it’s vitally important to remember to reconnect them when you get back to pavement. A disconnected front bar is a recipe for severe oversteer when cornering on asphalt, particularly in a sudden evasive maneuver.
How big are the tires on a jeep Rubicon?
There are several Jeep Rubicon owners who fitted 315/70R17 tires and went “wheeling” disconnected with no rubbing or body scrub. Some have fitted 35/12.5R17 and rubbed off-road without disconnecting. For those interested, here is a link where they fit 37 inch tires with minimum modifications ,see below.
The JL’s front steering knuckle is made of aluminum, which is a step up from the cast iron used on the JK generation Jeep (2007-2018) that came before. Conventional u-joints are fine in this application because this is a part-time 4×4 system only meant to be used on loose surfaces.
Which is better Rubicon or stock sport suspension?
Rubicon shocks are a different type of shock and perform better, both on road and off. They can be had relatively cheap and if you are changing springs you might as well swap the shocks too. The rears can be done in 20 minutes (10 minutes each) or quicker. It’s 3 bolts.
Which is better Jeep Rubi or stock suspension?
As far as shocks go, the Rubi comes standard with Heavy Duty (red) shocks vs. Standard Duty (black) on your Sport. They’d be slightly better than stock but not a difference you’d notice on road. Definitely check the spring numbers.
Serious ‘wheelers sometimes fit manually disconnectable links (one on each side) to improve off-road articulation. It works great, but it’s vitally important to remember to reconnect them when you get back to pavement. A disconnected front bar is a recipe for severe oversteer when cornering on asphalt, particularly in a sudden evasive maneuver.