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Syngery 3" coils or Rock Krawler 3.5" coils

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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Default Syngery 3" coils or Rock Krawler 3.5" coils

Looking for some opinions from people who have run these coils

Current Setup: JKU, 35s, trimmed fenders, 2.5” teraflex coil lift

Future Setup: Planning for 37s, not worried about drivetrain issues or other suspension components, I understand what's involved with running 37s

Should I go with 3” Synergy coils or 3.5” Rock Krawler coils. Seen the RK coils in action and are great but have never seen the Syngery coils.

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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe_B
Looking for some opinions from people who have run these coils

Current Setup: JKU, 35s, trimmed fenders, 2.5” teraflex coil lift

Future Setup: Planning for 37s, not worried about drivetrain issues or other suspension components, I understand what's involved with running 37s

Should I go with 3” Synergy coils or 3.5” Rock Krawler coils. Seen the RK coils in action and are great but have never seen the Syngery coils.

Thanks!
You don't need either.

With flat flares and the TF front extended bumpstops, you are good for 37s.

With flat flares, if you trim the radius of your rear fender well pinch seam, you are good for 37s with the TF rear extended bumpstops.


Or, you wouldn't need to trim the rear pinch seam as much if you did a 1" body lift.


If you do more than 2.5" suspension lift, you are looking at needing at least:

front adjustable trackbar
different rear trackbar relocation bracket or an adjustable rear trackbar
longer shocks
longer brakelines
longer front swaybar links
front lower adjustable control arms


If you really want to go taller so that you can run longer shocks, the RK progressive springs are pretty cool.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by planman
If you really want to go taller so that you can run longer shocks, the RK progressive springs are pretty cool.
The synergy springs are progressive as well, front and rear. IIRC they are also one of the longest free length springs available second only to MC's dual rate spring.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:20 AM
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The answers that I don't know are the spring rates of the Synergy and RK springs.

You'd want a spring rate that corresponds with the weight of your rig--ie. heavy armor, bumpers, winch, etc. needs stiffer springs.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:29 AM
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Thanks for the help. I am thinking Synergy b/c they are some of the longest unloaded coils. I talked to their rep and their spring rate is geared towards a loaded JKU (armor, cage, spare etc.). In the end i can't go wrong with either, I've just been on the fence about which ones i want.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe_B
Thanks for the help. I am thinking Synergy b/c they are some of the longest unloaded coils. I talked to their rep and their spring rate is geared towards a loaded JKU (armor, cage, spare etc.). In the end i can't go wrong with either, I've just been on the fence about which ones i want.
So in other words, they are on the stiff side?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by B 1000
So in other words, they are on the stiff side?
They would be if you are light.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 04:47 PM
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Isn't Rock Krawler coming out with a 3 level/rate spring? Anyone know anything about these?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by pcmasten
Isn't Rock Krawler coming out with a 3 level/rate spring? Anyone know anything about these?
RK is coming out with triple rate coils. 1.5,2.5 and 3.5'.
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Old Nov 10, 2013 | 05:04 AM
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Rock Krawler has the 3.5" Triple Rate coils available right now. The 1.5" and 2.5" will be available nearing December.
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