centering difference springs/spacers
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centering difference springs/spacers
I am looking to do a winch and winch bumper on my TF BB. I have the spacer and another 3/4 spacer up front to level it out. Now I know the added weight will lower the front end so I am considering coils to even it out.
Right now, my front axle sits 1/4" to one side; so it is basically 1/8" off. It drives and handles fine for me. Since I have a "spaced lift" of 3.25 inches in the front, I am guessing that the springs will sit close to that mark.
My question is, would my amount of axle shift change if I added springs (vs. having spacers) IF the height is exactly the same? In other words, do springs cause the axles to shift any difference than spacers would?
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Right now, my front axle sits 1/4" to one side; so it is basically 1/8" off. It drives and handles fine for me. Since I have a "spaced lift" of 3.25 inches in the front, I am guessing that the springs will sit close to that mark.
My question is, would my amount of axle shift change if I added springs (vs. having spacers) IF the height is exactly the same? In other words, do springs cause the axles to shift any difference than spacers would?
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Axle shift will be the same with spacers or springs, it all depends on height. After I added a winch, winch plate,2 skids and a compressor to my front end I lost about 1.25" I think 1.25", I'd have to recheck the measurements I took, but it was about that. The front end also felt very spongy after the weight was added.
Im extremely happy after I replaced the front spcers with springs. It sits level, handles better, and just over all feels more solid on and off road. I definitely recommend switching to HD coils.
Im extremely happy after I replaced the front spcers with springs. It sits level, handles better, and just over all feels more solid on and off road. I definitely recommend switching to HD coils.
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Currently, I do not have an adjustable front trackbar; which is the main reason for asking. I want to avoid getting one right after I put the bumper, winch and coils in b/c I will not be able to afford to do everything.