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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 08:16 PM
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I have a Rough and Country 4" lift and was wondering if I could replace my RC coil springs with Teraflex 4" or even 6" coil springs to stiffen it up a bit? My RC lift only gives me about 3.5" of lift, i want to increase my lift with this a bit? Is this possible? Thank you

If this won't work any other ideas what I can do? What i can do to get it lifted up 1" or 2" due to lift height loss, because of bumper and winch?

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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 09:19 PM
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If you just want alittle more, you could add 1/2in coil spacers and a 1in bodylift. That'll give you 1.5in without having to really touch much suspension wise.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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But can I replace my coils with 4" or 6" Teraflex coils on the 4" RC lift, I've heard the 4" teraflex coils are more HD and a bit longer or even go to 6"?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Fergor
But can I replace my coils with 4" or 6" Teraflex coils on the 4" RC lift, I've heard the 4" teraflex coils are more HD and a bit longer or even go to 6"?
I wouldn't say they are "heavy duty" per say because that seems to say that the spring rate would be pretty high. High spring rates usually = rougher rides. What jeep do you have, unlimited or 2 door? What heavy accessories like body armor, winches, bumpers, racks, etc. do you have? What size tires do you want to run? If you have a stock 2 door with no extra weight a 4" kit is going to make you a tall rig. My 2 door is pretty light and my 3" tera gave me more lift that any 4" kit I have seen around town.

Are your coils collapsing at all? any of the coils touching? what size tire are you running? If I was in your shoes I would call Joe at teraflex and tell him exactly what you have, what you plan to do in the future, and listen to what he recommends you do. He is a great guy that not only knows their products but uses them himself. He has never ever tried to force products at me or make "up-sales". Do you already have adjustable arms?
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbluejk
I wouldn't say they are "heavy duty" per say because that seems to say that the spring rate would be pretty high. High spring rates usually = rougher rides. What jeep do you have, unlimited or 2 door? What heavy accessories like body armor, winches, bumpers, racks, etc. do you have? What size tires do you want to run? If you have a stock 2 door with no extra weight a 4" kit is going to make you a tall rig. My 2 door is pretty light and my 3" tera gave me more lift that any 4" kit I have seen around town.

Are your coils collapsing at all? any of the coils touching? what size tire are you running? If I was in your shoes I would call Joe at teraflex and tell him exactly what you have, what you plan to do in the future, and listen to what he recommends you do. He is a great guy that not only knows their products but uses them himself. He has never ever tried to force products at me or make "up-sales". Do you already have adjustable arms?
I have a 2008 Jeep Jk 4-door with 4"RC lift and 35" tires, XRC front bumper with winch, non of my coils are collapsing, I just want that extra bit of lift.
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Old Sep 10, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Fergor
I have a 2008 Jeep Jk 4-door with 4"RC lift and 35" tires, XRC front bumper with winch, non of my coils are collapsing, I just want that extra bit of lift.
The 4" TF springs will give you more than 4, especially before they settle it. You can run any spring you like with your lift, you do not have to stick with the same brand
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