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Old 12-09-2013, 09:19 PM
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Currently I'm running RK stock mod 2.5" lift with RK LCAs with TF bumpstops front and rear with Bilstein's long travel shocks up front an one for the 2.5" in the rear. On 35's trail grapplers

Hears my questions I was thinking about dropping down in lift maybe a leveling kit or just swap out the springs for 1.5". I would like to stay with a 35 but maybe looking into 33's.

I really don't have time wheel that much and when I do I only do logging roads an mild trails nothing crazy or rocks. I just wanted something closer to stock. Now I do have a steel front bumper upfront so that why I was think about staying away from just pucks cause don't think the stock spring will hold up to the weight over time and will sag.

I'm open to any suggestions on thoughts. And if I do go to smaller spring or pucks I will be selling my 2.5" RK springs
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RK just put out their 1.5" mad travel kit with their new triple rate springs. I would look into that.
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Trade springs? I've got 2" OME Springs...
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Originally Posted by DunnyBunny
RK just put out their 1.5" mad travel kit with their new triple rate springs. I would look into that.
Yeah I seen that. I'm looking the least amount of lift to run 35's but still have room not to have to cut fenders and everything else
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Originally Posted by 4W-Jive
Trade springs? I've got 2" OME Springs...
Maybe ill have to way my options first. A .5" difference really won't be worth taking everything off
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Originally Posted by mook8651

Maybe ill have to way my options first. A .5" difference really won't be worth taking everything off
On paper ya it's a .5" but RK runs pretty tall. Would be a pain tho, we would both have to next day air them or something.
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Originally Posted by 4W-Jive
On paper ya it's a .5" but RK runs pretty tall. Would be a pain tho, we would both have to next day air them or something.
I still have my stock coils so I could put them on for a few days cause I'm sure shipping rates would be almost as much as just buying a set of coils
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Originally Posted by mook8651
I still have my stock coils so I could put them on for a few days cause I'm sure shipping rates would be almost as much as just buying a set of coils
Aren't there extended bump stops to deal with and perhaps something to ensure the rear brake line can droop far enough? And what about shock length? I think it's more than just switching out springs if you want to change lift height.
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Originally Posted by Mark Doiron

Aren't there extended bump stops to deal with and perhaps something to ensure the rear brake line can droop far enough? And what about shock length? I think it's more than just switching out springs if you want to change lift height.
if he wants to keep his tires then bump stops would stay. He can keep all of his components to achieve droop and articulation, prob add some spring retainers, keep all the ability just lower the height.
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Originally Posted by 4W-Jive
if he wants to keep his tires then bump stops would stay. He can keep all of his components to achieve droop and articulation, prob add some spring retainers, keep all the ability just lower the height.
Yeah I wouldn't have to change anything but the springs everything I have now will be fine and with my bumpstops will help without bottoming out the shocks


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