Over compressing springs
07-05-2012, 09:03 PM
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Over compressing springs
Is it possible to over compress your springs? I'm running a Teraflex performance leveling kit with 35x12.50s and it looks like the spring completely compresses. Any ideas?
07-05-2012, 09:04 PM
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absolutely. and, it is the primary reason why you need to install bump stop extensions with a lift. with just a leveling kit, i wouldn't think this would be a problem but, if your coils are going solid, that is not a good thing.
07-05-2012, 09:08 PM
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There may be a hair in between them but they look pretty tight and I don't think it was flexed all the way. I had to stop and back down because the rear was rubbing my rail.
07-06-2012, 02:51 PM
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I had similar issues going on expedition with a loaded car. I am running TF bumpstops, really pleased with it as it prevents my springs from compressing too much. Also when I go over humps it catches my bumpstops so no bottoming out any more
07-06-2012, 04:57 PM
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cut about 2 inches from your rails with a saw-zaw and add bumpstops that re the same height as your lift. you can use hockey pucks if you want to save a few bucks.
07-06-2012, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by notsoricer
cut about 2 inches from your rails with a saw-zaw and add bumpstops that re the same height as your lift. you can use hockey pucks if you want to save a few bucks.