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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:20 AM
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Right now I have 35" procomp tires with a 2" body lift and 2" suspension lift (basically blocks). Someone was trying to be nice and do it inexpensively for me. I want to get Smittybilt XRC bumpers for front and back (seems like an inexpensive way to go, but better than my tube bumpers).

Do I need to do anything to the Jeep suspension or anything else to carry the weight?

Trying to plan ahead! Thanks!
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ohmyjeep
Right now I have 35" procomp tires with a 2" body lift and 2" suspension lift (basically blocks). Someone was trying to be nice and do it inexpensively for me. I want to get Smittybilt XRC bumpers for front and back (seems like an inexpensive way to go, but better than my tube bumpers).

Do I need to do anything to the Jeep suspension or anything else to carry the weight?

Trying to plan ahead! Thanks!
if you are wondering if the 'blocks' will sag the answer is no. depending if you still have your stock coils or not will determine what kind of sagging or leveling will be needed.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:29 AM
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Everything is still stock. What do I need to do to it?
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by ohmyjeep
Everything is still stock. What do I need to do to it?
nothing...put the bumpers on and see if the stock coils sag. chances are they will eventually sag 1/2" . if you can live with that then you wont have to do anything to make it work with the 2" body, 2" spacers and aftermarket bumpers and 35s.

if you arent happy with the sag or the ride quality with the spacers you should chuck them (sell them on here) and the body lift and replace the coils with aftermarket coils that are 2.5 or >.
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Old Jun 17, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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Thanks for all the help!
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