Mix and match springs - Front Rubicon springs only

[Garemlin]

So I've been sitting on a set of Rubicon take-offs. Still debating on what I want to do. The more I look at my Gladiator, the more the rake bothers me. But I don't want to lose all the rake for occasions when I tow. Which won't be anything substantial.

So I had a thought. What if I were to just install the Rubicon front springs? From most accounts the Rubi suspension adds anywhere from 3/4 - 1". Difference front to back is about 1.5". Would there be any negatives with installing just the front Rubi springs and leave my stock Willys springs in the rear?

Option two is a 3/4 front spacer lift.
Option three is the full Rubi suspension with a 3/4 front spacer lift.

But for now I'd like some input on just running the front Rubi springs

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[danielspivey]

I don’t know if this helps, but I run the front rubi springs and rubi shocks all around and I like the set up on my sport w max tow. Slight rake, .5-.75” barely noticeable. When I tow my TT I have a WDH so the rake isn’t needed. Generally speaking, if you tow something that drastically affects your rake, you probably need a WDH. Also, your low beams are going to be hitting everyone in the face at night time.

I ended up putting on a 2” spacer lift and love the stance.

 

[Boostnu]

If you decide to do this I’d buy the rear rubicon springs if you want to part with them.

 

[Garemlin]

If you decide to do this I’d buy the rear rubicon springs if you want to part with them.

I'll keep that in mind.

 

[rickettsj]

i'm also curious to see exactly how much lift you get from them and how much the ride will change......the willys package seems like unchartered territory for swapping rubicon parts.

 

[Garemlin]

i'm also curious to see exactly how much lift you get from them and how much the ride will change......the willys package seems like unchartered territory for swapping rubicon parts.

Bad thing is my Willys rear springs have no tags on them. So there is no way to compare them to other OEM springs.

 

[Mac]

I am using front Rubicon springs with max tow rear springs and Rubicon shocks, also have Daystar 1.5” front and .75” rear spacers. It has the stance I want. I did adjust my headlights. I have a set of rear Rubicon springs I would sell for $25.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

"Rubicon springs" - that covers at least 2, likely 3 spring numbers for front, similar for rear. NOT ALL Rubicon springs are the same! The Rubicon that's not "fully loaded" will have lighter springs than a fully loaded Rubicon with steel bumper, hard top and every option you can get on it. So - results can vary a lot. And what you put them on will determine how much difference in height there is. Put the light Rubicon springs on a heavy JT it won't go up much, put the heavy Rubicon springs on a light JT - you'll get more lift, and so on. So when you say "Rubicon springs" - keep in mind YOUR Rubicon springs, the ones you got, may be totally different numbers than the springs I bought.
That being said - I was disappointed in the drop at the rear of my truck when testing it with a load of block. It sagged a LOT (it's an Overland so that's sort of expected)
So what I did was to put Rubicon springs under the front (the lighter numbers) and max tow springs under the rear. That raised the front almost an inch and the back was down a touch because the maw tow springs are not as tall - but take a load better so the drop was barely noticeable.
I put Fox Rubicon take-off shocks all the way around. Less bounce but now the bounce is returning - certain bumps it oscillates at least a couple of times before stopping. It's like those shocks went weak already. Not impressed with that.

Then I put a steel bumper (HEAVY) and winch (very heavy) on it and dropped the truck a good half inch.
I didn't like that at all so I put a 3/4" Daystar spacer lift kit under all 4 corners. It sits nicely now and rides decent. Not as comfy and cushy as the stock OVerland ride, but still great for a Jeep, IMO.

I recently hauled some heavy loads of retaining wall blocks and other stuff - and the truck sat nicely.

 

[Dick]

I don’t know if this helps, but I run the front rubi springs and rubi shocks all around and I like the set up on my sport w max tow. Slight rake, .5-.75” barely noticeable. When I tow my TT I have a WDH so the rake isn’t needed. Generally speaking, if you tow something that drastically affects your rake, you probably need a WDH. Also, your low beams are going to be hitting everyone in the face at night time.

I ended up putting on a 2” spacer lift and love the stance.

That's a fu#$ing nice truck. ?

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