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Rugged Ridge Bumper drop?

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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 05:47 PM
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has anyone with the new Rugged Ridge Modular Bumper experience any significant drop in the front of their jeep? If so, could you live with it or did you do something to raise it back up?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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I installed the shorty version and no noticable drop, I can't say what it would weigh if you added the end caps.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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If i remember, the end caps weigh around 20-25 pounds per side. Don't know how much mine settled outside of regular break in of the springs because i put the bumper on right after i bought it, but there is some rack to it now. I have no lift on yet but i did have to trim my fenders to clear my tires. I would think that 3/4 spacers would make it level again.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Yes it dropped when I installed the XHD with extended end caps and a hoop, I added ¾ spacers and a set of rubi springs to my X Still a little low but I can live with it
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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bumper, hoop, ends, and Warn M8000 caused mine to drop, but a 3/4 inch spacer took care of it.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jbfp89
has anyone with the new Rugged Ridge Modular Bumper experience any significant drop in the front of their jeep? If so, could you live with it or did you do something to raise it back up?
Front will drop after installing any heavy duty aftermarket bumper.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MOWrangler
bumper, hoop, ends, and Warn M8000 caused mine to drop, but a 3/4 inch spacer took care of it.
Same setup less the end caps, and I am running 1 3/4" spacers up front to compensate. The full traction springs are REALLY settling in
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Installed mine about a week after picking up the JK. With the factory rake already I used Daystar spacers. Since I wanted a little additional clearance because i am waiting till next spring for my lift I used a 1 3/4 spacer up front and a 3/4 in the rear and it came out perfect.
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 05:01 AM
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yup...dropped 1/4"-3/8" with the RR bumper with end caps. Dropped another 1/4" with the Superwinch Ep9. A set of 3/4" spacers on top of the front coils should get your height back.


http://www.quadratec.com/products/16117_1002.htm
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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 05:05 AM
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The front bumper wasn't real light coming off. I didn't notice any drop on mine without the ends and no winch. Maybe it has settled a little, but not noticeable.
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