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?

Wheelerbob

I installed the shorty version and no noticable drop, I can't say what it would weigh if you added the end caps.

micja

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.

renegadelt1

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

MOWrangler

bumper, hoop, ends, and Warn M8000 caused mine to drop, but a 3/4 inch spacer took care of it.

Seryoga

Front will drop after installing any heavy duty aftermarket bumper.

Northernmedic

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
here are some pics

09rubicon

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.

HG07JKRubi

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

nosmr2

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.