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At what lift point are new shocks required?

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 02:52 PM
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Default At what lift point are new shocks required?

The 2007 2 door X I recently purchased already had a 2.5" BB installed. Looks like the factory shocks are still in place though. With the extra weight of the new front bumper and winch and aftermarket rear bumper and tire carrier I lose a bit of that lift. I will guess I am riding 2.0"ish above stock height. (38" from ground to bottom of stock fender flare).

At what point do I need to go with longer shocks? The ride seems to be OK yet.

Off road I will disconnect the sway bar so I will get more droop. Will the stock shock be OK with that or is this where the longer shock will be needed (for the extra travel)?

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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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For the sagging, the coils need to be addressed
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Old Mar 3, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Will the sagging get worse over time? I assume it will. I will keep an eye on it and address that accordingly.

My build sheet specs the coils as heavy duty coils. Maybe that will buy me some time?

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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 06:36 AM
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At any point when you want more ability!

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