TJ Coilovers

[Scoop315]

So, I came across an old thread that discussed coiloverson TJs. Eddie pointed out that it could be tough to get Coilovers right on a TJ, but I'm curious if anyone has done it and had successes or failures installing them. On road drivability and comfort seem to be pluses forcoilovers, while also superior off-road handling while traveling fast and the slower pace of rock crawling. What are the downsides.

I'm looking at the Gen-Right Elite Coilover package. But I'm open to suggestions, of course.

 

[SPOOOBY]

I think Gen rite is top notch,if you can afford it should be awesome


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[Scoop315]

I think Gen rite is top notch,if you can afford it should be awesome


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Thanks. I guess I'm trying to avoid some common pitfalls. Maybe there's a suspension system that avoids most of them. Or maybe there are things to be aware of when doing the install.

 

[SPOOOBY]

Cheap labor,cheap results


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[Scoop315]

Cheap labor,cheap results


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Very true!

 

[SPOOOBY]

Ill be converting to rear genrite fourlink with coilovers


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[Scoop315]

Ill be converting to rear genrite fourlink with coilovers


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JK or TJ?

And I'm wondering about the differences in ride and handling that I should expect with the short wheel base.

 

[SPOOOBY]

I have a jku rubicon


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[SPOOOBY]

From all my reserch over last few years the ride cant be beat,and if you stretch it its to 100" or so its amazing on and off road


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[Scoop315]

From all my reserch over last few years the ride cant be beat,and if you stretch it its to 100" or so its amazing on and off road


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Cool. Now we're getting somewhere.

If I stick with the stock wheelbase, will the on road or off road characteristics be bad? Or is it just an issue of it being great, but could be better? And because I read where Eddie said getting Coilovers wrong on a TJ can be a problem, but he didn't expand on the thought.

I'd love to do the 100" wheel base, but that would set me back a bit, I think.

 

[SPOOOBY]

The longer the wheel base the lees choppy feel, and at 100 is considered the perfect all all around wheelbase,better clinbing ability more stable.


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[Scoop315]

The longer the wheel base the lees choppy feel, and at 100 is considered the perfect all all around wheelbase,better clinbing ability more stable.


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But, then you're getting into a whole different ball park in the $$ department, too. Right? The GenRight Elite system is $2500 less than the Legend system. Though, I guess I was going to have to change the drive shafts and exhaust systems anyway.


Need to go buy lottery tickets, or take on overtime...

 

[SPOOOBY]

Just depends on what you want, it your money and your jeep,and a hard decision


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[Scoop315]

Just depends on what you want, it your money and your jeep,and a hard decision


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Well, I said from the time I bought the jeep that I didn't want to go cheap and be stuck with some shitty parts that I'd have to replace multiple times. And the thought of having a ride that's good on and off road is probably worth the money.

 

[SPOOOBY]

I agree, cant wait too see pics


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[aribelin]

It is possible to get coilovers right on a TJ, well LJ in my case. Hard to describe the difference between custom suspension and a high quality lift kit.

 

[SPOOOBY]

Yes im jealous[emoji115]one day ill get there


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[Scoop315]

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It is possible to get coilovers right on a TJ, well LJ in my case. Hard to describe the difference between custom suspension and a high quality lift kit.

What set up do you have?

 

[aribelin]

What set up do you have?

ADS coilovers custom tuned by ADS at their shop in Tucson, ADS bump stops and aluminum links attached by Ballistic joints. ProRock 60's installed with all hand fabricated mounts by Campbell Racing.

 

[Scoop315]

ADS coilovers custom tuned by ADS at their shop in Tucson, ADS bump stops and aluminum links attached by Ballistic joints. ProRock 60's installed with all hand fabricated mounts by Campbell Racing.

Thanks. That looks like an incredible setup.