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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 07:28 AM
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Well after adding a Shrockworks front bumper and a Smittybilt 12k winch my front end has drooped about 2" over time. I was looking at the JKS ACOS system and noticed that in the footnotes that this system is not compatable with several manufactures coil springs. My lift started out as a Rough Country lift and their coils are what is still on my jeep. This is also one of the mfg's that are listed as non compatable.
Question is: If this system won't work with my springs and I need to replace them, does anybody make springs for "x" lifts with the extra weight in mind to prevent the sag?
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bodo
Well after adding a Shrockworks front bumper and a Smittybilt 12k winch my front end has drooped about 2" over time. I was looking at the JKS ACOS system and noticed that in the footnotes that this system is not compatable with several manufactures coil springs. My lift started out as a Rough Country lift and their coils are what is still on my jeep. This is also one of the mfg's that are listed as non compatable.
Question is: If this system won't work with my springs and I need to replace them, does anybody make springs for "x" lifts with the extra weight in mind to prevent the sag?
What lift do you have now?
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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It's a mix. But the coils are still Rough Country. Anybody have an answer for this. I'm sure others have experienced the sagging.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:32 AM
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Most manufactures coils are longer in the front to combat rake and rated to not sag.

RK/TF/MC/Synergy .... Pick one
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:35 AM
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By "x" lifts I mean 4", 6" etc. In other words, if I have a 4" lift and have added an aftermarket bumper and a winch, are there springs that will give me back my original 4" with the added weight?
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Bodo
By "x" lifts I mean 4", 6" etc. In other words, if I have a 4" lift and have added an aftermarket bumper and a winch, are there springs that will give me back my original 4" with the added weight?
Bodo,

Why not look into a set of standard coil spacers for the front, like the Teraflex 1" Coil Spacer. They are cheap, and will get you back to your original lifted height, if not a tad bit higher.

I have done this to a few Jeeps over the years and have always had great results. If you're dead set on new coils, we carry Teraflex which will give you the 4" of lift and allow for the added weight.

Let me know if you have any other questions! I'll be happy to help.

-Zach
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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Thanks Zach. No, I'm not really looking to replace my front coils if not necessary. I just didn't know if the spacers were the right way to go. That's why I checked out the JKS Acos system to start with. Thanks for the reply and I will check into the spacers.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Bodo
Thanks Zach. No, I'm not really looking to replace my front coils if not necessary. I just didn't know if the spacers were the right way to go. That's why I checked out the JKS Acos system to start with. Thanks for the reply and I will check into the spacers.
The JKS acos spacers will fix your sag. Sounds like we have the same lift. I did this on my 07 to cure the same issue I am having now. 2.5 rears, 3.5" front Clayton's.

I got my springs in tonight for my '10 but had no time to install.

Here's my 07 tho

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Pretty dang level. And I carry a ToN of extra crap in the back tho
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:45 AM
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JKS ACOS- recently installed- greatbstuff
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 06:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Bodo
Thanks Zach. No, I'm not really looking to replace my front coils if not necessary. I just didn't know if the spacers were the right way to go. That's why I checked out the JKS Acos system to start with. Thanks for the reply and I will check into the spacers.
The standard spacers will work just fine for what you need. They'll give you the clearance you want back, and won't effect ride quality much. You'll jsut ahve to figure out how high you want to go. They come in increments from 1/2" up to an inch, so you can get your height dialed in perfectly.

Shoot me a PM and I can hook you up with our discount code for JK-Forum Members, and answer any other questions you might have!

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