Need some advice

[jkur77]

I am currently running stock axles, the Rk 3.5" lift,and 37's. My next purchase is going to be PR 60/80 combo. I want to change my suspension to evo's dtd and then do a V-8 swap. My question is which to do first? Does the weight of the V8 cause you to have to re-valve the coilovers?

 

[Canvas JK]

I am currently running stock axles, the Rk 3.5" lift,and 37's. My next purchase is going to be PR 60/80 combo. I want to change my suspension to evo's dtd and then do a V-8 swap. My question is which to do first? Does the weight of the V8 cause you to have to re-valve the coilovers?

Well if it were me I would do the axles first due to the torque of the new V8 will be a little too much for the stock axles. Depending on which V8 you get the weight difference is minimal maybe 200 lbs.

 

[Dean454]

Seems to me the engine swap will have the greatest overall impact on all other parts. I would do that first then build around it.

 

[OverlanderJK]

A 6.2 LS weighs about as much as the 3.8L. The weight won't be a big deal.

 

[jkur77]

Well if it were me I would do the axles first due to the torque of the new V8 will be a little too much for the stock axles. Depending on which V8 you get the weight difference is minimal maybe 200 lbs.

A 6.2 LS weighs about as much as the 3.8L. The weight won't be a big deal.

Thanks guys, I assumed the V 8 would weight much more.

 

[jkur77]

Seems to me the engine swap will have the greatest overall impact on all other parts. I would do that first then build around it.

I will do the axles first, and if the 3.8L holds out, the suspension would be next. I'm just trying to avoid spending more money than needed.

 

[2011jk]

LS and the 6L80e adds about 75 lbs +-

 

[jkur77]

LS and the 6L80e adds about 75 lbs +-

Ok, I wouldn't think 75 pounds would affect too much.