Lift options for my JKU

[JKU87]

Well I already put the order in last night. My current suspension setup has been completely stock since I bought my JKU three years ago and it's performed fine for the kind of driving, off and on road, that I do. I'm sure the ProComps can get me through a few more years.

 

[Hilldweller]

Are you installing it yourself?

 

[JKU87]

Are you installing it yourself?

Yes, I'm doing it with a friend.

 

[Hilldweller]

Yes, I'm doing it with a friend.

Read up on the additional parts you're going to need. Those springs will likely be netting you 3.5"-4" before the additional weight of bumpers and winch.

 

[JKU87]

Read up on the additional parts you're going to need. Those springs will likely be netting you 3.5"-4" before the additional weight of bumpers and winch.

Yes thank you for mentioning the extra parts. I ordered trackbar and brake line relocation brackets last night as well. I was told the springs would get me 2.5".

 

[kojackJKU]

ProComp twin-tubes used to be made by Monroe... ...probably still are.
Monroe also makes OME.
They make lots of the shocks that are re-branded. They're all made to the customers' specs though.
So if you can get a good Monroe for less than an OME, get it. The ProComps aren't the same quality.

Correct. The pro comps are far from the same quality as OME or Monroe. You can pick up the Monroe reflex shocks for bogo from most parts centers like pep boys. Then pick up a shock extender for them until you can get the full OME shocks.

 

[Hilldweller]

Yes thank you for mentioning the extra parts. I ordered trackbar and brake line relocation brackets last night as well. I was told the springs would get me 2.5".

Have a care with the angle of your driveshaft too. Be ready.

 

[kojackJKU]

They net you 2.5 when you have a fully loaded jeep with heavy bumpers etc. There are a lot of spring lifts that rate their lift heights after weight is on them. Others rate them on a stock jeep and then you loose some height when weighed down. It all depends on what company you buy from. Most of us know what is what, and OME will give you a little more height when installed on a light jeep. It is one of the best lifts out there however. To solve your front end issues you could get a set of drop brackets for the front arms and you will benefit from much better handling as well.

 

[JKU87]

Have a care with the angle of your driveshaft too. Be ready.

They net you 2.5 when you have a fully loaded jeep with heavy bumpers etc. There are a lot of spring lifts that rate their lift heights after weight is on them. Others rate them on a stock jeep and then you loose some height when weighed down. It all depends on what company you buy from. Most of us know what is what, and OME will give you a little more height when installed on a light jeep. It is one of the best lifts out there however. To solve your front end issues you could get a set of drop brackets for the front arms and you will benefit from much better handling as well.

Thanks again, guys. Yeah I'm happy I went with the HD springs because I'll be adding a winch and bumpers in time.

 

[JKU87]

I hope my rig won't look too high in the meantime hah. But the new ST Maxx should fill in nicely

 

[kojackJKU]

I would not worry about looks, more about the control. You will be fairly high and everything is going to be out of wack up front.

 

[Hilldweller]

I'm concerned about his driveshaft hitting the exhaust.

 

[JKU87]

I would not worry about looks, more about the control. You will be fairly high and everything is going to be out of wack up front.

What else would you recommend to help with control, Kojack?

 

[kojackJKU]

Drop brackets for your control arms would be the cheapest option. They reduce your clearance by an in inch or so but the jeep will handle great. Also, the drive shaft should not be an issue if he does not disco and flex out.

Control and drivability is a major concern to me, not the drive shaft.

 

[JKU87]

Drop brackets for your control arms would be the cheapest option. They reduce your clearance by an in inch or so but the jeep will handle great. Also, the drive shaft should not be an issue if he does not disco and flex out.

Control and drivability is a major concern to me, not the drive shaft.

I'll research drop brackets tonight. Thanks again Kojack. Yes control is my top priority so feel free to suggest anything else that would help. Tires, shocks and springs were last week so I don't have a huge budget.