JT Sport S Ecodiesel Lift options..

[amg55driver]

Before I ordered my JT Sport S Ecodiesel, I bought JT Rubicon FOX full suspension kit off of my friend JTR, intention to install them on my JT when it arrives.

Found out that Ecodiesel engine is about 400 lbs heavier so the suspension is different than gas Sport S.

I have JTR steel bumper and going to add winch later, so need to compensate to the additional weight.
Also have 17x8.5 et-10 and 35" tires to put on.

couple scenarios here, please help me out if you have better ideas.

1. install FULL JTR suspension FOX shocks and springs, add 2" front and 1.5" rear leveling spacer lift.
2. install ONLY FOX shocks and leave the stock Ecodiesel springs, add 2" front and rear leveling spacer lift.
3. install FOX shocks and Rubicon rear springs, add 2" front and 1.5" rear leveling spacer lift.

As you can tell, I want to really use this FOX shocks, purchasing new 2" MOPAR lift kit is NOT an option.
I want to get at least 2" front lift over stock, to compensate of the new weights from bumper / winch, and still level the truck even in the rear.

Please help!

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[SloW8]

Easy way would be to add spacers, but your spring rates will likely be wrong. That would be the cheapest way to go.

You could buy a pair of front only diesel springs from any lift maker for a few hundred and then get spacers for the rear to level it out. That would be another budget way to go.

(Edit) Another thought would be to get the part numbers from the diesel JTR springs and just order those. That would ensure you have the right spring rates for the front at least.