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Front suspension sag-Help

 
Old 02-13-2012, 11:32 PM
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Default Front suspension sag-Help
I recently put a new bumper and winch on my TJ, with all the added weight my front end now sags down a considerable amount (1-2 inches) and if I hit a big enough speed bump my front end bottoms out with the bump stops. I have a 2" body lift and 2" spacers. I've considered getting bigger coils with an extra inch or two to compensate.

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Old 02-14-2012, 12:07 AM
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Get rid of the spacers and get a coil lift. Stock coils suck and aren't rated for that extra weight. I'd suggest ome or bds

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Old 02-14-2012, 06:58 AM
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Alright thanks for the help!
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One last thing, what size coil lift would be right to level it out? Maybe a 3"?
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Originally Posted by NorthwestTJ
One last thing, what size coil lift would be right to level it out? Maybe a 3"?
Could try a OME HD coil.
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On the JK Sport/X, a Rubicon front spring compensates for the sag perfectly when a bumper and winch is added to the front.
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