Poll: JKS ACOS and Quicker Disco's. on stock TJ? Other?

[VanBCguy]

Maybe I should make this a poll: JKS combo vs. 4" lift kit. I'll see if that works.
Options: #1 - JKS combo package fo Quicker Disco's and JKS ACOS, #2 - RE 4" suspension lift with JKS discos. #3 - RE 4" suspension lift with Currie AntiRock #4 - other (please describe).

I have an '03 TJ Sport that is riding on nothing but 31.5's and a totally stock suspension. I'm not in need (yet) of a complete suspension lift kit, but I'm sure I'll eventually get there (4" RE maybe?). For now though, this is my DD and a way for the wife and I to run away from a pubescent and very hormonal 14 yr. old daughter and go camping.

The stock suspension is getting old and tired, so I know something needs to be done to help that issue. On the front I have a Smittybilt SRC bumper and Warn winch plate weighing the front end down. I'm planning on a warn PowerPlant winch, so will make the front end extra heavy. As far as the rear, right now when we go camping, the gear can make the rear sag a fair bit. I want to eventually add a Body Armor 54" swing away to the rig so I also know that this will cause the rear to sag even more. The Bushwacker Flat Fender Flares are also planned. I like being on 31.5's right now for the DD aspect, but would eventually like to get up to 33's.


I've been looking at suspension options that won't cost me an arm and a leg and I came across the JKS Quicker Disco's and the JKS ACOS (saw the ACOS Pro too).

Here's my thinking and where I need forum members help and advice. *Note: The disco's. I want simply for articulation and ease of doing what I already do: Disco. the sway bar links when off-road.

Should I do the JKS package and be able to disconnect and have adjustable ride height with the ACOS system and be able to adjust front and rear heights accordingly to my needs (DD vs. camping with the ability to go a little more extreme than the stock suspension will allow right now)? Or should I invest in a full suspension package such as the RE 4" with some discos and then worry about front/rear sag once everything's installed (swing away, winch, etc.)?

Any informed opinions and ideas would be appreciated. Has anyone used the combo of the JKS products like I'm describing to make for extra ride height and sway bar ease? Whatever your vote, please comment. Your help/advise/experience would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance folks!

[Grewe02]

ACOS aren't exactly the best for on the fly adjustment. They take quite a bit of work to readjust. If that's what you're considering them for, I'd rethink them.

That being said, I think 2.5 OME and 1.25 JKS = heaven on earth. It equals out to about 4" in the end if you get the stiffer OME springs. Best part, you have room for a tummy tuck / gas tank tuck.

Give Dirk at dpgoffroad.com a call, he'll steer you towards the right direction.

[VanBCguy]

Originally Posted by Grewe02

ACOS aren't exactly the best for on the fly adjustment. They take quite a bit of work to readjust. If that's what you're considering them for, I'd rethink them.

That being said, I think 2.5 OME and 1.25 JKS = heaven on earth. It equals out to about 4" in the end if you get the stiffer OME springs. Best part, you have room for a tummy tuck / gas tank tuck.

Give Dirk at dpgoffroad.com a call, he'll steer you towards the right direction.

When you say a 2.5 OME and 1.25 JKS, are you thinking the JKS ACOS? Or just a JKS BB?

[saddis]

I think he's talking about jks 1.25BL

[VanBCguy]

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[Grewe02]

Originally Posted by saddis

I think he's talking about jks 1.25BL

Yep.

Did you check out dpgoffroad.com?

[VanBCguy]

Originally Posted by Grewe02

Yep.

Did you check out dpgoffroad.com?

I'm looking at dpg right now thanks to your post. I have to take into account the fact that whatever prices I see on an American site has to be currency converted to my Canadian dollars. OME seems to be the way to go though. I like the fact that their "Deluxe" kit on the dpg site includes the JKS Discos., BL and MM's. That's an advantage!

[VanBCguy]

bumpity bump bump

[Grewe02]

Yep DPG makes a very very complete kit.

But of your choices on the poll, I would have to pick the 4" RE with AntiRock

[VanBCguy]

Originally Posted by Grewe02

Yep DPG makes a very very complete kit.

But of your choices on the poll, I would have to pick the 4" RE with AntiRock

Curious Grewe02: Why would you choose the 4" RE w/ AntiRock? It sounds great to me, but I'm wondering what your reasoning is.

[the_art_of_desi]

Originally Posted by VanBCguy

Curious Grewe02: Why would you choose the 4" RE w/ AntiRock? It sounds great to me, but I'm wondering what your reasoning is.

antirock > discos

you're not fumbling with discos and you still have your anti swaybar on the trail...

[Grewe02]

Originally Posted by the_art_of_desi

antirock > discos

you're not fumbling with discos and you still have your anti swaybar on the trail...

Exactly. That covers the AntiRock portion at least.

As for the RE 4", it's just a nice kit. Well put together, great warranty and customer service, and from what the guys around here say it's performs pretty dang well.

[Pillswoj]

I think you want to do more research on RE. Try googling "rubicon express" bushings and once you have read thru the issues you can research better control arms. Look at Currie or Rock Krawler.

[Grewe02]

Originally Posted by Pillswoj

I think you want to do more research on RE. Try googling "rubicon express" bushings and once you have read thru the issues you can research better control arms. Look at Currie or Rock Krawler.

For the wheeling that it sounds like he'll be doing, I think Rock Krawler will be a bit out of his needs. Currie would be quite the overkill, but I can't say anything bad about their system. I've seen some amazing Jeeps with their set up.

[Pillswoj]

Originally Posted by Grewe02

For the wheeling that it sounds like he'll be doing, I think Rock Krawler will be a bit out of his needs. Currie would be quite the overkill, but I can't say anything bad about their system. I've seen some amazing Jeeps with their set up.

It may be, but I keep seeing RE referred to as the "be all" lift kit and everyone seems to gloss over the bushing issues or blame it on improper install. The OP needs to know that RE has issues with their bushings and they have had for years. They have switched suppliers to try and solve the issue but it is still to early to tell if they have fixed the issue.