Has any one installed the PERFEX LONG TRAVEL SUSPENSION KIT on there Rubicon? Im looking at installing one and am wondering if it's worth it?
http://www.hondapartsworld.com...n=VIEWPROD&ProdID=3549

 

I did and I took it off quickly, almost didn't put it on when I took it out of the box. Rube Goldberg set up. Poorly manufactured, have to shim it to fit right (and I use 'right' loosely). The foreman kits use freakin hose clamps to keep the lower shock mount on the a-arm, the Rubicon is a CRES bracket that you have to bend around the a-arm and it doesn't line up that well. The bend tabs were not long enough and I snapped one while tightening the bolt. Fools the shocks by changing angle. Adds drop out and lift, both are bad for the CVs and driveshaft joints. Mudblaster blew out a CV joint with his Rubi. Makes the shocks mushy, which is softer, but they get hot and fade quickly.

Some people like them, but I think that's only because it softens up the ride, but it adds body roll too. As your rubicon has a cable rear brake, when it is at full drop out it tugs your brake line.

Got stupid responses from the manufacturer, but I guess you get what you pay for. Don't you think Honda would just relocate the shocks if it was an advantage to do so?

I wish someone did a review of the Progressive 512 shocks, couldn't justify $1200 for Works or Elkas.

I wonder if Vinson shocks would fit, my Vinson rides much better than the Rubicon - makes it funner to ride. Still miss that Hondamatic and quiet smooth engine though.

 

MikeM I just searched for the Perfex on the form and found your post about them. I think Ill look into the high-lifter instead THANKS

 

<div class="FTQUOTE"><begin quote>Originally posted by: Bobcet

MikeM I just searched for the Perfex on the form and found your post about them. I think Ill look into the high-lifter instead THANKS</end quote></div>

High lifter makes a nice lift. I have it and have actually jumped my rubicon with it in. Easy to install as well.