Rugged Ridge XHD -- What's it weigh and will I need a leveling kit
01-30-2011, 03:56 PM
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I built a front stubby bumper (looks like a rockhard) and added a winch and my front is sagging 1 3/4". i want to add spacers, and i want the front higher than the back. how much can i lift just the front?
01-30-2011, 05:05 PM
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If you have a 2-door and your front is sagging that much, I would try to get a set of factory springs from a 4-door Rubicon that had a hardtop and tow package. A spacer is just going to compress the spring like it is right now, but a stiffer spring will bring it back up.
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01-30-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 20JK10
If your front is sagging that much, I would try to get a set of factory springs from a 4-door Rubicon that had a hardtop and tow package. A spacer is just going to compress the spring like it is right now, but a stiffer spring will bring it back up.
01-30-2011, 05:48 PM
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So with my 2010 rubi that has the tow package will it have minimal sag with the xhd and winch?
01-30-2011, 06:02 PM
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Thanks everybody for the help. Just ordered a RR XHD with end caps and hoop from CES Offroad. Seemed the best price I could find ($539 + free shipping). Will hold off on leveling/lift decision until after I get all the accessories on it, e.g. rock rails (great advice, didn't think about that). Psyched!
01-30-2011, 09:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 20JK10
It will still sag since you're going to be adding about 150-200lbs+ to the front end. You will probably have to go with an aftermarket 2.5" coil lift kit to fix the sag.
