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OK...so I've been digging through threads on coilovers for a couple hours now... I'm trying to figure out what to do for shocks. I've been looking at doing bypass shocks but was concerned with the possibility of damaging them so I'm trying to figure out what a good solution would be. Here's a thread I posted with some of my concerns on that. I felt it was relevant for me to post this new thread geared more towards my questions on coilovers...
http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66898
FRONT: Ok so on the front I was looking at the Poly Performance front coilover mounts. They're weld on and look pretty stout. I think the front Is going to be easier to set up as there isn't as much to deal with as far as clearance issues. Not really sure what length of coilovers I should be running though to be around a 3-4" overall lift.
REAR: The rear is where I really had a lot of questions... I see many different variations and I've tried to read up a lot on them. Some of the ones that seem easier to do are like the Poly and Rebel ones that weld/bolt in the rear and angle the coilovers backwards, however that doesn't seem like it would give the optimal performance for the coilovers plus it leaves them exposed in the rear. I've had a couple people say this isn't a big issue but I'm still a little concerned about it. This makes me think that an outboard option might be the way to go. I DO currently have a Currie RJ60 in the rear but I believe its pretty close to factory width...and from what I understand it means I will have to notch the frame rail to fit coilovers outboard?? How difficult is it do to this? Is it really worth it? I don't really want to cut holes in the body as I do still haul shit and dont want to lose space in the rear of my 2dr, plus I still use the rear seat on occasion. Also, I occasionally do some water crossings And I really don't water to be pouring into the Jeep lol. I'm also not sure what length of shocks to run in the rear. I'm assuming 14" is probably what I'm going to want to shoot for?? Do I also have to run aftermarket wheels for the backspacing?? I'm just on Rubi wheels right now with wheel spacers so I assume i would need to get different wheels too. Also, is there anyone that makes mounts for the rear to do them outboard??
What else would I need to to to run coilovers? Any recommendations on shock brands? Ive been looking at King bypass shocks to run in the near future, but as I mentioned, I'm concerned with damaging the rear ones and I would hate to ruin a $700 shock. So if I am capable of doing coilovers for close to the same cost and doing it fairly easily I might just wait a little longer go that route instead of doing regular or bypass shocks to get me by until I can do coilovers. At some point I may be looking at doing a comp cut/stretch so it would be nice to do the coilovers in such a way that will allow me to do this a couple years from now. Also, what brand of shocks do you guys recommend? I've been looking at Kings as they should be easily rebuildable and parts are very available, but I've been told that King may not have the greatest customer service if say I damage a shock body? I'm not afraid to spend some money on setting up my suspension, but I need to get an idea of what direction to go that way I can make a plan. If its gonna cost me a boatload to do it I might just go with some remote resi's for now so I can wheel while I save up some money to try to do it the way I want it.
http://www.jkowners.com/forum/showthread.php?t=66898
FRONT: Ok so on the front I was looking at the Poly Performance front coilover mounts. They're weld on and look pretty stout. I think the front Is going to be easier to set up as there isn't as much to deal with as far as clearance issues. Not really sure what length of coilovers I should be running though to be around a 3-4" overall lift.
REAR: The rear is where I really had a lot of questions... I see many different variations and I've tried to read up a lot on them. Some of the ones that seem easier to do are like the Poly and Rebel ones that weld/bolt in the rear and angle the coilovers backwards, however that doesn't seem like it would give the optimal performance for the coilovers plus it leaves them exposed in the rear. I've had a couple people say this isn't a big issue but I'm still a little concerned about it. This makes me think that an outboard option might be the way to go. I DO currently have a Currie RJ60 in the rear but I believe its pretty close to factory width...and from what I understand it means I will have to notch the frame rail to fit coilovers outboard?? How difficult is it do to this? Is it really worth it? I don't really want to cut holes in the body as I do still haul shit and dont want to lose space in the rear of my 2dr, plus I still use the rear seat on occasion. Also, I occasionally do some water crossings And I really don't water to be pouring into the Jeep lol. I'm also not sure what length of shocks to run in the rear. I'm assuming 14" is probably what I'm going to want to shoot for?? Do I also have to run aftermarket wheels for the backspacing?? I'm just on Rubi wheels right now with wheel spacers so I assume i would need to get different wheels too. Also, is there anyone that makes mounts for the rear to do them outboard??
What else would I need to to to run coilovers? Any recommendations on shock brands? Ive been looking at King bypass shocks to run in the near future, but as I mentioned, I'm concerned with damaging the rear ones and I would hate to ruin a $700 shock. So if I am capable of doing coilovers for close to the same cost and doing it fairly easily I might just wait a little longer go that route instead of doing regular or bypass shocks to get me by until I can do coilovers. At some point I may be looking at doing a comp cut/stretch so it would be nice to do the coilovers in such a way that will allow me to do this a couple years from now. Also, what brand of shocks do you guys recommend? I've been looking at Kings as they should be easily rebuildable and parts are very available, but I've been told that King may not have the greatest customer service if say I damage a shock body? I'm not afraid to spend some money on setting up my suspension, but I need to get an idea of what direction to go that way I can make a plan. If its gonna cost me a boatload to do it I might just go with some remote resi's for now so I can wheel while I save up some money to try to do it the way I want it.
