What Coilover Spring Rate do I need?
08-28-2012, 04:41 AM
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What Coilover Spring Rate do I need?
Hey there, I was wondering if you could tell me what spring rates you are running on your 12" coilovers. I recently put on (Fox 2.0 12" coilovers) with a weld in kit, and they recommended 200# top and 300# lower spring. I had to crank down about 6.0" of threads on the front, and 6.75" of threads on the rear to get it to ride level, but it sags pretty good when I load the kids in the back. I haven't even had a chance to take it offroad yet with all my trail tools and gear. Any advice?
I would prefer a smother ride over stiff, but also need it to ride equal to about a 5" lift height.
I would prefer a smother ride over stiff, but also need it to ride equal to about a 5" lift height.
08-28-2012, 04:48 AM
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Hey there, I was wondering if you could tell me what spring rates you are running on your 12" coilovers. I recently put on (Fox 2.0 12" coilovers) with a weld in kit, and they recommended 200# top and 300# lower spring. I had to crank down about 6.0" of threads on the front, and 6.75" of threads on the rear to get it to ride level, but it sags pretty good when I load the kids in the back. I haven't even had a chance to take it offroad yet with all my trail tools and gear. Any advice?
I would prefer a smother ride over stiff, but also need it to ride equal to about a 5" lift height.
I would prefer a smother ride over stiff, but also need it to ride equal to about a 5" lift height.
08-28-2012, 05:31 AM
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Do carry about an extra 100 - 150 lbs of tools and gear in the back when I go wheeling, and may have around 300 lbs worth or bodies in the Jeep. That is if I can get the kids and wife to go with me, but that is hit and miss.
Cut down Stock Jeep Rear Swing Tire Carrier with a 35" BFG KM2
Smittybilt Sliders
Cut/ Trimmed OEM fender flares
Rancho Tube doors - running them since 2009
COP 4X4 Nack Attack and bikini Top
Not running hardtop or doors anytime soon, as I live in Hawaii
Do carry about an extra 100 - 150 lbs of tools and gear in the back when I go wheeling, and may have around 300 lbs worth or bodies in the Jeep. That is if I can get the kids and wife to go with me, but that is hit and miss.
08-29-2012, 08:40 AM
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Smittybilt XRC front bumper with a XRC10 winch (synthetic line)
Cut down Stock Jeep Rear Swing Tire Carrier with a 35" BFG KM2
Smittybilt Sliders
Cut/ Trimmed OEM fender flares
Rancho Tube doors - running them since 2009
COP 4X4 Nack Attack and bikini Top
Not running hardtop or doors anytime soon, as I live in Hawaii
Do carry about an extra 100 - 150 lbs of tools and gear in the back when I go wheeling, and may have around 300 lbs worth or bodies in the Jeep. That is if I can get the kids and wife to go with me, but that is hit and miss.
Cut down Stock Jeep Rear Swing Tire Carrier with a 35" BFG KM2
Smittybilt Sliders
Cut/ Trimmed OEM fender flares
Rancho Tube doors - running them since 2009
COP 4X4 Nack Attack and bikini Top
Not running hardtop or doors anytime soon, as I live in Hawaii
Do carry about an extra 100 - 150 lbs of tools and gear in the back when I go wheeling, and may have around 300 lbs worth or bodies in the Jeep. That is if I can get the kids and wife to go with me, but that is hit and miss.