Whiplash2130 YJ Enthusiast Joined Jul 16, 2020 Messages 150 Location Florida Jul 18, 2020 #1 Can anyone tell me if they have used any modern day Rubicon parts for upgrading their YJ suspension?.
Can anyone tell me if they have used any modern day Rubicon parts for upgrading their YJ suspension?.
Chris Administrator Staff Member Joined Sep 28, 2015 Messages 29,936 Location Gillette, WY Jul 18, 2020 #2 You won't be able to use anything from a Rubicon, as the YJ uses leaf springs. Rubicons use coil springs and control arms. Nothing will be usable in other words. Reactions: Whiplash2130
You won't be able to use anything from a Rubicon, as the YJ uses leaf springs. Rubicons use coil springs and control arms. Nothing will be usable in other words.
Whiplash2130 YJ Enthusiast Joined Jul 16, 2020 Messages 150 Location Florida Jul 18, 2020 #3 Chris said: You won't be able to use anything from a Rubicon, as the YJ uses leaf springs. Rubicons use coil springs and control arms. Nothing will be usable in other words. Click to expand... I was thinking about getting some Dana 44’s to put in.
Chris said: You won't be able to use anything from a Rubicon, as the YJ uses leaf springs. Rubicons use coil springs and control arms. Nothing will be usable in other words. Click to expand... I was thinking about getting some Dana 44’s to put in.
Chris Administrator Staff Member Joined Sep 28, 2015 Messages 29,936 Location Gillette, WY Jul 18, 2020 #4 Whiplash2130 said: I was thinking about getting some Dana 44’s to put in. Click to expand... Dana 44 axles from a TJ Rubicon would work, but it will be some work as you'll need to remove the coil buckets to add spots for the leaf springs. Reactions: Whiplash2130
Whiplash2130 said: I was thinking about getting some Dana 44’s to put in. Click to expand... Dana 44 axles from a TJ Rubicon would work, but it will be some work as you'll need to remove the coil buckets to add spots for the leaf springs.
Fouledplugs YJ Addict Supporting Member Joined Apr 15, 2020 Messages 400 Location North Carolina/Alabama Jul 18, 2020 #5 The JK Dana 44’s can often be found cheaper than the TJ/LJ Dana 44’s. Plus the JK axles are wider, which is better. Reactions: Whiplash2130
The JK Dana 44’s can often be found cheaper than the TJ/LJ Dana 44’s. Plus the JK axles are wider, which is better.