2005 Rubicon Highline Questions

[podunc]

Good day,

I have a 2005 Rubicon and have some questions regarding the Highline Conversion. I want to an OME 2” suspension lift with a JKS 1” body lift to fit 35” tires along with the highline conversion, similar to that of the Iceland TJ. My questions are as follows:

1. A stock Rubicon comes with taller springs for the fitment of its stock 31” tires. Would an OME 2” suspension have an effect on lift height, or would it stay the same as the Rubicon’s stock ride height?

2. With an OME 2” suspension do you recommend using the transfer case drop down kit? I know the Rubicon has a 1310 CV driveshaft in its stock form, does this make a difference?

3. If no transfer case drop down kit was to be used, could the stock Rubicon CV driveshaft be used without modification, or do you recommend something else?

4. How would the 35” tires affect the geometry of both the short arm suspension and steering? I know that on steep vertical climbs short arm systems have an inherent “squat” characteristic, and on full droop I know that the wheelbase is significantly less.

5. This question is for one of the AEV Bubba's if they end up reading this thread. Has AEV experienced any negative side effects to this setup, or has it all been relatively benign in existence?

[podunc]

I wrote 1310 CV driveshaft under question 2, but I mis-spoke and it should be 1330.

Additionally, the OME system does not come with a track bar, and would 2" offset the axle. I figure it should move the axle to the driver side about 3/4", but then again I could be wrong.

Anybody care to help me out?!

Thanks.

[AEV Matt]

1. Actually thats a misconception. The Rubicon springs are a bit stiffer, but not any taller, so an OME kit will have the same effect. If you are heavy in the front end (bullbar, winch, etc) you might want to consider the OME934 (V8 ZJ front spring)

2. Ideally you would want to use something like the Nth Tummy Tucker where you gain 2 3/4" of clearence (you would need to go up almost six inches in tire size to get the same clearence). You will need to get a CV style rear driveshaft and get a yoke for the back of the tcase (get another front Rubicon Yoke from the dealer). With this setup you are going from the stock 31s to 35s, so you'll gain 2" at the skid from that, then an additional 2 3/4 from the skid - now keep in mind that you really don't even need the BL.

3. If you're only lifting it 2", tire size is really irrelevant. The suspension should work similarly to stock. You really don't get into problems till you get above 3".

Matt

[podunc]

Thanks Matt for giving some insight, particularly the V8 ZJ Front Spring.

1. By meaning the OME having the same effect, you mean the ride height would be unaltered from the stock height correct?

2. Little confused on the getting "another front Rubicon yoke from the dealer". Forgive my naiveness, but by getting another front yoke what would I be doing with it? Would I be putting it on the rear of the tcase, or would it be a front driveshaft application?

How about the track bar, will 2" affect the placement of the axle?

I think I will stick with a 1" BL so I don't have to carve up too much of the rear fender with the highline kit.ntion?

[AEV Matt]

No, I mean that the Rubicon springs are the same height as every other TJ spring. This means that if you add a OME 2" lift, will have a 2" lift. Its a misconception that the Rubicon springs are taller.

You can bolt a CV style driveshaft to the rear of the Rubicon tcase by purchasing a front Rubicon tcase yoke and bolting it to the rear of the case. The stock rear yoke is a flat plate that a CV style shaft will not bolt up to. The front is a CV style shaft, so buy another and bolt it to the back, get a CV style shaft and voila!

OME has a rear track bar bracket to correct for the 2" kit.

Matt

[podunc]

Thanks, that helps a lot!

[Jeepaholic1775]

so your saying that a Tom Woods Rubicon rear CV drive shaft wont work with 2" of lift?:confused: Im new to this and dont know much about what I need. I've gone to off-road shops for their oppinion but, they all want me to spend more money than what I think is needed.

I have a 2005 SWB rubicon and im trying to find out what i need to stuff 35x12.50R15 with an AEV Highline Kit. But I also plan on getting a bumper and winch and dont want my front end sagging. I also want to stay away from body lifts. I know what I want out of my Jeep but, I just dont know what to do. Somebody please point me in the right direction.:D

[JeepinJon]

so your saying that a Tom Woods Rubicon rear CV drive shaft wont work with 2" of lift?:confused: Im new to this and dont know much about what I need. I've gone to off-road shops for their oppinion but, they all want me to spend more money than what I think is needed.

I have a 2005 SWB rubicon and im trying to find out what i need to stuff 35x12.50R15 with an AEV Highline Kit. But I also plan on getting a bumper and winch and dont want my front end sagging. I also want to stay away from body lifts. I know what I want out of my Jeep but, I just dont know what to do. Somebody please point me in the right direction.:D

The Tom Woods CV shaft would work with a 2" lift. You only need one for the rear, but not for the front.

[Rock Your 4x4, Inc.]

I have a 2005 SWB rubicon and im trying to find out what i need to stuff 35x12.50R15 with an AEV Highline Kit. But I also plan on getting a bumper and winch and dont want my front end sagging. I also want to stay away from body lifts. I know what I want out of my Jeep but, I just dont know what to do. Somebody please point me in the right direction.:D


Stick 3" Nth coils up front and the spring relocators in the rear and it will sit right with the winch and bumper. You can always add .5" easily at a later date.