Just a tip, when doing the front springs, instead of using a spring compressor if you jack up the opposite side it will cause the side to lower and you should be able to manually squeeze in and out the spring.
I jacked up the axle then used my high-lift to lift the body higher from the axle. Put my 6 ton jack stand under the body and lowered the front axle far enough that I was able to slide out my old RC 3.5" coils and put in my new RK 3.5" coils without compressing the springs. Using that high-lift on my front bumper D-ring gave enough separation that I probably could have put 5" lift coils in without having to compress the coils.
Thanks for the video. Helped assure me that I didn't have to disconnect any steering components or control arms to get the axle to drop that low. I did the front last weekend and on to the back tomorrow.
Suggestion , for the front brake lines i would run them behind the actual shock along with the abs wire and buy some teraflex brake line anchors there around 20-25 bucks and this will give you lots more brake line droop and the anchor will prevent the lines from getting caught . that location you have it in now is for stock brake lines
Coil spring compressor, when front wheel drive struts were new in the 80s I embarrased myself when the compressors let go into the garage ceiling. I now add a couple loops from a ratchet strap before I pull out the coils.
Put rubicon express on my wife’s Jeep. Now it rides like a 72 kenworth cabover only stiffer. You can listen to your dashboard trying to eject itself out of the Jeep as you go down a graded dirt road
I just found your video and realize that it's been 2 years but in case you haven't changed out the RC shocks, I just found out that the Rubicon Express shocks are made by Bilstein.
Rubicon express springs are VERY stiff and ride rough Metalcloak springs are much better I swapped out my rubicon’s for Metalcloak and love the ride on and off road
Don’t but the rubicon express shocks. They are a little short on length and not at all soft. I’m on the RE 2.5” lift and it rides sooooo rough... about to swap out the springs with RK triple rate. ( we live in New Orleans , it’s rough) I’ll be replacing the RE shocks with Bilisteins before Memorial Day.
If you didn't paint those coils with Duracoat before install you fuct up!! RE coils will rust within 1 year .they are good coils with a Chinese powder coat. I have the exact same coils as this guy but I was smart I read all the reviews that said the exact same thing I'm saying now!
It looks like you have had the new springs on now for ~10 months. Any regrets? Was going to do the same shorty, with basically the same setup issues as you had (tent, gear, tools, etc..) bottoming out. Thinking about adding an air suspension kit as an extra layer.
I am also planning on swapping out my rough country springs for rubicon express, just want to know if there are any negatives of the new springs and how has the ride changed? Were your new springs the 3.5 or the 4.5 inch ones? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Great job on the video I learned a few things.
almost exactly the same.. still a soft ride. but I did just load up for a camping trip last night and these springs didnt droop at all with this heavy load
what is the differences?. I brow a jeep wrangler jk. they guy already lift it. but my mechanic told me that I feel on the xpress way the jeep goes side by side is because my springs are too weak, he recommended me rubicon xpress. questions if the guy that sold me this jeep brow the lift kit from a company why this have to be like that. ? suppose to be a lift kit.
Remember with all Jeeps 2007 and newer, if you go over 3.5" you really want to look at getting smaller diameter drive shafts and making sure your caster angle is correct. If your caster is off too much you will end up wearing your U-joints on your driveshafts and differential input bearings out much faster.
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Just a tip, when doing the front springs, instead of using a spring compressor if you jack up the opposite side it will cause the side to lower and you should be able to manually squeeze in and out the spring.
I had the same problem so I installed Teraflex Overland springs. Fantastic upgrade. No sag and the ride is excellent.
I jacked up the axle then used my high-lift to lift the body higher from the axle. Put my 6 ton jack stand under the body and lowered the front axle far enough that I was able to slide out my old RC 3.5" coils and put in my new RK 3.5" coils without compressing the springs.
Using that high-lift on my front bumper D-ring gave enough separation that I probably could have put 5" lift coils in without having to compress the coils.
Bro godsend advice. .. 👌👌
Thanks for the video. Helped assure me that I didn't have to disconnect any steering components or control arms to get the axle to drop that low. I did the front last weekend and on to the back tomorrow.
Rough Country is junk. Replacing my 6" springs w/Skyjacker brand. Thank u for this video sir
I was more interested in your coil spring removal since I plan to add pucks at the bottom of the bump stops. Thanks for the video!
Looking to get new coils or paint mine. This video helped . Thanks
Suggestion , for the front brake lines i would run them behind the actual shock along with the abs wire and buy some teraflex brake line anchors there around 20-25 bucks and this will give you lots more brake line droop and the anchor will prevent the lines from getting caught . that location you have it in now is for stock brake lines
Coil spring compressor, when front wheel drive struts were new in the 80s I embarrased myself when the compressors let go into the garage ceiling. I now add a couple loops from a ratchet strap before I pull out the coils.
Put rubicon express on my wife’s Jeep. Now it rides like a 72 kenworth cabover only stiffer. You can listen to your dashboard trying to eject itself out of the Jeep as you go down a graded dirt road
HILLARIOUS!!
Get the Teraflex Falcon shocks.
I’ve replaced all of my RC junk.
already installed the fox 2.0
I just found your video and realize that it's been 2 years but in case you haven't changed out the RC shocks, I just found out that the Rubicon Express shocks are made by Bilstein.
Rubicon express springs are VERY stiff and ride rough
Metalcloak springs are much better I swapped out my rubicon’s for Metalcloak and love the ride on and off road
Do not get the RE shocks . I bought an RE steering stabilizer & I can bottom it out by hand ✋️
I want to go from a 5 inch lift to a 4 inch lift. If I replace the coil springs do I also need to replace shocks and adjust control arms?
Don’t but the rubicon express shocks. They are a little short on length and not at all soft.
I’m on the RE 2.5” lift and it rides sooooo rough... about to swap out the springs with RK triple rate. ( we live in New Orleans , it’s rough) I’ll be replacing the RE shocks with Bilisteins before Memorial Day.
Im having the same issue 2.5 RE lift and very harsh ride , im probably going a different route soon looking at metalcloak 3.5 lift
The Rubicon Express shocks ARE Bilsteins...
@@Steve-tf1wv Reall?- I'm gunna have to look into that.
thanks
@@datjeepcray4188 Yep. As far as I understand, their monotube shocks are Bilsteins.
Yes RE shocks are bilsteins. The guy in the video will be able to haul anything a 3/4 ton pickup can when he’s done
If you didn't paint those coils with Duracoat before install you fuct up!! RE coils will rust within 1 year .they are good coils with a Chinese powder coat. I have the exact same coils as this guy but I was smart I read all the reviews that said the exact same thing I'm saying now!
Big question is did it help your jeep from sagging with the weight?
sure did. much better
It looks like you have had the new springs on now for ~10 months. Any regrets? Was going to do the same shorty, with basically the same setup issues as you had (tent, gear, tools, etc..) bottoming out. Thinking about adding an air suspension kit as an extra layer.
I am also planning on swapping out my rough country springs for rubicon express, just want to know if there are any negatives of the new springs and how has the ride changed? Were your new springs the 3.5 or the 4.5 inch ones? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Great job on the video I learned a few things.
almost exactly the same.. still a soft ride. but I did just load up for a camping trip last night and these springs didnt droop at all with this heavy load
@@sacsoverlanding good to hear, thanks
From personal experience, the Rock Krawler triple rate springs are one of/if not the best coil springs for JK/JKU's.
I put 3.5 RE on my wife’s 2016. I can’t say enough that this thing rides rough AF. It’s awful. Like a radio flyer wagon.
Great video. What is the spring rate of the new Rubicon Express springs?
what is the differences?.
I brow a jeep wrangler jk. they guy already lift it. but my mechanic told me that I feel on the xpress way the jeep goes side by side is because my springs are too weak, he recommended me rubicon xpress. questions if the guy that sold me this jeep brow the lift kit from a company why this have to be like that. ? suppose to be a lift kit.
How’d they perform? I have a similar issue with my JK. Heavy loads sack out my suspension! Also have a 4” lift.
If you have a 3.5 Inch Lift Kit ... What happens if you put 3 or 2.5 inch Coil Springs?
I actually dont know really. I would always go a bit bigger rather than smaller probably
The spring is the lift kit basically. SO if you have a 3.5 lift kit, and you install 2,5" springs you have a 2.5" lift. 🤣
Remember with all Jeeps 2007 and newer, if you go over 3.5" you really want to look at getting smaller diameter drive shafts and making sure your caster angle is correct.
If your caster is off too much you will end up wearing your U-joints on your driveshafts and differential input bearings out much faster.
Theyre coil springs & i dont care if they have knicks or dings but im going to lay them on a blanket
Whats the lift height on ur jeep
Rubicon express is to tuff. It’s no good. I got fox shocks to try and help but you feel everything on the road
what size jack?
What’s the part in between the coil spring called in the front? I can’t find the name of it
Bump stops, is what they are called.
what size tires and rims do you have
35 x 12.5 17
I put Gabriel coil over loader shocks 24 in 250. Lbs per shock on my second generation ram it stabilized my ram on highway it gave me 1.5 in height 100 $ for the pair I’m happy with them. New subscriber from Ottawa Canada 🇨🇦 my Instagram is 613 bruiser cheers 🍻👍😎
Where did you get that front bumper?