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We’ve been running Wilderness racks on our personal rigs for close to 20 years.
Super high quality, best powder coat in the business, extremely durable, and very stylish.
You can’t go wrong with Wilderness roof racks!
$779.95 – $1,750.00
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This is my 98 SE sprouted by your 3.5″ Super Ultimate Core Hybrid lift kit. I followed your fender trim video and it turned out great, IMO.
She tracks beautifully down the road as it is, but alignment appt is Friday. And DANG! The ride quality is top notch. Way better than stock.
Your kit is truly amazing and made it very easy. But more so; your insight has been invaluable. For sure I’m going to be putting some of those DPG stickers on her 🙂
Can’t wait to put her through the paces in the dunes and trails this spring-fall!!!
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My install went better than I imagined. All components fit well- followed your suggestions. My 2018 Jeep Wrangler JK rides better than stock … I couldn’t be happier. Thanks for your recommendations!
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I did this lift kit over a decade ago with the help of my neighbor. I would say that the decision to buy the DPG kit for my XJ was based solely on the quality and durability of the TJ build.I’ve been quite happy with the TJ and haven’t had any problems with the lift kit for 10 plus years.
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Got the jeep out today for the first time since getting the lift done. Went awesome! The quick discos and cables were in full effect. Wanted to thank you for answering all of my questions and for all the advice. I had a blast today on my first off-roading trip. Super happy with how it all performed today.
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Finally completed that 2.5″ ultimate kit and she rides better than stock! Thank you for your guidance and advice on choosing the right kit to purchase. It will help me to continue Jeepin’ for years to come!
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Here are the pictures AFTER installing the kit I purchased from you! Off-road pics and video from my vacation last week in Ridgway, CO to follow. We went offroad with it in Ouray, Montrose, Lake City, Ridgway, Telluride, and the Durango/Silverton area with it this year. I cannot recommend your products enough man! This 21 year old square body with 225,000 miles drove LIKE A NEW VEHICLE on I-70 all the way out! It demolished every obstacle I put in front of it offroad (easy stuff, moderate rocks, and even a few difficult lines over shelf rock/boulders!) This machine got right back on the highway at 65mph NO PROBLEM! I’ve owned 4 different Cherokees over the last 15 years and I’m telling you right now – this lift kit is the BEST bang for the buck for a true dual-threat machine!
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Got the parts all installed. It was worth the wait. Thanks for guiding me to the right parts!
Specifications
3.5″ (tuned to 4″) Super Ultimate Hybrid OME Kit
OME Long travel shocks
35″ x 12.50/15 Cooper STT Pros
Full Fender Trimming w/Rear Cut and Fold Mod.
ARB Bull Bar Bumper (modified w/Warn wench)
OR Fab Rear Bumper
Wilderness #34016-4 Sports Series Roof Rack
Safari Snorkel w/Custom Air Canister/Filter
IPF headlights, bulbs and wiring harness
RE SYE & CV Shaft Conversion w/ JKS Shock mounts
RT Off-Road LED driving lights
4.56 Gears and Lockers
This XJ is a true low COG Daily Driver with serious off-road capabilities! Runs 80mph down the highway and is ready to wheel any time…
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Old Man Emu lift kit w/ HD springs
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2006 Jeep Wrangler X
DPG Off-Road OME Ultimate Kit
33×12.5×15 bfg ko2s tires
“I installed the kit in January of 2017.
“I’m very pleased with this kit and feel like I couldn’t have made a better decision!
The ride height is great for everything I need it for, and the ride is as smooth as stock!
I get complements on it all of the time and people love the ride height. The low center of gravity of this kit males all the difference on and off road.
Thanks again Dirk for the recommendations and helping with any questions I had a long the way!”
Specifications
2001 Jeep TJ
35″ Mtr kevlar tires
Front and rear lockers, 4.88 gears
Metal Cloak fenders and rock sliders, custom rear tire carrier, winch
“I am very impressed and happy with ride quality and capability of the super ultimate kit you have. Thanks I’m loving it!”
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2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
DPG Spartan Series Ultimate Hybrid Suspension System
35″ BFG MTK02’s
Bumper, Winch, Roof Rack
“Jeep rides a million times better than a budget boost! Dirk was nothing but helpful and patient when on the phone answering my million questions!”
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2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Diesel
DPG Super Ultimate Hybrid Suspension Kit w/BP-51 Shocks
Fuel Wheels with 33’s (Looking for 35’s)
Rugged Ridge Front and rear bumpers
Rock Slide Engineering Rock sliders with retractable steps.
“I want to thank you for all your advice and guidance while selecting the right lift for my 2020 Jeep JLRDU. Using the medium springs in the back and the heavy-duty springs on the front was exactly what we needed to offset the weight of the diesel engine. The lift was an exact 2.5” front and rear, no spacers needed. Your recommendations to go with the BP-51 shocks was spot on. What an amazing ride!!!
Thank you for helping me make my Jeep such a joy to drive!!”
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2003 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
DPG Super Ultimate Hybrid Suspension System
33×12.50-15 General Grabber X34 Tires
Mammoth Boulder Wheels
“Wanted to give you some feedback on my TJ project. In a word… AWESOME!
I am completely satisfied with the results of this project based on your OME TJ hybrid package…there are several things I added to make my TJ what I wanted it to be. On the road its not too soft, not too stiff, and completely comfortable with the added height. The ride quality of this package is perfect, the offroad capability is way better than stock, and it just plain looks cool!
Thank You for your knowledge in part selection and advice. It was a big help getting me started in the right direction and ultimately led to a successful build.”
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AFTER PICS
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1999 Jeep Wrangler TJ
DPG Super Ultimate Hybrid Suspension
Brown dog motor mounts
Alloy USA lockout hubs front
Alloy USA 4130 chromoly front and rear axles
Mickey Thompson DEEGAN 38 PRo 4 wheels 3.63 backspacing 15×8
Cooper Mastercraft Courser tires 33×12.50×15
Teraflex SUper short SYE
Tom Woods CV rear driveshaft
Classic tubes SS brake lines
Pypes performance exhaust
Poison spyder brawler bar
Poison spyder steering gear box skid
Gusseted front Dana 30
Dana 44 rear with locker
PIAA LP 550 driving lamps
Ruff Stuff specialties diff covers
Revolution gear ring and pinion 4:56 ratio
Currie correct lync front tie rods and drag link
“Jeep frame was cleaned and primed with PPG epoxy primer and top coated with black urethane. Inside all internal frame areas I used cosmoline black. Front and rear axles were powdercoated along with ceramic exhaust and several misc engine components.”
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2005 Jeep Wrangler TJ Rubicon
DPG Super Ultimate Hybrid Suspension/w Long Travel Shocks and Extended Brake Lines
Brown Dog Motor Mount Upgrade
33″ Goodyear Wrangler MTR’s
“Went to a Jeep Jamboree and kept up with the Jeeps running 35’s and 37’s. Actually did better than some!”
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2006 Jeep Wrangler TJ Rubicon
DPG Ultimate Hybrid Suspension
33″ BFG K02’s
“My Rubi with OME Ultimate hybrid lift on 33″Ko2s. Thanks for your help Dirk.”
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2006 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon TJ
DPG Ultimate Hybrid Suspension Kit
33×12.50-15 BFG’s
“Got 33X12.50s on w/o issue. Installing the C load rated BFGs made all the difference in ride and handling. (Had E-Rated tires)
You’re the best and many thanks for all your help.”
Specifications
2009 Jeep Wrangler JK
STOCK suspension with JKS Quicker Swaybar Disconnects for off-road flex
33″ tires
Factory Rubicon Rocker Guards (shortened)
“This jeeps rides and drives like stock because it is!
Wider stance from aftermarket wheels is very stable.
Rides, drives and performs very well- both on road and off-road on a super low budget!”
Watch the Fender Flare Trimming Video Here
Specifications
2002 Jeep Wrangler TJ
4.88 Gears
ARB Locker Rear Dana 44
Limited Slip Front Dana 30
35″ BFG’s Mud Terrains on Mammoth Wheels
MetalCloak Overline Fenders Front and Rear (No body lift)
“Once the new DPG suspension was installed and alignment completed; TJ tracks perfectly, handling is tight, and no death wobble. When I originally ordered the suspension kit, I contacted Dirk at DPG. Dirk helped modify the Ultimate TJ Hybrid Suspension Kit to fit my specific TJ’s needs. His ‘cheat sheet’ that came with the kit was very beneficial!
Dirk, I ordered a your Ultimate TJ Hybrid kit with long travel back in May. Finally got around to installing in July. Just wanted to say thank you for your assistance. Your recommendations for coils, the delivery of parts, and cheat sheet were perfect. Everything works like a charm! Thanks again!”
Specifications
2006 Jeep Wrangler LJ Unlimited
DPG Ultimate Hybrid kit with Brown Dog motor mount upgrade
General Grabber ATX 33×12.5″
Rugged Ridge Heavy Duty Tailgate Hinge
“Thanks again for all the help with the kit. I’ve recommended you to a couple of the local Jeepers I’ve encountered over the past couple months.“
2015 Wrangler Unlimited Sport
“We were looking for a lift kit that was going to give us the look but all the comfort since this is a daily driver. We chose the 2.5 Spartan Series Ultimate Kit with the Old Man Emu shocks. This jeep drives so amazing. I originally had Nitto 31’s on it before the lift. When we bought the jeep it already had the 20 inch rims on it so keeping those for now. As soon as the lift was installed we added the 33x1250x20 BFG K02. Couldn’t ask for a better riding jeep. So glad we decided to go with DPG. Dirk was great and answered all of our questions. “
Specifications
2004 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ
DPG Old Man Emu Ultimate Hybrid kit
17″ AEV Pintler 5×4.5
Dick Cepeck Trail Country 285/70/17
“Thanks for all the input on the kit, It’s been a year and a half since install and the OME Ultimate Still has a great ride on the highway and perfect for the type of trails my wife and I tackle. I was looking at a bunch of different lifts and haven’t regretted buying this OME/JKS hybrid yet. I point everyone your way that ask what lift I’m running.”
Specifications
2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ
DPG 3.5″ Ultimate Hybrid Kit
31″ Dick Cepek Tires on 65th Anniversary Jeep Wheels
At the heart of any true Jeep® suspension system are properly designed coil springs. Not everyone uses their Jeep® for the same purposes, therefore you need a system that adapts to different terrains both on and offroad. By developing tuned sets of dual rate coils springs, JSPEC™ coils provide the best performance in any situation. Whether loaded down with gear for a weeklong expedition, running light for some rock-crawling fun or loaded with a few friends for a trip to the beach, JSPEC™ coils will provide the ride you want and the performance you need.
When you think of adjustable Jeep® track bars you think JKS. For years, Jeep® owners the world over have trusted JKS adjustable track bars for their strength, fit, function and durability. For those reasons it is a “no-brainer” that a JKS front adjustable track bar be an integral part of all JSPEC™ JK suspension systems. The JKS adjustable track bar dwarfs the factory unit using durometer specific rubber bushings at each end of the bar for smooth, quiet operation. The 1-1/4″-12 threaded adjustable end provides fine-tune adjustability and superior strength when combined with the 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ wall DOM tube, CNC formed track bar. Adding an adjustable track bar versus a relocation bracket also keeps the JKs steering angles in-phase to provide great handling and keep bump steer in check.
JSPEC™ control arm relocation brackets reduce front control arm operating angles to allow the front suspension to more naturally roll over bumps and grooves in the road. Forces are better directed into the coil springs and shocks where they can be absorbed and controlled versus into the control arms and frame where they are felt more and create a less controlled handling feel (rough ride). The upper and lower control arm mounting holes are precisely positioned to provide the correct caster. On 2012-2016 JK models, the new geometry increases clearance between the front driveshaft and exhaust at full suspension droop also improving the front drive shaft CV joint operating angles through full wheel travel(All models). JSPEC™ control arm relocation brackets are made from heavy-duty 7GA steel and are fully boxed and welded for superior strength when compared to bolt together 2-piece designs. The brackets install inside the factory upper and lower control arm mounts with the factory hardware. The heavy boxed construction, fully gusseted lower mount and welded crush sleeves give you extra confidence both on and off road.
The flag-ship JKS Manufacturing product is the Quicker Disconnect. JKS was the originator of the sway bar disconnect concept. That original concept was perfected with the Quicker Disconnect design which still remains the best sway bar disconnect on the market today. Adjustable length and greasable with JKS-exclusive poly-flex ball, high-misalignment ends, the Quicker Disconnect is everything you want in a sway bar disconnect. Stainless steel mounting studs provide an anchoring point for each end of the links and allow for easy removal and installation. For JK Rubicon owners, additional hardware is included to bolt the swaybar link and allow you to take advantage of the benefits of these links while retaining the function of your factory installed electronic disconnecting swaybar system.
How much can you say about brake line relocation? Well, it is a necessity anytime a JK is lifted much over 2″, especially with longer travel shocks. In most kits on the market these items are an after-thought, but not in the JSPEC™ kits. The JKS brake line brackets included in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems utilize the factory brake line mounting holes and locating tabs. This ensures that the brackets won’t rotate and eventually come loose. The brackets were designed specifically to work with the shock lengths used with each JSPEC™ system. The result is just enough length at full axle droop with minimal modifications to the factory routing.
As with the front suspension, the rear requires modification to the factory track bar setup to compensate for the new ride height. While the front gets a new track bar, the rear is adjusted with a track bar relocation bracket. The relocation bracket was chosen here for a several reasons. First, by raising the track bar mount position at the axle we flatten the track bar angle and make a slight adjustment to the roll-center height, which improves handling and body roll. Second, the new track bar relocation bracket doubles as a factory axle bracket brace. The factory rear axle track bar mount has been a known weak link since the JK was first built in 2007. By making the new relocation bracket out heavy-duty 3/16″ steel and bracing directly to the axle tube, the factory bracket is reinforced and up to the task of handling the new lifted height of the JSPEC™ suspension system.
The front and rear bump stop extensions, like brake line relocation brackets, are another component that usually doesn’t get much attention with most lift “kits” on the market. The bump stop extensions in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems were made specifically to maximize suspension travel while maintaining safe compression limits for both the coil springs and Fox 2.0 shocks. The front extensions are made from 2-3/4″ billet aluminum while the rear extensions are made from heavy-wall steel rectangular tube. Both sets fasten directly to the axle and are made to hold up to the abuse your new JSPEC™ equipped JK is now built to handle.
At the heart of any true Jeep® suspension system are properly designed coil springs. Not everyone uses their Jeep® for the same purposes, therefore you need a system that adapts to different terrains both on and offroad. By developing tuned sets of dual rate coils springs, JSPEC™ coils provide the best performance in any situation. Whether loaded down with gear for a weeklong expedition, running light for some rock-crawling fun or loaded with a few friends for a trip to the beach, JSPEC™ coils will provide the ride you want and the performance you need.
When you think of adjustable Jeep® track bars you think JKS. For years, Jeep® owners the world over have trusted JKS adjustable track bars for their strength, fit, function and durability. For those reasons it is a “no-brainer” that a JKS front adjustable track bar be an integral part of all JSPEC™ JK suspension systems. The JKS adjustable track bar dwarfs the factory unit using durometer specific rubber bushings at each end of the bar for smooth, quiet operation. The 1-1/4″-12 threaded adjustable end provides fine-tune adjustability and superior strength when combined with the 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ wall DOM tube, CNC formed track bar. Adding an adjustable track bar versus a relocation bracket also keeps the JKs steering angles in-phase to provide great handling and keep bump steer in check.
The flag-ship JKS Manufacturing product is the Quicker Disconnect. JKS was the originator of the sway bar disconnect concept. That original concept was perfected with the Quicker Disconnect design which still remains the best sway bar disconnect on the market today. Adjustable length and greasable with JKS-exclusive poly-flex ball, high-misalignment ends, the Quicker Disconnect is everything you want in a sway bar disconnect. Stainless steel mounting studs provide an anchoring point for each end of the links and allow for easy removal and installation. For JK Rubicon owners, additional hardware is included to bolt the swaybar link and allow you to take advantage of the benefits of these links while retaining the function of your factory installed electronic disconnecting swaybar system.
Anybody who has spent trail time around a JK knows the track bar mounts may very well be the first weak link to give way under heavy off-road use. The addition of weld-on front and rear track bar gussets working together with the multi-mount-point JKS track bar relocation brackets makes the weak factory mounts nearly indestructible. Yes they are weld-on but that is the key to making them strong. Plus, it is easier to weld our gussets on in the shop versus trying to weld a broken factory bracket on the trail.
The JSPEC™ drag link flip flattens out the steering angles when combined with the lift heights of 2” and above providing better performing, more solid steering feel over the factory setup. The JSPEC™ drag link directly replaces the factory link and uses the factory adjusting collar and tie rod end at the pitman arm. This installation requires drilling out the steering arm tapered hole in the passenger’s side knuckle and installing a precision machined tapered insert. We even included a 7/8” step bit to make this process easy and not require the purchase of an expensive drill bit to complete the install. The new insert has a knurled outer surface and has a slight interference fit making it extremely strong and eliminates any possibility of play or loosening. The insert can also be reused in the opposite position if the Jeep ever needed to be returned to the original steering setup. To properly compliment the new steering angles provided by the drag link flip, a front track bar bracket is supplied. The new bracket mounts to the factory track bar axle mount. It not only adapts the factory mount for proper track bar angles, it also strengthens the factory setup by tying into the axle via a u-bolt setup integrated into the design. The new track bar location mimics the drag link angle perfectly and eliminates bump steer.
How much can you say about brake line relocation? Well, it is a necessity anytime a JK is lifted much over 2″, especially with longer travel shocks. In most kits on the market these items are an after-thought, but not in the JSPEC™ kits. The JKS brake line brackets included in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems utilize the factory brake line mounting holes and locating tabs. This ensures that the brackets won’t rotate and eventually come loose. The brackets were designed specifically to work with the shock lengths used with each JSPEC™ system. The result is just enough length at full axle droop with minimal modifications to the factory routing.
The front and rear bump stop extensions, like brake line relocation brackets, are another component that usually doesn’t get much attention with most lift “kits” on the market. The bump stop extensions in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems were made specifically to maximize suspension travel while maintaining safe compression limits for both the coil springs and Fox 2.0 shocks. The front extensions are made from 2-3/4″ billet aluminum while the rear extensions are made from heavy-wall steel rectangular tube. Both sets fasten directly to the axle and are made to hold up to the abuse your new JSPEC™ equipped JK is now built to handle.
At the heart of any true Jeep® suspension system are properly designed coil springs. Not everyone uses their Jeep® for the same purposes, therefore you need a system that adapts to different terrains both on and offroad. By developing tuned sets of dual rate coils springs, JSPEC™ coils provide the best performance in any situation. Whether loaded down with gear for a weeklong expedition, running light for some rock-crawling fun or loaded with a few friends for a trip to the beach, JSPEC™ coils will provide the ride you want and the performance you need.
When you think of adjustable Jeep® track bars you think JKS. For years, Jeep® owners the world over have trusted JKS adjustable track bars for their strength, fit, function and durability. For those reasons it is a “no-brainer” that a JKS front adjustable track bar be an integral part of all JSPEC™ JK suspension systems. The JKS adjustable track bar dwarfs the factory unit using durometer specific rubber bushings at each end of the bar for smooth, quiet operation. The 1-1/4″-12 threaded adjustable end provides fine-tune adjustability and superior strength when combined with the 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ wall DOM tube, CNC formed track bar. Adding an adjustable track bar versus a relocation bracket also keeps the JKs steering angles in-phase to provide great handling and keep bump steer in check.
The flag-ship JKS Manufacturing product is the Quicker Disconnect. JKS was the originator of the sway bar disconnect concept. That original concept was perfected with the Quicker Disconnect design which still remains the best sway bar disconnect on the market today. Adjustable length and greasable with JKS-exclusive poly-flex ball, high-misalignment ends, the Quicker Disconnect is everything you want in a sway bar disconnect. Stainless steel mounting studs provide an anchoring point for each end of the links and allow for easy removal and installation. For JK Rubicon owners, additional hardware is included to bolt the swaybar link and allow you to take advantage of the benefits of these links while retaining the function of your factory installed electronic disconnecting swaybar system.
How much can you say about brake line relocation? Well, it is a necessity anytime a JK is lifted much over 2″, especially with longer travel shocks. In most kits on the market these items are an after-thought, but not in the JSPEC™ kits. The JKS brake line brackets included in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems utilize the factory brake line mounting holes and locating tabs. This ensures that the brackets won’t rotate and eventually come loose. The brackets were designed specifically to work with the shock lengths used with each JSPEC™ system. The result is just enough length at full axle droop with minimal modifications to the factory routing.
As with the front suspension, the rear requires modification to the factory track bar setup to compensate for the new ride height. While the front gets a new track bar, the rear is adjusted with a track bar relocation bracket. The relocation bracket was chosen here for a several reasons. First, by raising the track bar mount position at the axle we flatten the track bar angle and make a slight adjustment to the roll-center height, which improves handling and body roll. Second, the new track bar relocation bracket doubles as a factory axle bracket brace. The factory rear axle track bar mount has been a known weak link since the JK was first built in 2007. By making the new relocation bracket out heavy-duty 3/16″ steel and bracing directly to the axle tube, the factory bracket is reinforced and up to the task of handling the new lifted height of the JSPEC™ suspension system.
The front and rear bump stop extensions, like brake line relocation brackets, are another component that usually doesn’t get much attention with most lift “kits” on the market. The bump stop extensions in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems were made specifically to maximize suspension travel while maintaining safe compression limits for both the coil springs and Fox 2.0 shocks. The front extensions are made from 2-3/4″ billet aluminum while the rear extensions are made from heavy-wall steel rectangular tube. Both sets fasten directly to the axle and are made to hold up to the abuse your new JSPEC™ equipped JK is now built to handle.
Specifications
2016 Jeep Wrangler JK
DPG Spartan Series Ultimate Kit
33″ Cooper ST Maxx (35’s coming…)
“I installed DPGs Spartan Series Ultimate JK Hybrid Kit on our 2016 Wrangler JK. The kit raised it between 2.5 and 3 inches. The axels are centered under the frame, it sets perfect and looks great. Plus, all the new parts are beefier than the stock parts. Everything that comes in the kit not only aids in the lift, but are also part upgrades. For tires, we currently have 33’s and it looks great, but there is plenty of room for 35’s and that will be next. My wife and I were concerned about the highway drivability prior to the installation. We had absolutely nothing to worry about. This thing drives and handles as good as factory, if not better! Because of our current situation, my wife had to drive it on the highway 350 miles a week for the first 4 weeks after install. It worked perfect. Directly after that, I drove in between 3 states including off-road trails in the Ozarks. It performed Awesome! The Sway bar disconnects are extremely easy to disconnect and …Man, it is amazing how much more flex our Wrangler had. We had a blast!
Not only are we happy with the product, but the customer service is the best around. I don’t think I could ask for anything better. We are 100% satisfied with our new Jeep Parts!”
BEFORE
AFTER
INSTALLED 35″ MILESTAR PATAGONIA TIRES
Specifications
1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ
DPG 2.5″ Ultimate Hybrid kit
30×9.50-15 Cooper STT Pro’s on Jeep Ravine Wheels
“1998 Jeep Cherokee XJ Sport. I went with your Old Man Emu 2.5″ Hybrid kit you recommended and LOVE IT! Rides better than stock. I am running with Cooper STT Pros (30×9.50R15) they are wrapped around some Jeep Ravine wheels. The wheels are powder coated in Burton silver. I put some racing seats in for comfort. I also really like the Rigid LED Truck-Lites & JCR bumpers. Also added Chrysler LeBaron Hood vents. I live in Minot North Dakota and they use salt in winter so I have a set of Jeep Ecco wheels I use then. Honestly I don’t drive it in winter much because of the salt, but when spring gets here it’s a BLAST!”
SPECIFICATIONS
Vehicle: ’00 Jeep Wrangler
Engine: 4.0L I-6
Induction: Factory TBI w/Edge Trail Jammer Kit
Transmission: NV3550
Transfer case: Atlas II
Frontend: Dynatrac Pro-Rock 60
Rearend: Tera CRD60R
Suspension: Front: Rubicon Express long-arm; rear: custom leaf spring
Ring-and-pinion: 5.38
Tires/wheels: 40×13.50R17LT Goodyear
Wrangler M/TRs/17×8.5-inch Walker Evans bead locks
As Jeep enthusiasts and builders, we’re sometimes questioned as to whether there is any rhyme or reason to why we do the things we do. Dirk Sanders, owner of DPG Off-Road, wanted to build a dual-purpose Jeep for two reasons. First, he wanted to show his customers what can be done to a TJ with a fair amount of custom fabrication and readily available aftermarket bolt-on parts from his company. Secondly, he wanted to build the vehicle as trail-capable as possible, while at the same time maintaining some type of highway-friendliness.
The Starting Point
To start the project, Dirk picked up an already well-built ’00 Jeep TJ equipped with a long-arm suspension, air lockers, and 35-inch tires. The first thing on the agenda was to strip off all these components and start from scratch. Beginning with the frame, the rear section was cut and extended, stretching the Wrangler’s wheelbase to 108 inches. The longer wheelbase provides more stability than a short-wheelbase vehicle and enhances the vehicle’s ability to climb vertical obstacles. The front axle was swapped out in favor of a Dynatrac Pro-Rock 60 with 5.38 gears, an ARB Air Locker, 35-spline axleshafts, and Warn premium hubs. The Dana 44 rear axle was replaced with a Tera CRD60R also geared to 5.38, an ARB Air Locker, Moser 35-spline axleshafts, and Ford 8.8-inch disc brakes.
The Underside
The front suspension was built using a Rubicon Express long-arm kit, modified upper shock mounts fit with Bilstein 5150 shocks, a Currie Anti-Rock antisway bar, and Bullet-Proof Steering’s adjustable track bar. The factory steering box was unbolted and replaced with a PSC power steering box and pump, and a custom high-steer setup was fabricated using Chevy 1-ton tie-rod ends. The rear suspension was crafted with Old Man Emu leaf springs, OME leaves from a Jeep Cherokee, and a M.O.R.E. traction bar, which were attached to a custom crossmember and custom shock hoops with Bilstein 5150 shocks.
Power and Torque
Dirk coupled an Atlas II 4.3 transfer case for Low-gear ‘crawling to the factory 4.0L and NV3550 five-speed transmission. A K&N FIPK kit allows more air into the intake, while a Flowmaster exhaust was added to provide better aspiration. High Angle Driveline 1350 CV driveshafts were used front and rear to transfer power from the transmission to the axles.
Cool Mods
Quite a few modifications have been made to the body of the TJ, making it more trail-worthy. To begin the mods, the front fender was cut and flattened to accommodate the articulation and massive 40-inch tires. The rear fenders were competition-cut, and Poison Spyder Custom’s Crusher Corners Rocker Knockers (rocker guards) protect the rig from nasty trail hazards. Looking for more ground clearance and a better departure angle, the gas tank was relocated up and into a custom enclosure. Dirk custom-built the spare-tire carrier; it’s hinged with hydraulic lifts and flips up so the tire can easily be dismounted. Custom tailgate hinges were fabricated from TJ lower door hinges to work more efficiently with the competition-cut rear fenders. For the final touch, Arma-Coat bedliner spray was shot on the grille, hood vents, and Rocker Knockers.
Dirk certainly got his point across to us as to why he built the Project Double Duty while driving to the photo shoot. The TJ offered a comfortable highway ride and worked exceptionally well on Moab’s famous trail hazards.
SPECIFICATIONS
Custom/Hybrid 8″ Suspension
37″ wrangler MRTs
Geared and Locked
Fully bed lined exterior
BEFORE ROLLOVER
AFTER ROLLOVER
SPECIFICATIONS
Front Rubicon Express Long Arm Suspension
Rear Custom SOA Leaf Spring Conversion w/traction bar
Stretched and Comp-Cut
37″ Wrangler MTRs on steel beadlocks
Weld bend roll cage
Ford 8.8 Rear Swap
This Jeep was daily driven and wheeled hardcore.
SPECIFICATIONS
OME/JKS/DPG 4.5″ Hybrid Suspension
35″ x 12.50/15 Toyo Open Country MTs
4.88 Gears and Lockers
True dual purpose daily driver/trail rig
Featured in Four Wheel Drive Sport Utility Magazine in June 2006
“We see plenty of lifted rigs in our line of work. Many are well-constructed machines built with performance and off-road capability in mind, but some still subscribe to the “lift-it-to-the-moon” mentality that invariably situates the vehicle 10 feet in the air so the 35-inch tires will never touch the fenders. While this may create ample space for the big tires, it doesn’t do squat for the vehicles’ off-road prowess since the center of gravity is raised to eyeball level and the tip-over angle is exceeded on speed bumps. So how do you properly outfit a 4×4 to fit 35s? J.D. Sanders’ ’98 Cherokee should give you a few ideas.
J.D.’s Upright XJ was designed to be as low and wide as possible in order to maintain a low center of gravity. This not only alleviates tipping issues, but the wider stance provides a great ride and handling on the street and excellent stability and capability off-road. The Cherokee’s lift system was designed by DPG Off-Road in Rose Hills, Kansas, where J.D. works as a technician.The system incorporates a variety of manufacturer components to achieve the desired level of performance, and includes Old Man Emu coil and leaf springs and shocks along with JKS adjustable control arms and an adjustable track bar. After the suspension components were in place, J.D. got out the saw and started trimming the fenders so suspension and tire uptravel would have plenty of space to fully articulate without interference. All told, the system renders 4-1/2 inches of lift and clears 35-inch Toyo Open Country M/T tires.
With the lift system and many other upgrade parts in place, J.D. continues to address other deficient areas of his Cherokee. He’s quickly finding, however, that an efficient suspension system gets you a few steps ahead in the game. Built low to go, this Upright XJ gets the job done right.”
SPECIFICATIONS
Rubicon Express 5″ Extreme Duty Hybrid XJ Kit w/OME Long Travel Shocks
33 x 12.50/15 Toyo MTs
Full Fender Trimming
4.56 Gears and Lockers
Daily Driven 60 miles per day and wheels hardcore
The JSPEC™ J Konnect 3.5” suspension system is for the JK Wrangler owner who wants it all; the culmination of our expertise in creating suspensions for the JK that accentuate the JK Wrangler’s strengths while addressing its weaknesses. By combining some of our best known off road ready upgrades with our popular daily driver friendly modifications, the J Konnect will transform your JK into the commuter that you aren’t afraid to wheel! This system includes our simple and nearly indestructible J Link control arms and our JSPEC™ specific front and rear track bar brace combination that assures your Jeep drives out of whatever it gets in to. Our draglink flip flattens the steering linkage and track bar, relieving pressure on the steering box associated with lifting a Jeep and eliminating bump steer. The J Konnect system is still the quickest, easiest installation of its kind, but does feature a couple of key components that require welding. Upgrades for the J Konnect include some of JKS’s well known, hardcore off road upgrades that require the expertise of an experienced installer.
At the heart of any true Jeep® suspension system are properly designed coil springs. Not everyone uses their Jeep® for the same purposes, therefore you need a system that adapts to different terrains both on and offroad. By developing tuned sets of dual rate coils springs, JSPEC™ coils provide the best performance in any situation. Whether loaded down with gear for a weeklong expedition, running light for some rock-crawling fun or loaded with a few friends for a trip to the beach, JSPEC™ coils will provide the ride you want and the performance you need.
A great set of coil springs is useless unless you have a set of shocks to control them. When developing a shock to work in harmony with the JSPEC™ coil springs we went with the best, FOX. The Fox 2.0 Adventure Series shocks provide a quality ride and complete control no matter what terrain you tackle. The IFP (internal floating piston) design keeps the high-performance shock oil separated from the 200 psi nitrogen gas charge. This separation provided by the IFP eliminates oil aeration, to allow longer fade-free dampening performance. Paired with the set of JSPEC™ dual rate coil springs these shocks offer impressive performance and the adaptability to handle any terrain.
When you think of adjustable Jeep® track bars you think JKS. For years, Jeep® owners the world over have trusted JKS adjustable track bars for their strength, fit, function and durability. For those reasons it is a “no-brainer” that a JKS front adjustable track bar be an integral part of all JSPEC™ JK suspension systems. The JKS adjustable track bar dwarfs the factory unit using durometer specific rubber bushings at each end of the bar for smooth, quiet operation. The 1-1/4″-12 threaded adjustable end provides fine-tune adjustability and superior strength when combined with the 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ wall DOM tube, CNC formed track bar. Adding an adjustable track bar versus a relocation bracket also keeps the JKs steering angles in-phase to provide great handling and keep bump steer in check.
The flag-ship JKS Manufacturing product is the Quicker Disconnect. JKS was the originator of the sway bar disconnect concept. That original concept was perfected with the Quicker Disconnect design which still remains the best sway bar disconnect on the market today. Adjustable length and greasable with JKS-exclusive poly-flex ball, high-misalignment ends, the Quicker Disconnect is everything you want in a sway bar disconnect. Stainless steel mounting studs provide an anchoring point for each end of the links and allow for easy removal and installation. For JK Rubicon owners, additional hardware is included to bolt the swaybar link and allow you to take advantage of the benefits of these links while retaining the function of your factory installed electronic disconnecting swaybar system.
Anybody who has spent trail time around a JK knows the track bar mounts may very well be the first weak link to give way under heavy off-road use. The addition of weld-on front and rear track bar gussets working together with the multi-mount-point JKS track bar relocation brackets makes the weak factory mounts nearly indestructible. Yes they are weld-on but that is the key to making them strong. Plus, it is easier to weld our gussets on in the shop versus trying to weld a broken factory bracket on the trail.
The JSPEC™ drag link flip flattens out the steering angles when combined with the lift heights of 2” and above providing better performing, more solid steering feel over the factory setup. The JSPEC™ drag link directly replaces the factory link and uses the factory adjusting collar and tie rod end at the pitman arm. This installation requires drilling out the steering arm tapered hole in the passenger’s side knuckle and installing a precision machined tapered insert. We even included a 7/8” step bit to make this process easy and not require the purchase of an expensive drill bit to complete the install. The new insert has a knurled outer surface and has a slight interference fit making it extremely strong and eliminates any possibility of play or loosening. The insert can also be reused in the opposite position if the Jeep ever needed to be returned to the original steering setup. To properly compliment the new steering angles provided by the drag link flip, a front track bar bracket is supplied. The new bracket mounts to the factory track bar axle mount. It not only adapts the factory mount for proper track bar angles, it also strengthens the factory setup by tying into the axle via a u-bolt setup integrated into the design. The new track bar location mimics the drag link angle perfectly and eliminates bump steer.
How much can you say about brake line relocation? Well, it is a necessity anytime a JK is lifted much over 2″, especially with longer travel shocks. In most kits on the market these items are an after-thought, but not in the JSPEC™ kits. The JKS brake line brackets included in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems utilize the factory brake line mounting holes and locating tabs. This ensures that the brackets won’t rotate and eventually come loose. The brackets were designed specifically to work with the shock lengths used with each JSPEC™ system. The result is just enough length at full axle droop with minimal modifications to the factory routing.
The front and rear bump stop extensions, like brake line relocation brackets, are another component that usually doesn’t get much attention with most lift “kits” on the market. The bump stop extensions in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems were made specifically to maximize suspension travel while maintaining safe compression limits for both the coil springs and Fox 2.0 shocks. The front extensions are made from 2-3/4″ billet aluminum while the rear extensions are made from heavy-wall steel rectangular tube. Both sets fasten directly to the axle and are made to hold up to the abuse your new JSPEC™ equipped JK is now built to handle.
The JSPEC™ JKontrol systems take the off road capable daily driver to the next level, bringing JKS’s off road expertise to urban maneuvers. The J Kontrol system contains JKS’s beefy control arm relocation brackets with an OEM style draglink flip kit for the ultimate combination of durability, road comfort and unrivalled street handling. We took the time to recreate the idea of a control arm bracket that not only flattens the front control arm angles and corrects alignment, but meets JKS high standards as a durable, high quality component that can take a beating off road. The draglink flip kit levels the draglink, completely eliminating any hint of bump steer and has a clean, easy installation with an OEM fit and finish. As with any JSPEC™ system, J Kontrol systems are fully customizable to meet your needs.
At the heart of any true Jeep® suspension system are properly designed coil springs. Not everyone uses their Jeep® for the same purposes, therefore you need a system that adapts to different terrains both on and offroad. By developing tuned sets of dual rate coils springs, JSPEC™ coils provide the best performance in any situation. Whether loaded down with gear for a weeklong expedition, running light for some rock-crawling fun or loaded with a few friends for a trip to the beach, JSPEC™ coils will provide the ride you want and the performance you need.
A great set of coil springs is useless unless you have a set of shocks to control them. When developing a shock to work in harmony with the JSPEC™ coil springs we went with the best, FOX. The Fox Adventure Series shocks provide a quality ride and complete control no matter what terrain you tackle. The IFP (internal floating piston) design keeps the high-performance shock oil separated from the 200 psi nitrogen gas charge. This separation provided by the IFP eliminates oil aeration, to allow longer fade-free dampening performance. Paired with the set of JSPEC™ dual rate coil springs these shocks offer impressive performance and the adaptability to handle any terrain.
When you think of adjustable Jeep® track bars you think JKS. For years, Jeep® owners the world over have trusted JKS adjustable track bars for their strength, fit, function and durability. For those reasons it is a “no-brainer” that a JKS front adjustable track bar be an integral part of all JSPEC™ JK suspension systems. The JKS adjustable track bar dwarfs the factory unit using durometer specific rubber bushings at each end of the bar for smooth, quiet operation. The 1-1/4″-12 threaded adjustable end provides fine-tune adjustability and superior strength when combined with the 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ wall DOM tube, CNC formed track bar. Adding an adjustable track bar versus a relocation bracket also keeps the JKs steering angles in-phase to provide great handling and keep bump steer in check.
JSPEC™ control arm relocation brackets reduce front control arm operating angles to allow the front suspension to more naturally roll over bumps and grooves in the road. Forces are better directed into the coil springs and shocks where they can be absorbed and controlled versus into the control arms and frame where they are felt more and create a less controlled handling feel (rough ride). The upper and lower control arm mounting holes are precisely positioned to provide the correct caster. On 2012-2016 JK models, the new geometry increases clearance between the front driveshaft and exhaust at full suspension droop also improving the front drive shaft CV joint operating angles through full wheel travel(All models). JSPEC™ control arm relocation brackets are made from heavy-duty 7GA steel and are fully boxed and welded for superior strength when compared to bolt together 2-piece designs. The brackets install inside the factory upper and lower control arm mounts with the factory hardware. The heavy boxed construction, fully gusseted lower mount and welded crush sleeves give you extra confidence both on and off road.
The flag-ship JKS Manufacturing product is the Quicker Disconnect. JKS was the originator of the sway bar disconnect concept. That original concept was perfected with the Quicker Disconnect design which still remains the best sway bar disconnect on the market today. Adjustable length and greasable with JKS-exclusive poly-flex ball, high-misalignment ends, the Quicker Disconnect is everything you want in a sway bar disconnect. Stainless steel mounting studs provide an anchoring point for each end of the links and allow for easy removal and installation. For JK Rubicon owners, additional hardware is included to bolt the swaybar link and allow you to take advantage of the benefits of these links while retaining the function of your factory installed electronic disconnecting swaybar system.
How much can you say about brake line relocation? Well, it is a necessity anytime a JK is lifted much over 2″, especially with longer travel shocks. In most kits on the market these items are an after-thought, but not in the JSPEC™ kits. The JKS brake line brackets included in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems utilize the factory brake line mounting holes and locating tabs. This ensures that the brackets won’t rotate and eventually come loose. The brackets were designed specifically to work with the shock lengths used with each JSPEC™ system. The result is just enough length at full axle droop with minimal modifications to the factory routing.
As with the front suspension, the rear requires modification to the factory track bar setup to compensate for the new ride height. While the front gets a new track bar, the rear is adjusted with a track bar relocation bracket. The relocation bracket was chosen here for a several reasons. First, by raising the track bar mount position at the axle we flatten the track bar angle and make a slight adjustment to the roll-center height, which improves handling and body roll. Second, the new track bar relocation bracket doubles as a factory axle bracket brace. The factory rear axle track bar mount has been a known weak link since the JK was first built in 2007. By making the new relocation bracket out heavy-duty 3/16″ steel and bracing directly to the axle tube, the factory bracket is reinforced and up to the task of handling the new lifted height of the JSPEC™ suspension system.
The front and rear bump stop extensions, like brake line relocation brackets, are another component that usually doesn’t get much attention with most lift “kits” on the market. The bump stop extensions in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems were made specifically to maximize suspension travel while maintaining safe compression limits for both the coil springs and Fox 2.0 shocks. The front extensions are made from 2-3/4″ billet aluminum while the rear extensions are made from heavy-wall steel rectangular tube. Both sets fasten directly to the axle and are made to hold up to the abuse your new JSPEC™ equipped JK is now built to handle.
JSPEC™ Suspension packages are the ultimate dual purpose suspension system for a JK owner who wants to build a daily driven, weekend wheeled JK Wrangler. No additional components are required to create a well-mannered Jeep that can handle the daily commute as well as it handles the trails. JSPEC™ suspension systems are also the perfect starting point for the off roader who wants to customize their JSpec Equipped JK Wrangler, with a modular design that can be upgraded with JKS control arms, brackets, steering upgrades, braces, gussets, and speed bumps, to tailor your Jeep’s performance to your needs.
At the heart of any true Jeep® suspension system are properly designed coil springs. Not everyone uses their Jeep® for the same purposes, therefore you need a system that adapts to different terrains both on and offroad. By developing tuned sets of dual rate coils springs, JSPEC™ coils provide the best performance in any situation. Whether loaded down with gear for a weeklong expedition, running light for some rock-crawling fun or loaded with a few friends for a trip to the beach, JSPEC™ coils will provide the ride you want and the performance you need.
A great set of coil springs is useless unless you have a set of shocks to control them. When developing a shock to work in harmony with the JSPEC™ coil springs we went with the best, FOX. The Fox 2.0 Adventure Series shocks provide a quality ride and complete control no matter what terrain you tackle. The IFP (internal floating piston) design keeps the high-performance shock oil separated from the 200 psi nitrogen gas charge. This separation provided by the IFP eliminates oil aeration, to allow longer fade-free dampening performance. Paired with the set of JSPEC™ dual rate coil springs these shocks offer impressive performance and the adaptability to handle any terrain.
When you think of adjustable Jeep® track bars you think JKS. For years, Jeep® owners the world over have trusted JKS adjustable track bars for their strength, fit, function and durability. For those reasons it is a “no-brainer” that a JKS front adjustable track bar be an integral part of all JSPEC™ JK suspension systems. The JKS adjustable track bar dwarfs the factory unit using durometer specific rubber bushings at each end of the bar for smooth, quiet operation. The 1-1/4″-12 threaded adjustable end provides fine-tune adjustability and superior strength when combined with the 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ wall DOM tube, CNC formed track bar. Adding an adjustable track bar versus a relocation bracket also keeps the JKs steering angles in-phase to provide great handling and keep bump steer in check.
The flag-ship JKS Manufacturing product is the Quicker Disconnect. JKS was the originator of the sway bar disconnect concept. That original concept was perfected with the Quicker Disconnect design which still remains the best sway bar disconnect on the market today. Adjustable length and greasable with JKS-exclusive poly-flex ball, high-misalignment ends, the Quicker Disconnect is everything you want in a sway bar disconnect. Stainless steel mounting studs provide an anchoring point for each end of the links and allow for easy removal and installation. For JK Rubicon owners, additional hardware is included to bolt the swaybar link and allow you to take advantage of the benefits of these links while retaining the function of your factory installed electronic disconnecting swaybar system.
How much can you say about brake line relocation? Well, it is a necessity anytime a JK is lifted much over 2″, especially with longer travel shocks. In most kits on the market these items are an after-thought, but not in the JSPEC™ kits. The JKS brake line brackets included in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems utilize the factory brake line mounting holes and locating tabs. This ensures that the brackets won’t rotate and eventually come loose. The brackets were designed specifically to work with the shock lengths used with each JSPEC™ system. The result is just enough length at full axle droop with minimal modifications to the factory routing.
As with the front suspension, the rear requires modification to the factory track bar setup to compensate for the new ride height. While the front gets a new track bar, the rear is adjusted with a track bar relocation bracket. The relocation bracket was chosen here for a several reasons. First, by raising the track bar mount position at the axle we flatten the track bar angle and make a slight adjustment to the roll-center height, which improves handling and body roll. Second, the new track bar relocation bracket doubles as a factory axle bracket brace. The factory rear axle track bar mount has been a known weak link since the JK was first built in 2007. By making the new relocation bracket out heavy-duty 3/16″ steel and bracing directly to the axle tube, the factory bracket is reinforced and up to the task of handling the new lifted height of the JSPEC™ suspension system.
The front and rear bump stop extensions, like brake line relocation brackets, are another component that usually doesn’t get much attention with most lift “kits” on the market. The bump stop extensions in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems were made specifically to maximize suspension travel while maintaining safe compression limits for both the coil springs and Fox 2.0 shocks. The front extensions are made from 2-3/4″ billet aluminum while the rear extensions are made from heavy-wall steel rectangular tube. Both sets fasten directly to the axle and are made to hold up to the abuse your new JSPEC™ equipped JK is now built to handle.
JSPEC™ Suspension packages are the ultimate dual purpose suspension system for a JK owner who wants to build a daily driven, weekend wheeled JK Wrangler. No additional components are required to create a well-mannered Jeep that can handle the daily commute as well as it handles the trails. JSPEC™ suspension systems are also the perfect starting point for the off roader who wants to customize their JSpec Equipped JK Wrangler, with a modular design that can be upgraded with JKS control arms, brackets, steering upgrades, braces, gussets, and speed bumps, to tailor your Jeep’s performance to your needs.
At the heart of any true Jeep® suspension system are properly designed coil springs. Not everyone uses their Jeep® for the same purposes, therefore you need a system that adapts to different terrains both on and offroad. By developing tuned sets of dual rate coils springs, JSPEC™ coils provide the best performance in any situation. Whether loaded down with gear for a weeklong expedition, running light for some rock-crawling fun or loaded with a few friends for a trip to the beach, JSPEC™ coils will provide the ride you want and the performance you need.
A great set of coil springs is useless unless you have a set of shocks to control them. When developing a shock to work in harmony with the JSPEC™ coil springs we went with the best, FOX. The Fox 2.0 Adventure Series shocks provide a quality ride and complete control no matter what terrain you tackle. The IFP (internal floating piston) design keeps the high-performance shock oil separated from the 200 psi nitrogen gas charge. This separation provided by the IFP eliminates oil aeration, to allow longer fade-free dampening performance. Paired with the set of JSPEC™ dual rate coil springs these shocks offer impressive performance and the adaptability to handle any terrain.
When you think of adjustable Jeep® track bars you think JKS. For years, Jeep® owners the world over have trusted JKS adjustable track bars for their strength, fit, function and durability. For those reasons it is a “no-brainer” that a JKS front adjustable track bar be an integral part of all JSPEC™ JK suspension systems. The JKS adjustable track bar dwarfs the factory unit using durometer specific rubber bushings at each end of the bar for smooth, quiet operation. The 1-1/4″-12 threaded adjustable end provides fine-tune adjustability and superior strength when combined with the 1-1/2″ x 3/8″ wall DOM tube, CNC formed track bar. Adding an adjustable track bar versus a relocation bracket also keeps the JKs steering angles in-phase to provide great handling and keep bump steer in check.
The flag-ship JKS Manufacturing product is the Quicker Disconnect. JKS was the originator of the sway bar disconnect concept. That original concept was perfected with the Quicker Disconnect design which still remains the best sway bar disconnect on the market today. Adjustable length and greasable with JKS-exclusive poly-flex ball, high-misalignment ends, the Quicker Disconnect is everything you want in a sway bar disconnect. Stainless steel mounting studs provide an anchoring point for each end of the links and allow for easy removal and installation. For JK Rubicon owners, additional hardware is included to bolt the swaybar link and allow you to take advantage of the benefits of these links while retaining the function of your factory installed electronic disconnecting swaybar system.
How much can you say about brake line relocation? Well, it is a necessity anytime a JK is lifted much over 2″, especially with longer travel shocks. In most kits on the market these items are an after-thought, but not in the JSPEC™ kits. The JKS brake line brackets included in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems utilize the factory brake line mounting holes and locating tabs. This ensures that the brackets won’t rotate and eventually come loose. The brackets were designed specifically to work with the shock lengths used with each JSPEC™ system. The result is just enough length at full axle droop with minimal modifications to the factory routing.
As with the front suspension, the rear requires modification to the factory track bar setup to compensate for the new ride height. While the front gets a new track bar, the rear is adjusted with a track bar relocation bracket. The relocation bracket was chosen here for a several reasons. First, by raising the track bar mount position at the axle we flatten the track bar angle and make a slight adjustment to the roll-center height, which improves handling and body roll. Second, the new track bar relocation bracket doubles as a factory axle bracket brace. The factory rear axle track bar mount has been a known weak link since the JK was first built in 2007. By making the new relocation bracket out heavy-duty 3/16″ steel and bracing directly to the axle tube, the factory bracket is reinforced and up to the task of handling the new lifted height of the JSPEC™ suspension system.
The front and rear bump stop extensions, like brake line relocation brackets, are another component that usually doesn’t get much attention with most lift “kits” on the market. The bump stop extensions in the JK JSPEC™ suspension systems were made specifically to maximize suspension travel while maintaining safe compression limits for both the coil springs and Fox 2.0 shocks. The front extensions are made from 2-3/4″ billet aluminum while the rear extensions are made from heavy-wall steel rectangular tube. Both sets fasten directly to the axle and are made to hold up to the abuse your new JSPEC™ equipped JK is now built to handle.
Specifications
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ
DPG Ultimate Hybrid Kit (w/o BL & MML)
31″ BFG ATK02’s on factory wheels
“Outstanding ride and stance! Thanks!”
Specifications
2006 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited LJ
DPG Super Ultimate Hybrid Kit (w/o BL & MML)
32″ Goodyear Wrangler MTR’s on Hutchinson Beadlocks
“The complete suspension upgrades that I purchased from you are working great, and have transformed my Jeep in an extremely capable all around off road machine.”
Specifications
2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ
DPG Ultimate kit w/ OME Long Travel shock upgrade
JKS lower control arms
Extended Brakelines
33×12.50-15 MT Extreme Country Tires
“Ride is awesome. All parts are very well built and the install is pretty straight forward. Super glad I decided to spend the money on this kit instead of something thing else! It’s a great mix of on road comfort and amazing off-road.”
“I have completed the installation of my 3.5″ old man Emu lift kit that I got from you. I am very satisfied with all aspects of this kit.”
Specifications
1997 Jeep Cherokee
Rugged Ridge Sway bar bushings kit
Rusty’s 1 inch drop transmission crossmember
Brown Dog rubber engine mounts and new OEM transmission mount
Bushwhacker Flat fender flares
Desert Rattler Tracker II wheels. 15×8 with 3.625 backspacing
Custom center cap logos from http://3dcarstickers.com
32×11.5r15 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W tires
Putco headlight wiring harness
Hella H4 bulb housings
SPECIFICATIONS
DPG Super Ultimate Hybrid OME Kit
Tweaked w/35″ tires
Gears and Lockers
Bumpers/Wench and Armor
Excellent Riding, True Dual Purpose Rig
SPECIFICATIONS
5″ Rubicon Express/DPG Extreme Duty Hybrid XJ Kit w/OME Long Travel Shocks
33″ x 12.50/15 Cooper STT Pro Tires
ARB BullBar (Trimmed) w/ Warn Winch
Custom Rear bumper w/ swing out tire carrier
Custom built roof rack
Snorkel
IPF Headlights, bulbs & wiring harness
RE SYE/CV shaft
We built this XJ over a decade ago! Still driven EVERY day and wheeled on weekends. At home at 75mph or in the rocks!
SPECIFICATIONS
Rubicon Express 5.5″ Extreme Duty Suspension w/OME Long Travel Shocks
33 x 12.50/15 Goodyear MTRs
Full Fender Trimming
4.56 Gears and Lockers
Safari Snorkel w/custom air canister
Wilderness Off-Road Series Roof Rack
Fully Louvered Hood
Specifications
Spartan Series OME/JKS Ultimate JK Hybrid Kit
35″ Cooper STT Pro’s on 17″ Dirty Life 9303MGD DT-1 DUAL TECH RACING WHEELS
4.56 Gears and Lockers
Trimmed Factory Flares
ARB Front and Rear Bumpers
IPF 900 LED Kit 1
Specifications
2000 Jeep Wrangler TJ
DPG Super Ultimate Hybrid Kit (without BL & MML)
32×11.50-15 BFG AT’s
“We are real happy with the looks and ride. We think the proportions are perfect.”
Before
After
Specifications
2004 Jeep TJ Rubicon
DPG Ultimate kit without Body and Motor Mount lift
285-75R16 tires
OME SD48 HD steering stabilizer
Left out BL & MML as this jeep will see no serious trail use and will not be disconnecting the swaybar.
