SUSPENSION Questions?

Tylersilverjku · Oct 12, 2015

Hey guys so im pretty new to the jeep world and all the awesome things the jeep world has to offer! I have some questions as all new people would, My first major question is i already have a basic lift kit (3 inches and 315 12.5 17 tires) and im looking to upgrade my suspension to give my jeep a smoother ride mines harsh now. Its very stiff and tough.I want to keep the 3 inch lift it looks good on my jeep. Im looking to keep 315 12.5 17 tires what are some good coils or shocks or would it be netter to go with coil overs? Any feedback is appreciated

wayoflife · Oct 12, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Hey guys so im pretty new to the jeep world and all the awesome things the jeep world has to offer! I have some questions as all new people would, My first major question is i already have a basic lift kit (3 inches and 315 12.5 17 tires) and im looking to upgrade my suspension to give my jeep a smoother ride mines harsh now. Its very stiff and tough.I want to keep the 3 inch lift it looks good on my jeep. Im looking to keep 315 12.5 17 tires what are some good coils or shocks or would it be netter to go with coil overs? Any feedback is appreciated

Most of ride quality comes from your coils. If you find that your ride is harsh, they are most likely too firm. Depending on what shocks you are running with them won't help anything too. I don't know what kit you are running but swapping out your coils for something like a set of EVO plush rides alone will most likely make a big difference.

Tylersilverjku · Oct 12, 2015

Thanks for the reply! I just have a basic pretty cheap zone lift (basic could and shocks I don't even have a name for them just whatever the come with). I've read a lot on what you have to say about teraflex because I've heard good on their springs and I'm looking for fox shocks because on the good thing I hear about fox and a few friends of mine have them. Any comments there?

wayoflife · Oct 12, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Thanks for the reply! I just have a basic pretty cheap zone lift (basic could and shocks I don't even have a name for them just whatever the come with). I've read a lot on what you have to say about teraflex because I've heard good on their springs and I'm looking for fox shocks because on the good thing I hear about fox and a few friends of mine have them. Any comments there?

TeraFlex coils are about the STIFFIST ones you can buy. If you don't like your ride quality now, I would definitely stay away from them. Fox shocks are nice but they alone or coupled with stiff coils won't soften up your ride.

Tylersilverjku · Oct 12, 2015

wayoflife said:
TeraFlex coils are about the STIFFIST ones you can buy. If you don't like your ride quality now, I would definitely stay away from them. Fox shocks are nice but they alone or coupled with stiff coils won't soften up your ride.

Okay! I looked into the EVO plush those don't seem to bad they won't break the bank either which is always nice! Have you ever rode with EVO coils with fox shocks? Or would you have any recommendations on shocks? Also with running 315 12.5 17 and a 3 inch lift should I run longer control arms? New sway bars etc?

wayoflife · Oct 12, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Okay! I looked into the EVO plush those don't seem to bad they won't break the bank either which is always nice! Have you ever rode with EVO coils with fox shocks? Or would you have any recommendations on shocks? Also with running 315 12.5 17 and a 3 inch lift should I run longer control arms? New sway bars etc?

They will ride well with Fox Shocks. Although, I might consider a set of Rancho 9000's instead as they will be more affordable and are adjustable to your liking. There is no need for "longer" control arms but if you don't have a set of front adjustable lower control arms, you might find them beneficial to set your caster.

Tylersilverjku · Oct 12, 2015

wayoflife said:
They will ride well with Fox Shocks. Although, I might consider a set of Rancho 9000's instead as they will be more affordable and are adjustable to your liking. There is no need for "longer" control arms but if you don't have a set of front adjustable lower control arms, you might find them beneficial to set your caster.

Can't you adjust fox shocks as well or are ranchos just easier?

wayoflife · Oct 12, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Can't you adjust fox shocks as well or are ranchos just easier?

You really would pay almost $350 a shock when you could get one that's probably just as good as far as comfort goes for about $100?

MedixJK · Oct 12, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Can't you adjust fox shocks as well or are ranchos just easier?

In that price range, just the ranchos i believe. The work well with the evo coils, especially for not that much money. You could get nicer shocks of course, but youll pay for it.

MedixJK · Oct 12, 2015

MedixJK said:
In that price range, just the ranchos i believe. The work well with the evo coils, especially for not that much money. You could get nicer shocks of course, but youll pay for it.

Edit: well shit, Eddie, your too fast.

Tylersilverjku · Oct 12, 2015

wayoflife said:
You really would pay almost $350 a shock when you could get one that's probably just as good as far as comfort goes for about $100?

And that makes sense I see where you're coming from! Thanks for the advice!

Tylersilverjku · Oct 13, 2015

Has anyone had experience with rock krawlers 3.5 inch coil springs?

JakeJK · Oct 13, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
Has anyone had experience with rock krawlers 3.5 inch coil springs?

I've got RK 2.5 coils on my JK I like them a lot if compare them to stock, ride comfort wise. Many people say the plush rides are a good bit softer but the RK coils and bilstein 5100 shocks pair well for me

Tylersilverjku · Oct 13, 2015

How long have you been running them? I'm thinking about running 3.5 inch ones

seanb33 · Oct 13, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
How long have you been running them? I'm thinking about running 3.5 inch ones

I have ran the 3.5" Rock Krawler springs on my previous jeep and found them to be too stiff. I had them paired with a set of Bilstein 5100 shocks.

Tylersilverjku · Oct 13, 2015

seanb33 said:
I have ran the 3.5" Rock Krawler springs on my previous jeep and found them to be too stiff. I had them paired with a set of Bilstein 5100 shocks.

What are you running now in terms of suspension? Shocks coils coilovers? etc

seanb33 · Oct 13, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
What are you running now in terms of suspension? Shocks coils coilovers? etc

I sold that Jeep and went with King Coilovers on my new Jeep. Before I sold my Jeep, I was going to switch my Rock Krawler springs to Evo plush ride coils.

Tylersilverjku · Oct 13, 2015

seanb33 said:
I sold that Jeep and went with King Coilovers on my new Jeep. Before I sold my Jeep, I was going to switch my Rock Krawler springs to Evo plush ride coils.

Oh wouldn't coilovers be nice!

JakeJK · Oct 13, 2015

Tylersilverjku said:
How long have you been running them? I'm thinking about running 3.5 inch ones

About 4 months, I like them a lot but if comfort is a main priority I'd go ahead and pay the extra coin for the plush rides to be honest

I come from driving a 2000 f150 so this rides better than it did so it doesn't bother me at all, I need to drive a stock jeep again to feel the difference

Tylersilverjku · Oct 13, 2015

JakeJK said:
About 4 months, I like them a lot but if comfort is a main priority I'd go ahead and pay the extra coin for the plush rides to be honest

I come from driving a 2000 f150 so this rides better than it did so it doesn't bother me at all, I need to drive a stock jeep again to feel the difference

Alright! Thanks for the advice there man I appreciate it!

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