Difference between Sport S and Rubicon Suspension

[5JeepsAz]

How does one obtain a JT shock set up off a rubi to effect this swap?

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[steffen707]

I suppose I should disclaimer my behavior as I broke a molar, spent 2.5 hours in a dentist chair to sedate a exposed nerve and am enjoying my pain meds with a beer...

 

[steffen707]

How does one obtain a JT shock set up off a rubi to effect this swap?

buy the stock rubi setup off a guy that is upgrading to the 2" mopar

 

[JP1]

what? I'm not driving...
actually, it's time for a nap...

 

[Reasons]

Can we purchase Rubicon springs from Jeep/Mopar? That may be a cheaper option to lift a Sport S with Max Tow since the springs will not sag as much being thicker/beefier. Then add a 1.5" - 2" spacer lift. If not satisfied. IDK, just thinking out loud.

 

[Hootbro]

Can we purchase Rubicon springs from Jeep/Mopar? That may be a cheaper option to lift a Sport S with Max Tow since the springs will not sag as much being thicker/beefier. Then add a 1.5" - 2" spacer lift. If not satisfied. IDK, just thinking out loud.

Of course they can be purchased through normal dealer and other online MOPAR parts houses. The reality is that if you can wait, there is usually like new Rubicon take offs to be had for cheaper for sale than buying new OEM.

 

[Reasons]

Found the front and rear Rubicon springs.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/rear-coil-spring-jt

Can any of you Rubicon owners provide the 3 letter code for your springs? My google foo is failing me.

 

[Krash1642]

Hello,
New to the site but wanted to share this,
I just installed the stock suspension off of a 2020 gladiator rubicon to a gladiator sport S.
The springs are not longer but are much thicker. I believe this limited the amount of sag in the springs?? I did gain a good inch of lift.
The front lower control are are exactly the same size/length as the sport s.

So just for clarification if I get the rubi coil springs and fox shocks, I would not need anything else different to install such as the bump stops, sway bar links etc?

And second, how would you describe the ride/ drive difference from your original sport s feel? Thank you!!! I also have a sports and can grab shocks/springs only from a rubi... just wanna make sure m making the right decision. Thanks for your input! @Jtleng

 

[steffen707]

Found the front and rear Rubicon springs.

https://www.quadratec.com/p/mopar/rear-coil-spring-jt

Can any of you Rubicon owners provide the 3 letter code for your springs? My google foo is failing me.

but which spring code is for rubicon? There's like 50 springs in that link.

Also this says springs starting at like $97 EACH. Then add in cost of 4 shocks, and you're well over the going rate of $500-$800 for a take off Rubicon suspension.

Plus, you don't get the end table.....or crate, right @JP1 ?

 

[steffen707]

So just for clarification if I get the rubi coil springs and fox shocks, I would not need anything else different to install such as the bump stops, sway bar links etc?

And second, how would you describe the ride/ drive difference from your original sport s feel? Thank you!!! I also have a sports and can grab shocks/springs only from a rubi... just wanna make sure m making the right decision. Thanks for your input!

i too wanna know.

 

[Reasons]

but which spring code is for rubicon? There's like 50 springs in that link.

Also this says springs starting at like $97 EACH. Then add in cost of 4 shocks, and you're well over the going rate of $500-$800 for a take off Rubicon suspension.

Plus, you don't get the end table.....or crate, right @JP1 ?

Which is why I'm asking for JT Rubicon owners to chime in on what their spring codes are.

Additionally, easy to say - "just wait for JT Rubicon takeoffs..." but the reality is, not much out there near me nor are there any in the classifieds willing to ship.

The beauty is that there are options out there and it is good to get that info out to the masses for them to decide on what to do.

 

[steffen707]

Which is why I'm asking for JT Rubicon owners to chime in on what their spring codes are.

Additionally, easy to say - "just wait for JT Rubicon takeoffs..." but the reality is, not much out there near me nor are there any in the classifieds willing to ship.

The beauty is that there are options out there and it is good to get that info out to the masses for them to decide on what to do.

I think they should either buy a 2" Mopar upgrade kit, or buy a rubicon take off.

I got mine from a Floridian who was in California who flew to Iowa, drove to Wisconsin then back to Florida. You don't have to have somebody close by, but it helps,lol

 

[Jtleng]

So just for clarification if I get the rubi coil springs and fox shocks, I would not need anything else different to install such as the bump stops, sway bar links etc?

And second, how would you describe the ride/ drive difference from your original sport s feel? Thank you!!! I also have a sports and can grab shocks/springs only from a rubi... just wanna make sure m making the right decision. Thanks for your input! @Jtleng

Correct, the sway bar links and front lower control arm are exactly the same size as the sport s with the tow package.

The ride is still good with the rubicon springs and FOX shocks but you can feel the road a little more but feels tighter if that makes sense.
I will take a picture of the spring tags in the morning,
To hot at 111degrees in the shade right now to crawl under there

 

[steffen707]

Correct, the sway bar links and front lower control arm are exactly the same size as the sport s with the tow package.

with the cheaper tow package, or with the MAX TOW package?

 

[ThirtyOne]

Not sure on the JT but on the Wrangler it is very hard to match up springs by code. They use lots of different springs based on the build. To get the springiest we always look for a rubicon with hard top, max tow, and steel bumper.

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