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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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When I bought my JK this year it was to commute, tow my trailer to home depot and back, and ride all summer long with the top down. This is basically my do everything vehicle that can make its own raods
I want to give it a little more street control.
I already replaced the swaybar bushings with polyeurethane, and added some Monroe reflex shocks. The last thing i would like to do is stiffen up the springs. I havent ound any tighter springs available unless you want to lift the jeep.
I also though about going with a set of different tires that may be stiffer, of just better all around that stock.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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How about air bags for when your hauling?

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
How about air bags for when your hauling?

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
This seems like a good idea. I will look into it, Thanks.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Piginajeep
How about air bags for when your hauling?

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
I checked into this, and it is a great plan, although it would only help the back of the Jeep.
I would still prefer a heavy duty spring setup that doesnt lift the Jeep.

Anyone know of a product or manufacturer?
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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I had on my LJ a product from JKS called ACOS, they are adjustable coil over spacers. They will lift it a bit as you can adjust the height up to @ 2". I used them to stiffen the rear springs for towing my trailer, they also make a set for the front. I have a set and am getting ready for camping season and am going to be installing them.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by sandman
I had on my LJ a product from JKS called ACOS, they are adjustable coil over spacers. They will lift it a bit as you can adjust the height up to @ 2". I used them to stiffen the rear springs for towing my trailer, they also make a set for the front. I have a set and am getting ready for camping season and am going to be installing them.
These sound great, but they are pretty expensive. I am still hoping for some performance type springs. Thanks.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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get some used rubicon springs, they are a little stiffer. Other than that you are looking at custom springs...
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by jeffmarion
get some used rubicon springs, they are a little stiffer. Other than that you are looking at custom springs...
Does this mean that the UNLINITED rubi springs are even stiffer? Any documentation on this? Thanks for the advice!
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jeffmarion
get some used rubicon springs, they are a little stiffer. Other than that you are looking at custom springs...

Between those- and the ACOS mentioned that's about all I was going to contribute..............oh well....carry on
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ronzep
Does this mean that the UNLINITED rubi springs are even stiffer? Any documentation on this? Thanks for the advice!
Unlimited rubi springs with the towing package has the highest spring rate, (stiffest springs)
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