Have RC 3.25" lift, have sag..need ideas..
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JK Newbie
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From: Naples, FL
Have RC 3.25" lift, have sag..need ideas..
I have a RC 3.25" lift.
It came with"
2.5" Springs
3/4" Spacers
Shocks
Rear Track Bar Bracket
Brake Line Extensions
I have an SRC Front Bumper and Winch and Warn rear bumper w/tire carrier.
After installing the lift it still sagged just at one inch (1") in front.
So, I put in a 1 3/4" puck up front, this made it almost level...within 1/4". The front was 1/8" - 1/4" LOWER than the back.
Now, my rear is sagging more and is close to 1" lower than the front. I have also lost height front and rear. The springs have been on for approx 3000 miles.
The front springs (top coils are touching) and the rears all have space between them.
What I am running now:
Front:
RC 2.5" front coil with 1 3/4" spacer
RC 2.2 Shocks Front
RC Dual SS
JKS Adjustable Track Bar
RC Adjustable LCA
Brake Line Extensions
Rear:
RC 2.5" rear coil with 3/4" spacer
RC 2.2 Shocks Rear
RC Track Bar Bracket
Brake Line Extensions
I have ProComp 16" Alloy Wheels with 35's.
I feel that I am sitting very low especially in the back. Now, before someone says...take out the 1 3/4" front puck and put in the 3/4"...I don't want to LOSE the height in front. I am not getting 3.25" in front..that is for sure and know I am not getting close to that in the rear. I feel more like 2.5" front and 2" rear...the 35's do fill in the wheel well, but I need more space.
Is this the springs / brand causing this?
Does it look like a 3.25" lift to you?
Should I just get another spring...say a 3" spring from another vendor?
It came with"
2.5" Springs
3/4" Spacers
Shocks
Rear Track Bar Bracket
Brake Line Extensions
I have an SRC Front Bumper and Winch and Warn rear bumper w/tire carrier.
After installing the lift it still sagged just at one inch (1") in front.
So, I put in a 1 3/4" puck up front, this made it almost level...within 1/4". The front was 1/8" - 1/4" LOWER than the back.
Now, my rear is sagging more and is close to 1" lower than the front. I have also lost height front and rear. The springs have been on for approx 3000 miles.
The front springs (top coils are touching) and the rears all have space between them.
What I am running now:
Front:
RC 2.5" front coil with 1 3/4" spacer
RC 2.2 Shocks Front
RC Dual SS
JKS Adjustable Track Bar
RC Adjustable LCA
Brake Line Extensions
Rear:
RC 2.5" rear coil with 3/4" spacer
RC 2.2 Shocks Rear
RC Track Bar Bracket
Brake Line Extensions
I have ProComp 16" Alloy Wheels with 35's.
I feel that I am sitting very low especially in the back. Now, before someone says...take out the 1 3/4" front puck and put in the 3/4"...I don't want to LOSE the height in front. I am not getting 3.25" in front..that is for sure and know I am not getting close to that in the rear. I feel more like 2.5" front and 2" rear...the 35's do fill in the wheel well, but I need more space.
Is this the springs / brand causing this?
Does it look like a 3.25" lift to you?
Should I just get another spring...say a 3" spring from another vendor?
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: pine barrens, NJ
Is it just me or is this a common problem with RC?
the front looks a little lower than mine with 2.5"
the rear looks like maybe 1" of lift?
I would ditch it and go with another vendor, or if $ is an issue, get some thicker spacers in the rear for the time being.
the front looks a little lower than mine with 2.5"
the rear looks like maybe 1" of lift?
I would ditch it and go with another vendor, or if $ is an issue, get some thicker spacers in the rear for the time being.
Last edited by zerodown; Mar 30, 2010 at 02:48 PM.
JK Super Freak
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Posts: 1,114
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From: pine barrens, NJ
Maybe this would work...
-get it on flat ground.
-take a measurement from the ground to the front fender.
-take a measurement from the ground to the rear fender.
-subtract rear amount from front amount.
-add 3/4" (current coil spacer)
-get new rear spacers close to this number and ditch the 3/4" RC ones.
By the looks of it you'd need 2.5" spacers, but I'd at least take some measurements first.
http://northridge4x4.com/proddetail.php?prod=TF-1954200
-get it on flat ground.
-take a measurement from the ground to the front fender.
-take a measurement from the ground to the rear fender.
-subtract rear amount from front amount.
-add 3/4" (current coil spacer)
-get new rear spacers close to this number and ditch the 3/4" RC ones.
By the looks of it you'd need 2.5" spacers, but I'd at least take some measurements first.
http://northridge4x4.com/proddetail.php?prod=TF-1954200
Last edited by zerodown; Mar 30, 2010 at 03:10 PM.
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JK Newbie
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From: Naples, FL
I will call RC and see...
BTW..I don't want to add another spacer as I already have a 1 3/4" spacer on top of a supposed 2.5" spring in the front, and a 3/4" spacer on top of the 2.5" spring in the rear.
Parking next to another Jeep with a 2.5" Teraflex Spacer Lift and 35's and I am sitting lower in the rear and just about even in the front.
Also, this is SUPPOSED to be the "new' springs as the kit was ordered this year (in Feb.)
I understand I will have some sag due to bumpers / winch, but they sure did settle / sag.
BTW..I don't want to add another spacer as I already have a 1 3/4" spacer on top of a supposed 2.5" spring in the front, and a 3/4" spacer on top of the 2.5" spring in the rear.
Parking next to another Jeep with a 2.5" Teraflex Spacer Lift and 35's and I am sitting lower in the rear and just about even in the front.
Also, this is SUPPOSED to be the "new' springs as the kit was ordered this year (in Feb.)
I understand I will have some sag due to bumpers / winch, but they sure did settle / sag.
JK Enthusiast
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From: Indiana
The rear was sagging on mine too, and I have factory bumpers (bought mine in Jan this year). https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/new-rough-country-2-5-coils-121791/
After reading a few posts on here I called them. The rear most definately sits higher and it rides better too. The new rear springs aren't progressive rate, and I'm not sure if there were any changes in the front coils. I would take a pic and call them.
After reading a few posts on here I called them. The rear most definately sits higher and it rides better too. The new rear springs aren't progressive rate, and I'm not sure if there were any changes in the front coils. I would take a pic and call them.