EVO Bolt On Coilovers good enough?

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Sully151

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So Here is the deal. I can't afford the DTD. I can maybe scratch by with Bolt Ons. I know the DTD is the best way to go, but let's face it, I spend 90% of my life on paved roads and my jeep is a 2008 with 100,000 miles. Who knows how long she's got.

It seems like a lot of people start talking about the bolt ons then end up going full on DTD (Must be single without kids;) )

Is the Bolt on system good enough? will my on road ride be a lot better than my current teraflex lift with 9550 shocks? Will off road still see a noticeable improvement?
 
I am also facing the same controversy... I want to do the bolt on coilovers but I'm afraid I'll want the DTD a year later :crazyeyes: either way they are both outstanding kits!
 
Sully151 said:
So Here is the deal. I can't afford the DTD. I can maybe scratch by with Bolt Ons. I know the DTD is the best way to go, but let's face it, I spend 90% of my life on paved roads and my jeep is a 2008 with 100,000 miles. Who knows how long she's got.

It seems like a lot of people start talking about the bolt ons then end up going full on DTD (Must be single without kids;) )

Is the Bolt on system good enough? will my on road ride be a lot better than my current teraflex lift with 9550 shocks? Will off road still see a noticeable improvement?
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I can tell you that i am gunning to put the bolt on kit in both of my 2 builds a 2012 and 2014! They are from what i have seen and read the best bolt on coilovers system for a jk! dont have to cut into the tub at all. Also the ride would be better the your current set up (its better then most including mine), as for the off road you will see a huge difference in recovery and a little more flex!
 
Springs make the ride more than shocks. If budget is a concern I'd got with a set of EVO plush ride coils and either Rancho or Bilstein shocks. You can buy this set up in the Enforcer kit or piecemeal it. If you think you want DTD/Evolever save your money and buy it down the road.
 
I had a RC 3 1/2" with 35's on my 08JKU for 3+ years. I went over to the bolt on's front and rear with the 4" LA's from EVO. I LOVE my ride!!!! I Love the FLEX. The trails are much easier with this set up than before. I can honestly say that I wish I would have gone DTD but if your on road 90% of the time, the BO's will do you fine! BTW, 75,000 and still kicking..... I will keep it long after the engine goes out! I will be even more happy with it with a bigger engine and new trany with an Advanced transfer case! Some Dynatrac 60's, maybe 80!
 
My first suspension was full traction coils and Bilsteins. I noticed a big improvement going to the bolt on coilovers in both on road(better handling in turns at speed) and definitely offroad I felt less beat up rock crawling and dirt road with bumps. I do run with guys that have DTD. Only time I can't keep up is at speed on dirt roads with a lot of bumps/whoops. I'm hesitant to go beyond 45 , while they are comfortably pushing over 60.
 
I just did the bolt on kit on mine and I'm here to tell you it's a difference between night and day. From my house I take a 20 mile washboard fire road to get to the trails. I used to run it about 25mph at best but last weekend I ran it closer to 50 and had a blast doing so.
 
This is really a subjective question to some degree. A decision of budget and performance. Have you ever been in a jeep with either bolt-ons or DTD? Do you know what is delivered by both? Do you plan on building the rest of your rig accordingly and have the budget/means/offroad experience to do so? Currently running TF coils and 9550s, you have many improvements to gain.

As MTG said, you may be quite happy with EVO plush coils and an upgrade in shocks to ranchos or bilsteins. Can upgrade shocks from there with the Kings 2.0 or 2.5. It's what MTG, myself and several others run (Enforcer with King 2.5s). A great set up that I honestly haven't heard any complaints or limitations on given what it is.

Then you have bolt-ons. An upgrade from Enforcer many will say. You can go faster and harder in rougher terrain. That seems to be the consensus. Start thinking about beefing up other areas to absorb the abuse though.

DTD. Now your talking like a big dog. Not for those with a thin pocketbook, or kids with college in the future...LOL.;) Beef up everything else. You could always go with the DTD set up but only run a single bypass. This allows you to upgrade in the future to a DTD.

Have fun with your decision. Took me almost two years to decide and finally pull the trigger to go with "just" the Enforcer and kings. :crazyeyes:
 
Sully151 said:
So Here is the deal. I can't afford the DTD. I can maybe scratch by with Bolt Ons. I know the DTD is the best way to go, but let's face it, I spend 90% of my life on paved roads and my jeep is a 2008 with 100,000 miles. Who knows how long she's got.

It seems like a lot of people start talking about the bolt ons then end up going full on DTD (Must be single without kids;) )

Is the Bolt on system good enough? will my on road ride be a lot better than my current teraflex lift with 9550 shocks? Will off road still see a noticeable improvement?
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I went from your Teraflex lift and 9550s to bolt on's a couple years ago and there is no comparison both on road and off road. The only way to make a DTD worth doing is if you are running D60s, otherwise at those high speeds with whoops you will eventually kill your stock axles.
 
I've been researching different lifts for the past year. I originally started looking at budget boost kits, then some teraflex kits, and finally started looking at Evo. I was originally thinking of the bolt on long arm kit with 4" plush ride coils but after talking to some people on here I ended up going for the bolt on coilovers. One of the main reasons for going with this kit was being able to buy it in sections. Being that I have a 4 door I only needed adjustable front lower arms, drag link flip, then the front and rear coilover kits. Right now I have everything here except the rear coilovers. I'm still saving but it's very close. Btw, my jeep is a daily driver and spends about 90% on road as well. I think SaddleTramp on here has the bolt on kits front and rear on his which is also a daily driver. Maybe he will chime in.
 
Jkzinger said:
I went from your Teraflex lift and 9550s to bolt on's a couple years ago and there is no comparison both on road and off road. The only way to make a DTD worth doing is if you are running D60s, otherwise at those high speeds with whoops you will eventually kill your stock axles.
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You can with some degree of ease kill 60's also!!! :-(

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Sully151 said:
So Here is the deal. I can't afford the DTD. I can maybe scratch by with Bolt Ons. I know the DTD is the best way to go, but let's face it, I spend 90% of my life on paved roads and my jeep is a 2008 with 100,000 miles. Who knows how long she's got.

It seems like a lot of people start talking about the bolt ons then end up going full on DTD (Must be single without kids;) )

Is the Bolt on system good enough? will my on road ride be a lot better than my current teraflex lift with 9550 shocks? Will off road still see a noticeable improvement?
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From a guy who's run both setups, what I can tell you is this - the EVO bolt on coil over kit is hands down the best suspension system you can get out there with the exception of the DTD. If ride quality is more important than all around performance that includes greater flex, I would have to agree with MTG and might recommend you just get the Enforcer kit which comes with Plush Ride coils and BIGGER King shocks than what you would get with the bolt on kit. You'd save some money and would get a superior ride. Otherwise, the DTD's are in a league of their own and that's why it comes at a premium.

Having said all that, I would answer yes, the bolt on kit is more than just good enough - it's a great kit. Your on road ride will be significantly better than your current setup and you will see a significant improvement off road.
 
Jkzinger said:
I went from your Teraflex lift and 9550s to bolt on's a couple years ago and there is no comparison both on road and off road. The only way to make a DTD worth doing is if you are running D60s, otherwise at those high speeds with whoops you will eventually kill your stock axles.
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I'd have to agree. I've tried doing it with stock axles and killed them very quickly.

xflstl said:
You can with some degree of ease kill 60's also!!! :-(
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Depends on what 60 you get and that's why I run ProRock's :yup:
 
wayoflife said:
If ride quality is more important than all around performance that includes greater flex, I would have to agree with MTG and might recommend you just get the Enforcer kit which comes with Plush Ride coils and BIGGER King shocks than what you would get with the bolt on kit. You'd save some money and would get a superior ride.
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So the enforcer with 2.5 kings and plush coils will ride smoother than the bolt on coilovers?

Edit: sorry for the redundant question but I'm just trying to confirm.

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trailless said:
So the enforcer with 2.5 kings and plush coils will ride smoother than the bolt on coilovers?

Edit: sorry for the redundant question but I'm just trying to confirm.

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Right out of the box, yes. The bolt on coil overs are superior in that they will provide a greater degree of flex and, can be valved and setup with different spring rates.
 
wayoflife said:
Right out of the box, yes. The bolt on coil overs are superior in that they will provide a greater degree of flex and, can be valved and setup with different spring rates.
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Thank you! I'm still trying to decide between the two.

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Sully151 said:
So Here is the deal. I can't afford the DTD. I can maybe scratch by with Bolt Ons. I know the DTD is the best way to go, but let's face it, I spend 90% of my life on paved roads and my jeep is a 2008 with 100,000 miles. Who knows how long she's got.

It seems like a lot of people start talking about the bolt ons then end up going full on DTD (Must be single without kids;) )

Is the Bolt on system good enough? will my on road ride be a lot better than my current teraflex lift with 9550 shocks? Will off road still see a noticeable improvement?
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You are getting good advice from MTG, Rancho Rubi and Eddie buying the best stuff for the buck even if it means waiting a month or two is worth it in the end trust me the people at American Express and I have cut a lot of junk off my rigs before i real got what i wanted all along. Good luck:twocents::twocents:
 
wayoflife said:
I'd have to agree. I've tried doing it with stock axles and killed them very quickly.



Depends on what 60 you get and that's why I run ProRock's :yup:
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Well I am no axle expert, but I know enough to say that my problem/ damage was pretty much due to the driver!!! I broke all my toys as a child also!!! :)

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xflstl said:
Well I am no axle expert, but I know enough to say that my problem/ damage was pretty much due to the driver!!! I broke all my toys as a child also!!! :)

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If I recall, you have a Currie Rock Jock? If so, I wouldn't be too hard on yourself. Grandpa Randy from the JKX broke his Rock Jocks so many times that he finally swapped them out for a set of ProRocks.
 
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