sm31
Active Member
I am sorry to use such vague generalities as "good" but I wasn't sure how else to pose my question(s). And this has probably been covered many times but results evaded my crappy search skills.
We recently purchased a 2011 JKUR and I'm challenged to keep the lift height as low as possible for 3 reasons... or maybe just 2 depending on perspective. 1) my wife is vertically challenged. 2) Living in AK involves living with a lot of ice, and my wife doesn't relish the idea of "hopping" out of the jeep and onto her @ss in the parking lot. And, 3) I really don't want to add a slider that incorporates some sort of step that is lower than the slider itself so that it hangs on all the rocks, stumps, salmon carcasses, etc.
Wheeling habits & particulars:
Wheeling in AK involves a mix of mud, rocks, snow, and even tundra. I've been on several of the same trails they covered in JKX with my TJ, so I am planning for a similar level of difficulty. Wheel back spacing... probably 4.5" because that is what the beadlocks I'm looking at come in. Tires will likely be siped Cooper ST Maxx, 315/70/17. Also planning to trim fenders, pinch seams, etc. as much as possible.
Questions:
1) I really want the EVO plush rides but I can't see that they go less than 3". Does EVO make a 2.5" spring? I don't think so but I wanted to confirm. I know the difference is small but every little bit counts given the political situation ("Honey, these are only 2.5 inch springs...").
2) If I do find a good spring in the 2.5" range, can I achieve a reasonable (vague again! I'm sorry!) level of articulation or will I have to add a lot of bumpstop to eliminate rubbing?
Or maybe I just need to do the 3 inch plush rides and try to sell her on the superior ride quality... :hmm:
Thanks for reading!!
We recently purchased a 2011 JKUR and I'm challenged to keep the lift height as low as possible for 3 reasons... or maybe just 2 depending on perspective. 1) my wife is vertically challenged. 2) Living in AK involves living with a lot of ice, and my wife doesn't relish the idea of "hopping" out of the jeep and onto her @ss in the parking lot. And, 3) I really don't want to add a slider that incorporates some sort of step that is lower than the slider itself so that it hangs on all the rocks, stumps, salmon carcasses, etc.
Wheeling habits & particulars:
Wheeling in AK involves a mix of mud, rocks, snow, and even tundra. I've been on several of the same trails they covered in JKX with my TJ, so I am planning for a similar level of difficulty. Wheel back spacing... probably 4.5" because that is what the beadlocks I'm looking at come in. Tires will likely be siped Cooper ST Maxx, 315/70/17. Also planning to trim fenders, pinch seams, etc. as much as possible.
Questions:
1) I really want the EVO plush rides but I can't see that they go less than 3". Does EVO make a 2.5" spring? I don't think so but I wanted to confirm. I know the difference is small but every little bit counts given the political situation ("Honey, these are only 2.5 inch springs...").
2) If I do find a good spring in the 2.5" range, can I achieve a reasonable (vague again! I'm sorry!) level of articulation or will I have to add a lot of bumpstop to eliminate rubbing?
Or maybe I just need to do the 3 inch plush rides and try to sell her on the superior ride quality... :hmm:
Thanks for reading!!
