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Sagging after bumper and winch install

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Old Mar 21, 2025 | 03:20 PM
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I have a 2015 JKU Sahara that I bought a few weeks ago. It came with a spacer lift and 315 70 R17 tires. After installing a bumper and winch the front end sagged a bit. I have a inch to an inch and a half between front bump stops and 3-4 inches between the rear bump stops. Now the way I'm thinking is if I have to get new coils I might as well get rid of the front spacers and get coils to get same lift. So since I'm not sure on the size of spacers (I'm assuming 2") what are your suggestions on coils.
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Old Mar 21, 2025 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Saltwater99
I have a 2015 JKU Sahara that I bought a few weeks ago. It came with a spacer lift and 315 70 R17 tires. After installing a bumper and winch the front end sagged a bit. I have a inch to an inch and a half between front bump stops and 3-4 inches between the rear bump stops. Now the way I'm thinking is if I have to get new coils I might as well get rid of the front spacers and get coils to get same lift. So since I'm not sure on the size of spacers (I'm assuming 2") what are your suggestions on coils.
Proper coil and matching shocks, in my opinion, rides a lot better than spacers. You’ll definitely feel the difference when you’re off-roading. With 2 to 2.5 lift, you can get away with stock arms and track bar. Anything more than 2.5 lift; you’ll have to consider front lower or upper adjustable control arms and adjustable track bar just to get your steering close to factory feel. This will definitely add more cost. Something to think about when considering a lift.
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Old Mar 25, 2025 | 08:59 AM
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So I found a set of RE 2.5" coils for the front. Once they arrive I will install them. Hoping it levels everything out with the 150 pounds now on the nose.
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