Lets Solve the Stock Springs Question
05-11-2009, 07:09 PM
#11
I understand that the springs are determined based on the way the jeep is ordered and equipped.
But, there is a big difference in the springs that make up the 4-5K GVW and the 5-6K GVW.
That is what I am interested in finding out. What are those part numbers?
We are not going to find any springs on a 5-6K GVW jeep that would also be found on the 4-5K GVW jeeps regardless of how they are equipped.
But, there is a big difference in the springs that make up the 4-5K GVW and the 5-6K GVW.
That is what I am interested in finding out. What are those part numbers?
We are not going to find any springs on a 5-6K GVW jeep that would also be found on the 4-5K GVW jeeps regardless of how they are equipped.
05-12-2009, 02:46 PM
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Hey RedneckJeep! I am an ex crew chief from a professional racing team. I understand spring rates.
I am not looking for lift at all.
I am looking to reduce the sag from some added weight.
With the rate on some of the springs being high enough to increase the GVW to 5-6K pounds the rate has to be substantially higher than the lesser version.
You get that putting in a bb and adding weight is a waste of time. But putting in a higher rate spring set rated for a full 1000 pounds over what I got would reduce the sag factor.
Thanks for the entry Yendor65!
I am not looking for lift at all.
I am looking to reduce the sag from some added weight.
With the rate on some of the springs being high enough to increase the GVW to 5-6K pounds the rate has to be substantially higher than the lesser version.
You get that putting in a bb and adding weight is a waste of time. But putting in a higher rate spring set rated for a full 1000 pounds over what I got would reduce the sag factor.
Thanks for the entry Yendor65!
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05-13-2009, 08:17 AM
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1 - unlimited x (no tow pkg)
2 - hardtop
3 - front driver side 52126315AB
4 - rear 68004459AA
5 - black shocks
6 - g
7 - 2008
Last edited by motorvated; 05-13-2009 at 09:53 AM.
05-13-2009, 09:50 AM
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Hey RedneckJeep! I am an ex crew chief from a professional racing team. I understand spring rates.
I am not looking for lift at all.
I am looking to reduce the sag from some added weight.
With the rate on some of the springs being high enough to increase the GVW to 5-6K pounds the rate has to be substantially higher than the lesser version.
You get that putting in a bb and adding weight is a waste of time. But putting in a higher rate spring set rated for a full 1000 pounds over what I got would reduce the sag factor.
Thanks for the entry Yendor65!
I am not looking for lift at all.
I am looking to reduce the sag from some added weight.
With the rate on some of the springs being high enough to increase the GVW to 5-6K pounds the rate has to be substantially higher than the lesser version.
You get that putting in a bb and adding weight is a waste of time. But putting in a higher rate spring set rated for a full 1000 pounds over what I got would reduce the sag factor.
Thanks for the entry Yendor65!
05-13-2009, 10:11 AM
#20
JK Super Freak
Replacing a 350 lb-per-inch spring with a 400 lb-per-inch will certainly give a little "lift" as it will take more weight to compress the spring. Since I have no clue what the various spring rates are for all of the JK models (and neither does anyone else so far), I see this as a perfectly valid exercise.
Anybody want to buy by Rubi springs and shocks for a on-the-cheap upgrade? OK to wait to answer until all the facts are in. I'll get the P/Ns from my springs tonight. Have a "G" in the 4th VIN location.