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New Trail Master 3" Lift

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Old Aug 18, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JK703
Thanks for the response man. Just wondering when you all wheel, do you disconnect before hitting any trail or do you only disconnect when you know your going to need alittle extra flex?
Before I even hit the trail, makes for a smoother ride over all the bumps getting to the 'harder' stuff...
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 05:41 AM
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I have this lift and it was an easy install, but it is a rough ride and not as factory ride like they said. I am assuming the ride is rough due to all the added weight of my aftermarket bumpers and winch.
My question is, can I just add new springs to this lift, and skip the rubber spacers, and if so what springs? I have heard you can just maybe use some stock 4 door springs or something.

Any suggestions?
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by mark08jeep
I have this lift and it was an easy install, but it is a rough ride and not as factory ride like they said. I am assuming the ride is rough due to all the added weight of my aftermarket bumpers and winch.
My question is, can I just add new springs to this lift, and skip the rubber spacers, and if so what springs? I have heard you can just maybe use some stock 4 door springs or something.

Any suggestions?
What tires do you have? What pressure in them?
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by mark08jeep
I have this lift and it was an easy install, but it is a rough ride and not as factory ride like they said. I am assuming the ride is rough due to all the added weight of my aftermarket bumpers and winch.
My question is, can I just add new springs to this lift, and skip the rubber spacers, and if so what springs? I have heard you can just maybe use some stock 4 door springs or something.

Any suggestions?
Hey mark08jeep,

PM trail master with your question (you'll get Chris or Steve). On of them will respond tomorrow with some basic questions and then answers for you. I'm sure they'll be able to help.

Yates
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by ibrocun
What tires do you have? What pressure in them?
the tires are 33 x 12.5 Wild Country MTX and at 30 psi. And the ride is a little stiff and bumpy in the back. I was thinking different springs would help, and I kinda wish I got the whole suspension kit from trail master with the springs.
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Old Nov 27, 2010 | 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by yhudson
Hey mark08jeep,

PM trail master with your question (you'll get Chris or Steve). On of them will respond tomorrow with some basic questions and then answers for you. I'm sure they'll be able to help.

Yates
Hey, thanks for the response and trail master has been a big help. They are going to send me some new rear shocks at n/c to soften my ride. I am impressed with the service and how quick the response was during a holiday weekend.
thanks!!!
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Kawasakirider47
Deffintley find a better kit. Im just not a Trailmaster fan
Why is that?
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Old Nov 28, 2010 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Kawasakirider47
i but some of their parts on my Dodge truck and when i received them to me the quality didnt look good, that was for a truck however it may be a whole new thing for the jeeps
That does not sound like the company I know. How long ago was that?
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