Purpose Built JKUR....looking for suggestions

[Sport43537]

I've been searching the forums for a few weeks, reading tons of posts on Teraflex Performance Leveling kits, RK 1.5" springs, and 10A springs. I'm looking to enhance the performance of my 2014 Rubicon Unlimited. I've listed several of the dual roles that I will use my vehicle for. Looking for advice / feedback on the best lift for my intended purpose
1. Daily driver
2. Hunting/camping trips with 4 adults and about 200# of guns/gear
3. Pulling 2800 camping trailer
4. Mainly overland type of 4 wheeling....not looking for a rock crawler
5. Looking to firm up factory ride, minimize brake dive, corner role, and enhance load carry capability (camping / hunting gear). I will be running stock bumpers and no additional armor.

I think my top options are:
1. Teraflex Performance Leveling Springs, factory Rubicon shocks. Maybe add a 3/4" rear spacer to maintain slight rake - concerned about reports of sagging springs
2. 10A Unlimited springs, 3/4" spacers, factory Rubicon shocks - thinking factory springs shouldn't suffer sagging in future, increased rate and height compared to regular rubicon springs
3. RK 1.5" triple rate springs, factory Rubicon shocks
4. OME springs (light front / Med rear), teraflex track bar bracket, Rancho 9000 shocks. I've ran the complete OME lift before, but thought shocks were too soft and track bar bracket was less than ideal.

I've ran AEV 2.5" on my previous rigs, loved the ride and handling, but looking for less lift.

Any comments / suggestions to my options?

 

[MR.Ty]

I suggests option two because of the deals you can get. But 10A I'm assuming 10th anniversary rubicon. Pretty sure they have the same suspension set up at the regular rubicon. Ride quality is great imo. Also for load capacities I think your only option is a full or semi float axle. I could be wrong though.

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[daryn1979]

You didn't mention what year JKUR you own, but if it's 2012+, you should be fine hauling that trailer. I think the biggest thing to bear in mind is that if you want to improve the stability of your jeep, you need to upgrade the shocks. You're already driving a Rubi, so if your shocks aren't cutting it for you- get rid of them. It sounds like you're looking to firm things up a bit, so the two best options are the Ranchos (because you can adjust them based on what you're doing) and Bilstein 5100s. I'm sure there are myriad other options for shocks out there, but it looks like you're trying to stick to a small budget, and those shocks can be had for around $300/set.

As far as springs- I've run spacers and I've run OME springs. I'll never run spacers again because I don't like half-assing things. If you're reading a lot about TeraFlex springs sagging- trust your gut. OME springs are really nice- I really liked mine when I had my TJ. I just went with 1.5" RK springs myself based on the reviews, and as soon as I get them installed, I'll chime in with my own. I figured that $560 shipped for the springs and Bilsteins, I really couldn't go wrong based on what I use my jeep for, which is basically the same as you, minus the camper. Also, depending on how often you tow your camper, you can always order a set of airbag helper springs- Firestone has a set for the rear that run around $100/pair.

 

[GetOutThere]

#4 would be my choice.

 

[Hilldweller]

Same sort of common sense use and build that I'll be doing. I have the tires already but after one long roadtrip with my trailer, springs and shocks soon...

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http://www.treaddepot.com/tire/90000019974.html

 

[CCH]

Hilldweller, I was looking at those same Synergy springs, but synergy recommends spacers with the factory wheels and that turned me off.

Sport, I like your goal. Doing similar stuff with mine, although if we end up with a trailer it will be a lot lighter. Driving my JK through the mountains in a relatively empty condition has left me with no desire to haul any more than I have to. I can tell you that hauling 900 pounds of people (two wrestlers in the 220 class, a 150, my young son and myself) and a modest amount of camping gear gave it some work going over the passes. That much trailer would have been pushing it. However, I have the 3.73 rear which puts me at a bit of a disadvantage. Currently looking for Craigslist 19/60 take off springs and maybe Rubicon shocks as the cheap and quick way to go.

 

[Jeep or Tacoma]

ihave ome and its worth it

 

[eaneumann]

I run Metalcloaks 2.5 lift with OME long travel shocks. The shocks are a little stiff, but great loaded. Handles great and I run 37's with cut flares. What size tire do you want to run?

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[Hilldweller]

Hilldweller, I was looking at those same Synergy springs, but synergy recommends spacers with the factory wheels and that turned me off. ....

Bullocks.

Andy has them on his Rubi with nothing else, is trailering just fine.

I'm running those tires on stock wheels right now with no lift. Just fine. Trailering is a might tedious with my 3.73s though; just have to pay attention and row through the gears properly...
If you were to run wider 33s, say a 285 series, then you'd need new wheels or (perish the thought) spacers.

It's not the "coolest" sort of build. You'll still look stock. But wisdom and skill count more than gizmos and uberbuilding in the real world.

 

[AndrewDM]

I am running the Synergy 1" springs with a winch and bumper. The ride is much improved over stock and I don't bottom out on trails as often. My trailer is light, approx 1100 lbs, so the Jeep sits level when loaded and towing. As for wheel spacers (or different wheels), you will need them with wider tires regardless of whose lift or springs you use.

There is a lengthy thread here about the Synergy springs.

-Andy

 

[CCH]

Stock look is fine, just not stock performance. I have the 255/75/17 ST Maxx, so it sounds like they'll work fine.

 

[Hilldweller]

Stock look is fine, just not stock performance. I have the 255/75/17 ST Maxx, so it sounds like they'll work fine.

That's the stock size but a better tire. I went one size up which works okay for a manual but wouldn't be so good on an autotranny.
I'm loving these tires, btw. You have different mud in CO but GA mud is dense and sticky; the Maxx doesn't seem to mind it at all.

 

[CCH]

Yup, picked the size based on your advice. So far the Coopers are working great. With limited use, I'm a fan.

Sport43537, have you pulled that load you described yet? Regardless of suspension and even with the 4.10, it really seems like a lot for that 3.6 to move. After a few trips with modest loads, I'm really looking at lightening everything I can about my load, and am going to be very careful about what I add to my rig. Of course, I have to pull some longer hills out here than you are dealing with, so maybe it's more of a regional issue.

 

[shays4me]

I wouldn't use a spacer and stock springs unless you like bottoming out a lot. A stiffer set of springs is definitely the way to go, and I'd add the heavy load springs in the front too. My next step would be an equalizer hitch for the trailer. It will be the best mod you do.