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Light-med vs heavy load springs

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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 08:07 PM
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I need help. I understand that the heavy load is to compensate for heavy mods (bumpers winches ext) but would it be a good idea to get the heavy load springs not REALLY knowing how heavy I'm going to go? If I got the heavy and decided to get a really light bumper and no winch will that not be good?
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 03:57 AM
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Bumpty dumpty.....
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 04:31 AM
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A wise man once told me that it's better to make mods for the current instead of what you MIGHT do in year.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 05:09 AM
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I've been running the heavy load springs for 6 months without any additional weight. Didn't notice any problems.
If you know you're gonna mount heavy stuff to your front later it'll be okay to run the heavy springs "unloaded" for a while.
But if you already decided for a lightweight bumper and no winch you should go with the light-med springs.
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by crusaderJK
I've been running the heavy load springs for 6 months without any additional weight. Didn't notice any problems.
If you know you're gonna mount heavy stuff to your front later it'll be okay to run the heavy springs "unloaded" for a while.
But if you already decided for a lightweight bumper and no winch you should go with the light-med springs.
Or, run the softer springs and use the ACOS from JKS!
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Old Mar 3, 2013 | 07:43 AM
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I was thinking about getting a spider stubby with winch. Do you think I should get the heavy load?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Mexican_Guard
I was thinking about getting a spider stubby with winch. Do you think I should get the heavy load?
That would be advisable.
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