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How much height will bumpers bring my Jeep down?

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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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If I install a 2.5" lift on a 2 door wrangler, how much would the jeep come down if I put a 104 lb bumper on the front and a 106 lb bumper on the rear? Would it bring it down very much?
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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It depends on the lift and spring rates. You can always add spacers to level it
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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It will definately bring it down some, just depends on which coils you put in. I would think with bumpers that are that heavy, maybe the OME HD coils would be a good choice. if you go cheap, they will sag. Are you adding a winch on top that 100 lb bumper?
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by mattgt5
It will definately bring it down some, just depends on which coils you put in. I would think with bumpers that are that heavy, maybe the OME HD coils would be a good choice. if you go cheap, they will sag. Are you adding a winch on top that 100 lb bumper?
wondering the same question with the bumpers and yes i am planning on adding a winch to that weighing about 90lbs
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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I have the same situation adding front and rear RR XHD bumpers. Yesterday I spoke to Teraflex and they said it would drop 1/2 inch once I add their 2 1/2 inch lift kit with coils.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
Find a local coed at your school that weighs around 100 lbs and ask her to sit on your bumper and then in the rear hatch so you can measure the amount of drop in the jeep. That will give some Idea of what it will sag and you just might get lucky too.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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I was going to add a teraflex 2.5 budget boost lift. I wasn't adding a winch. How much total would it probably drop? 1"?
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by cyberil
I have the same situation adding front and rear RR XHD bumpers. Yesterday I spoke to Teraflex and they said it would drop 1/2 inch once I add their 2 1/2 inch lift kit with coils.
Thanks man. That's the exact type of bumpers I was adding. Thanks much
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:30 AM
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Definitely wondering the same here. I have the teraflex leveling kit and 4 door rubicon springs (18f 59r) on my 2 door x. Thinking a stubby front will at least cut some weight.
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Old Nov 16, 2011 | 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
if you are going to do a budget boost just go out right now and measure to the top of the bumper then add 100 lbs in the cargo area then measure again. I would expect around 1/2" of sag from 100 lbs of extra weight.
Thanks man. Would you recommend buying some new springs along with the BB? Then would I have a 2.5" lift probably?
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