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How much sag???

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Old 06-16-2010, 06:41 PM
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In a couple weeks I'll be installing my new PureJeep Bare Bonez Combo front bumper and a Smittybuilt XRC 8 winch. I'm running a 2.5 TeraFlex BB lift with shocks installed right now. How much sag will I get in the front. The winch weighs 99 lbs. I know I'm saving a little weight with the new bumper, it's pretty much just D-rings mounts, winch plate and light hoop. Will I need to take out the 2.5 inch front coils spacers and add a bigger spacer? If so, how big?
A pic of the bumper is below. Thanks for the help.

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You could get a small person to sit on the front end and measure how much it goes down. There are too many factors for me to give you an accurate number.
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Originally Posted by Red Dog
You could get a small person to sit on the front end and measure how much it goes down. There are too many factors for me to give you an accurate number.
This is what I did, I actually added the winch in the box to my stock bumper and figured out the sag. However, I found the ride was SCHAT after I added the LoD mid-width and bumper to my RE 2" BB. I went with OME Coils Springs to handle the weight.

With just your winch..you won't get as much sag but I figure mine added about 150lbs total over the stock bumper.

Give you an idea of the sag difference...look at my front tires and where they sit vs. the top of the bumper. If you are considering bigger spacers...spend a little more and get the coil springs.

Front Bumper and Winch with Stock springs and 2" spacers:


Front Bumper with Winch with OME HD Coils



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