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Old 02-16-2012, 06:54 AM
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Hello all, I'm noticing a bit more sag in my lift after adding all my goodies to my jeep, and was wondering if anybody had any suggestions for springs that are less likely to sag as much. I'm running the rancho sport 4" springs now...looking for something beefy to hold up to this hefty rig.

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so that you know, installing springs that won't sag will also be springs that provide a harsh ride. depending on how much sag you are seeing due to the weight of your mods, i might recommend installing spacers to help compensate for it instead.

another option would be to install a set of these:



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Those airbags are a decent idea, but that seems a bit overkill. You could just get a set of 1/2" or 3/4" spacers. After talking to the Rancho rep, thats pretty much the most cost effective way to deal with it.

That being said, when I get down to the lower 48 i'm going to have a set of springs made.
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Originally Posted by Blakspire
Those airbags are a decent idea, but that seems a bit overkill. You could just get a set of 1/2" or 3/4" spacers. After talking to the Rancho rep, thats pretty much the most cost effective way to deal with it.

That being said, when I get down to the lower 48 i'm going to have a set of springs made.
well, spacer is what i did recommend first and what i would personally go with. the air bags do work though and they are cheap.
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Originally Posted by Blakspire
Those airbags are a decent idea, but that seems a bit overkill. You could just get a set of 1/2" or 3/4" spacers. After talking to the Rancho rep, thats pretty much the most cost effective way to deal with it.

That being said, when I get down to the lower 48 i'm going to have a set of springs made.
How/where are you getting springs made??? This interests me.



And WOL, I know it'll cause a harsher ride, but it's not too big of a deal-breaker for me. The air-springs look like a nifty idea, just wondering how long they'll hold up.
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And WOL, I know it'll cause a harsher ride, but it's not too big of a deal-breaker for me. The air-springs look like a nifty idea, just wondering how long they'll hold up.
i ran them for a period of time and they never failed me.

if you're okay with a harsher ride, i would recommend getting a set of OME HD coils. i ran a set and they definitely hold up well under the added weight.
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Maybe look into getting full traction springs. I have them on my 3in kit and they hardly droop. I also have steel bumpers tail gate and other nifty mods
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Originally Posted by wayoflife

i ran them for a period of time and they never failed me.

if you're okay with a harsher ride, i would recommend getting a set of OME HD coils. i ran a set and they definitely hold up well under the added weight.
Awesome. Thanks WOL!
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Try Rock Krawler or OME HD springs. They will ride nice and handle the weight.
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I would try the spacer route first. I did a 3/4" on mine after installing a winch and bumper and it kept it level and still rides good



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