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Spacers or Springs???

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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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Default Spacers or Springs???

Quick question / survey. Lost about 1/2inch on rear end due to a new bumper / carrier. 3inch springs now down to 2.5-2.75 inch springs. Do I add a 1/2inch spacer such as Teraflex or go to a 3.5inch spring such as Clayton Offroad?

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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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I'm saving up for springs. I worry about busting spacers out wheeling.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:21 PM
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i installed the leveling lift coil lift by eibach that gave me 2.7" in the front and 1.7" in the rear. the ride is so much better and they were really easy to install. they 4 coils work with all your factory equipment so theres nothing else you need to buy
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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The good thing about spacers is they wont change in size because they can't sag. If they are 1" they will always be 1". Cheaper too
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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Add a spacer I have both as well and never have had any issues!
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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I agree with the others. If you are happy with the ride the springs you have now give you and know exactly how much lift you want to regain, spacers are your best option. If you were to change to say a 3.5 spring from another manuf. you may end up with more lift than you want or need and/or a different ride(softer/firmer,etc.)
Plus its cheaper, which is always a go in my book.
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by mkjeep
I agree with the others. If you are happy with the ride the springs you have now give you and know exactly how much lift you want to regain, spacers are your best option. If you were to change to say a 3.5 spring from another manuf. you may end up with more lift than you want or need and/or a different ride(softer/firmer,etc.)
Plus its cheaper, which is always a go in my book.
What he said
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