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Will front sag with new bumper and winch?

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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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I just ordered this bumper and winch. I hope this bumper is a good one. It weights 68 lbs plus the the new XRC8 winch, what are the chances of me having to get a leveling kit so that the front doesn't sag. I do have a 3.5" RK coil lift.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by RAZDJK09
I just ordered this bumper and winch. I hope this bumper is a good one. It weights 68 lbs plus the the new XRC8 winch, what are the chances of me having to get a leveling kit so that the front doesn't sag. I do have a 3.5" RK coil lift.
Yep, you'll notice it sag as soon as you put it on. Stupid gravity.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Will it be enough sag that I should get a leveling kit? I like the way it looks now with no sag.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RAZDJK09
Will it be enough sag that I should get a leveling kit? I like the way it looks now with no sag.
You won't know until you install it.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:12 AM
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I put a heavy bumper and winch on my rubi and it does sag a little so yes you will get some sag.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by RAZDJK09
Will it be enough sag that I should get a leveling kit? I like the way it looks now with no sag.
I think that will have to be up your own personal preference. My teraflex 2.5 lift with springs and shocks was actually sitting lower in the rear before the winch. Added the winch and it leveled it out. So, I'd just make the decision after you mount it all up. Just my two cents.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 11:19 AM
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Thanks for the advice/opinions. I guess I will see what it will look like in a week when I get them.
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