Custom Hybrid Suspension Mix for Max Tow Gladiator (JKS / Dobinsons / Fox)

[WILDHOBO]

I heard the same thing a few years ago then it was bought out then re-released to market.

Wheel Pros bought Teraflex. They in the beginning didn’t see the need for the teraflex wheel skus. My impression is that they responded to how many people responded by begging them not to end the nomad line. I was one of those.

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[montechie]

I run a similar setup, I have the 2" Dobinson coils +100lbs up front, +400-600 rear, with Falcon SP2 2.1 Monotube (similar to Fox IPF but with some minimal adjustability), and JKS trackbars. Dobinsons measures their coils from a regular JT, so a Rubicon would get 1" of lift if going for the lightest springs. With a winch, ~400lbs constant load in the back and backseat area I got about 1/2" up front and 3/4" in the rear. It restored a light rake (I was squatted with the soft Rubi coils). My 35x12.5" Grabbers don't rub with the swaybar disconnected and stuffed (no surprise since I'm close to stock height).

It rides and corners great (sooo much better than stock), I don't feel the need for aftermarket arms with current setup. I did need the trackbars to recenter the rear axle and multirate coils so they wouldn't bow into the frame at full articulation/compression. I didn't catch what JT you have, so YMMV on amount of lift you'll get and change in factory angles. I'm on dirt, rough roads multiple times a week (rural life) and have no complaints with the ride. I've been on this setup 3ish years.

I've ran JKS through the ringer on my LJR for ~10 years and they've been great, and still have replacement bits for it (haven't needed yet). Can't say what their current quality is, the trackbars are fine though. So many companies have gone down the shitter the last 4ish years with private equity plays. I went JKS since I could get a discount via OnX, and haven't had a problem yet. I would pick JKS over Mopar in a heartbeat though, no hesitation. The Mopar kit is overpriced for what it is, feature-wise, and the bushings don't have a great rep for longevity.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I run a similar setup, I have the 2" Dobinson coils +100lbs up front, +400-600 rear, with Falcon SP2 2.1 Monotube (similar to Fox IPF but with some minimal adjustability), and JKS trackbars. Dobinsons measures their coils from a regular JT, so a Rubicon would get 1" of lift if going for the lightest springs. With a winch, ~400lbs constant load in the back and backseat area I got about 1/2" up front and 3/4" in the rear. It restored a light rake (I was squatted with the soft Rubi coils). My 35x12.5" Grabbers don't rub with the swaybar disconnected and stuffed (no surprise since I'm close to stock height).

It rides and corners great (sooo much better than stock), I don't feel the need for aftermarket arms with current setup. I did need the trackbars to recenter the rear axle and multirate coils so they wouldn't bow into the frame at full articulation/compression. I didn't catch what JT you have, so YMMV on amount of lift you'll get and change in factory angles. I'm on dirt, rough roads multiple times a week (rural life) and have no complaints with the ride. I've been on this setup 3ish years.

I've ran JKS through the ringer on my LJR for ~10 years and they've been great, and still have replacement bits for it (haven't needed yet). Can't say what their current quality is, the trackbars are fine though. So many companies have gone down the shitter the last 4ish years with private equity plays. I went JKS since I could get a discount via OnX, and haven't had a problem yet. I would pick JKS over Mopar in a heartbeat though, no hesitation. The Mopar kit is overpriced for what it is, feature-wise, and the bushings don't have a great rep for longevity.

Jks bushings are hot garbage. I previously had their arms and front track bar. All bushings failed multiple times, and the track bar came out coated in rust from end to end.

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