JKU: recommended shocks for 1.5" leveling

[cow-lumbus]

Got an almost brand new setup of Rubicon wheels/tires (32.7") for free from a buddies new Gladiator purchase going on a 2011 JKU (Sahara). I'm also considering a 1.5" leveling kit and the shocks are probably due from their age as well as the leveling kit. On occasion I'll be pulling a jet ski and there might be a double trailer in my future when we are at the lake.

What recommendations and information would anyone suggest for the additional 1+" of travel.

 

[tJKrider]

I'm also considering a 1.5" leveling kit

What style of level? Blocks or springs?

You won't have any extra travel with blocks, and could employ a shock relocation bracket with a OEM replacement shock like a Bilstein 4600.

If springs, the Bilstein 5100 is designed for 1-2" of increased travel iirc.

I'm looking into the same thing right now for mine and debating between doing one of the leveling kits or just pulling the trigger on the AEV 2.5" which includes appropriate Bilstein shocks in the kit.

 

[Snowbird Tom]

To follow up, will you be doing any offroading with it? Or use as a street cruiser? Proper offroading - use the spring kit and proper shocks. On road only - go with the spacer kit.

 

[BLACKJKU]

You better be careful about how heavy of a trailer your pulling, these are just toys.

 

[tJKrider]

You better be careful about how heavy of a trailer your pulling, these are just toys.

Right!? I think we're supposed to pull them on a trailer, not the other way around!

 

[Snowbird Tom]

You better be careful about how heavy of a trailer your pulling, these are just toys.

Two jet skis on a double trailer should be fine. I used to move them by hand at the dealership.

 

[cow-lumbus]

To follow up, will you be doing any offroading with it? Or use as a street cruiser? Proper offroading - use the spring kit and proper shocks. On road only - go with the spacer kit.

No off roading...this is a ride just to look cool at the lake!

 

[cow-lumbus]

Two jet skis on a double trailer should be fine. I used to move them by hand at the dealership.

Right. Doubt it's more than 100lbs of tongue weight.

 

[tJKrider]

Right. Doubt it's more than 100lbs of tongue weight.

No worries... All in fun!