Do Wranglers have shocks or struts? The shocks and struts are designed to minimize the body roll whenever you take your turns on the road. The key to identifying trouble on your Jeep Wrangler JK shock absorber and strut assembly is to take it to a controlled area and drive it as if it were in a slalom run.
Are JK and JL Springs the same? Th JL “-20” spring is longer (20.75-21.25”) than the JK “-20” spring (19.53”). Tables below. The JL spring rate is 110/120 and the JK is 131/155 (for -20). The Jk “-30” is the right length unloaded (21.5”) but with a much higher JL “-20” spring rate (114/155).
Will Jeep JK springs fit a TJ? Front JK springs are about 3 inches longer and have higher spring rate (perfect for heavy bumpers or winch on a tj) They fit perfectly on a TJ.
Can you paint Springs on a Jeep? Registered. Take them out and paint as you would and other metal part. Clean, scuff, (prime if really rusty) and spray with metal paint (rustoleum or the like).
Do Wranglers have shocks or struts? – Related Questions
How do you install spring spacers on a Jeep JK?
Can you put JL shocks on a JK?
Shocks won’t work as noted above, swaybar links are straight on the JK vs the offset JL links. Control arms won’t work because the bolt diameter is larger on the front lower arms(Not to mention possible length differences if you were to drill out your frame/axle mounts to fit them.)
Will JK suspension fit JL?
Registered. JK and JL use completely different shocks, None of the mounts to the frame/body are the same. JK’s use a 2 tab mount in the top rear and a stud mount in the top front. The JL uses thru bolts on all mounts, front, rear, top and bottom.
Can you powder coat springs?
A powder coat is a tough, slender and scratch-resistant coating that is applied to springs to protect them from rust and corrosion. Powder coating has several methods of application but each supplies the same result of colorful protective options for custom springs.
What are coil springs coated with?
Rust and environmental factors cause stress on coil springs, which leads to early failure. As an extra measure of protection, they are powder, epoxy, or polyester coated, with some being electroplated with zinc or nickel.
Can I paint a shock spring?
Rust-oleum spray paint works good. I have painted a couple springs with it. As long as you don’t have any cables rubbing the painted spring, the paint should stay on fine. Make sure you clean the spring good before painting.
Do coil spring spacers lift?
A spacer will give a fixed amount of lift that will never change. The coil spring, used in conjunction with a spacer, can change lift height (due to wear or a change in weight), but the spacer will never change height. Easy to install: A spacer is as easy to install as a coil spring, if not easier.
What is the difference between a lift kit and spacers?
Unlike leveling kits, spacer lift kits actually raise both sides of the vehicle as opposed to only raising the front side. Spacer lift kits are generally designed so that they do not interfere with the factory ride quality. This is unlike suspension lift kits, which do alter the suspension and ride.
How do strut spacers work?
How Do Strut Spacers Work? Strut spacers are simply a piece of steel that sits between your struts and the strut mounting points to push down your suspension by a couple of inches. This gives you the lift you need without breaking the bank.
Will a Jku lift fit a JK?
If said lift comes with complete with drive shafts.. the rear will not work on your JK, as the JKU is longer. It does not include the driveshaft.
Are Rubicon Express shocks Bilstein?
These shocks are manufactured by Bilstein and are great for your JK. Very happy with everything Rubicon Express.
