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Old 06-05-2013 | 05:43 AM
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I bought my jeep already lifted. (Regret) but anyways I'm looking to upgrade it. So I've learned it's lifted with the 4inch rough country lift and also has coil spacers in the front to make it sit level. So my question is since it has 4" lift springs and a 2" coil spacer, can I just replace this with a 6" spring?
Old 06-05-2013 | 05:50 AM
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I personally would replace everything for 2.5" springs for your 35's

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Old 06-05-2013 | 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by kh202
what size tires are you running? I would replace everything with a 3.5" spring
Right now it has 35s but I'm looking to go up to 37s in the near future
Old 06-05-2013 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Flexer07
Right now it has 35s but I'm looking to go up to 37s in the near future
Again, personal preference, but I wouldn't go over 3.5-4". Can you post up some pics as it sits flat now? In your profile that really doesn't look like 6" . 6 is a LOT for 35's and a JK
Old 06-05-2013 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by kh202

Again, personal preference, but I wouldn't go over 3.5-4". Can you post up some pics as it sits flat now? In your profile that really doesn't look like 6" . 6 is a LOT for 35's and a JK
It's not a 6. The guy I bought it from said it was guessing he was saying that because it has a 4 inch lift with 2" spacer in front. I dont know he's an idiot I guess and I just recently figured out what everything is after some research.

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Old 06-05-2013 | 06:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Flexer07
It's not a 6. The guy I bought it from said it was guessing he was saying that because it has a 4 inch lift with 2" spacer in front. I dont know he's an idiot I guess and I just recently figured out what everything is after some research.

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Yeah that’s your call man. I personally like a lower COG for a 2 door. Makes it more stable on off camber stuff. Just keep in mind, some springs like Rock Krawlers are the same for 2 door and 4 door. IE 2.5" RK springs on 4 door will give you 2.5-3", but on a 2 door, more like 3.5-4". I run 2.5" with my 35's and like the way it sits. But everyone is different
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Old 06-05-2013 | 07:45 AM
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Could I just get new springs instead of whole new lift
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Originally Posted by Flexer07
Could I just get new springs instead of whole new lift
It would depend on what's all on there now. Is it just springs and shocks? Adjustable arms and trackbars?
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Originally Posted by Flexer07
Could I just get new springs instead of whole new lift
Yes, if lowering you have some variables that will need to be addressed: Shorter Bump stops, shorter shocks, adjust trackbars, and re-adjust control arms (assuming you have adjustable CA's)

*This info really depends on the lift height of choice and difference of what you have installed now.
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Originally Posted by Offroad_Elements

Yes, if lowering you have some variables that will need to be addressed: Shorter Bump stops, shorter shocks, adjust trackbars, and re-adjust control arms (assuming you have adjustable CA's)

*This info really depends on the lift height of choice and difference of what you have installed now.
CAs aren't adjustable. I will be getting some of those not to long afterwards. Bump stops seem to be factory ones. And shocks are the ones that came with the 4 inch Rough country lift so they will be fine until I can get new ones I'm staying around 3.5-4" lift. Basically I'm trying to fix the previous owners mess ups. I don't like the fact of have coil spacers on the front along with the lift or not have adjustable control arms.




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