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Lift spring question

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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 08:19 AM
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My 4" lift is going on 8 years old. I'm quite happy with the ride quality but the sag over time with bumpers winches etc has taken its toll and eaten up all my uptravel.

Do I add spacers to correct?

Do I replace the springs and if so is there a 4" lift spring that will account for the extra weight?

08 rubicon unlimited 4" super lift with jk spec fox shock upgrade 35"s.
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 09:08 AM
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Replace the springs. Spacers just move the problem, you still have coils that are compressed.

Any of the multi-rate coils out these days works great. Metalcloak seems to be the most dialed in, but Rock Krawler is a good option as well.
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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 10:17 AM
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You're running flat flares, or stock?

Metalcloak 3.5" coils gave closer to 5" of actual height on my relatively light jku. Way more than I expected. With the added weight you are running, they'd probably get you the 4" range you are looking for.

Oh, noticed that you're in Canada. You might give us a list of the brands you can get there without a huge upcharge.

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Old Oct 24, 2016 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by nthinuf
You're running flat flares, or stock? Metalcloak 3.5" coils gave closer to 5" of actual height on my relatively light jku. Way more than I expected. With the added weight you are running, they'd probably get you the 4" range you are looking for. Oh, noticed that you're in Canada. You might give us a list of the brands you can get there without a huge upcharge.
Bushwhacker flats.

I have family close enough to Washington state on the border that it shouldn't matter.
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