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RK 2.5 max travel question

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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 02:57 AM
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I have my kit coming tomorrow along wih a expedition one rear bumper and tire carrier. Since the RK is made to level out the Jeep and I'm putting on a rear bumper and just a stock stubby front should I order some spacers for the rear springs? If so what size? Thanks guys
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 03:14 AM
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I have the 3.5 with the expedition rear and a very heavy 35 hanging on the back. Don't believe you will need a spacer. Those springs can take the weight.
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 04:35 AM
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That is one of the advantages of RK's progressive rate springs I added a heavy rear bumper, heavy front bumper, and winch and I dropped 1/4-3/8".
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Just get a winch to even it out
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 07:23 AM
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Personally, I'd try it and see, but I'll tell you that the Jeep below is running RK's 2.5" + .5" spacers in the rear:


There's a winch on the front, the front bumper isn't overly heavy, and the tire carrier you can see.
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 20JK10
Just get a winch to even it out
I definitely am planning on that!! Just not right away.
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