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How to get 1/4-1/2" more out of rear suspension?

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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 02:09 AM
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Default How to get 1/4-1/2" more out of rear suspension?

I have a quick question, I have a TF 2.5bb with rubicon springs. The vehicle sits very level. I would love to have it sit a tad higher in the rear, what can I do? My JKU has a gobi rack, 35s, TF carrier and soon to have a rear bumper which all helps weigh it down more
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 02:40 AM
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What number are the springs on there now? Look at the last two numbers on the tag.
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 03:11 AM
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You could either:

1) wait to install the rear bumper so you know how much height you lost.
2) get rear coils
3) get rear coil spacers

*** all dependent on many inches the rear has sagged will determine how many inches you should get in coils or spacers. It could be anywhere from 1.5"-2.5" *****
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 04:37 AM
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Just a question.. Why do you want it higher in the back?

Also the bumper will make a difference.
And if you don't want to buy more stuff take The rubi springs out if the front and leave them in the rear..
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 09:46 AM
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I have the ace front bumper and warn winch. I just got an orfab rear bumper and don't want it to sit goofy. I hate it when vehicles are lower in the rear than the front IMO. I would rather have a little rake to it.
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 10:36 AM
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Gman asked the right question. Look and see what springs you have on the back. You may be able to lift it a tad with higher rate springs, depending on what you have now.
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