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How much did your front drop?

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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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How much did your front drop when you added the winch and bumper? My total package is going to weigh about 190 lbs and I was wondering if I should get a spacer for the front springs. Thanks
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:09 AM
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I added about 160lbs and I lost about 1.25". It really sagged my stock front springs. I ended up replacing them w/ 3" FT HD. Im much happier now
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by WV99XJ
How much did your front drop when you added the winch and bumper? My total package is going to weigh about 190 lbs and I was wondering if I should get a spacer for the front springs. Thanks
My front end dropped 5/16" with the front bumper alone which is probably just under 100 lbs (Rugged Ridge XHD bumper with end caps). Once I add a winch I will probably add the 1/2" TeraFlex spacers up front.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:24 AM
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I have the Rusty's 2" coils, they lifted the front 3 1/2" then I put on #180 in winch and bumper and it dropped right at 1/2" but now it sits level, so all is good.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Droped mine an inch or lightly more with Warn Rock crawler bumper and Costco baught Champion winch BUT i have the rear loaded with Warn rock crawler rear bumper and a 30x36 box full of tools and trail supplys so RubyDoo ride even.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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I haven't received my Schrockworks stubby yet, but Dave suggested HD springs with my lift to offset bumper and winch. Will also be adding rear bumper when it comes out.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:52 AM
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mine dropped about the 1" or so with my custom bestop bumper and titan 12000 lbs winch, 3/4" spacers should fix me up
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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When I get a winch I am adding the Full Traction HD coils. I will evaluate then and see if I should add a spacer too! I have a rake now with my current set up which is fine. I just dont want more of one.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:17 AM
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I'm adding an ARB deluxe bull bar and powerplant winch. Does any one know how much that will sag my front end? I was told that spacers would fix the problem. is it difficult to install spacers amnd do you need any special tools like a spring compressor? Thanks.
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by mdmmd
I'm adding an ARB deluxe bull bar and powerplant winch. Does any one know how much that will sag my front end? I was told that spacers would fix the problem. is it difficult to install spacers amnd do you need any special tools like a spring compressor? Thanks.
Nope, just follow one of wayolife lift Write-Ups to get the springs out! Easy

You will need taller Jack Stands (the 6 ton ones are taller)
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