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Synergy 3" spring lift?!!!

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Old 11-29-2014 | 05:47 PM
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Default Synergy 3" spring lift?!!!

So I ordered a set of synergy 3" springs for the front of my severely raked 2015 rubi X unlimited..... How bad did I mess up? All I am doing is swapping out springs
Old 11-29-2014 | 05:50 PM
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You are there, we aren't. How would anyone here know how much lift you need up front to level it with the rear? But at a guess, you will get 4 inches over 'stock' from those coils, so you just replaced a front rake with a rear rake...
Old 11-29-2014 | 05:55 PM
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I am raked 2+ at the pinch, so I went an inch over to compensate for a winch. As far as drivability, is there any other mandatory stuff I need? I like alittle extra on the front, or dead level
Old 11-29-2014 | 06:08 PM
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That's way too much coil for the front. Synergy coils shouldn't sag from a winch either. Your jeep is going to look like a low rider with the hydraulics dropped in the rear. I believe you should have done a little more research before the purchase, but that's just my opinion.
Old 11-29-2014 | 06:16 PM
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1 inch rake to the rear, corrected by some pucks? Will it work or should I send em back and get 2" coils?
Old 11-29-2014 | 06:18 PM
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Read the sticky at the top of this thread call "my thoughts about lifts".
Old 11-29-2014 | 06:25 PM
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You start adding height to your Jeep you will need to look at replacing shocks, coils, sway bar links, and bumpstops. Start adding 3+ inches of lift you will possibly need to look into driveshafts, adjustable control arms, brake lines, drag link flip kit, and other stuff.
Old 11-29-2014 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by scout61
As far as drivability, is there any other mandatory stuff I need? I like alittle extra on the front, or dead level
Look at the components included in the full 3" lift and ask yourself why they are included...

None of it is mandatory, but I would guess that you will not like the handling with that much lift and no caster correction. The axle will be shifted to the driver side. The stock front shocks will likely be totally extended. The brakelines will be tight. You won't have the correct bumpstop for the height. The swaybar will be angled down, instead of level with the frame. At that height, people also start looking at flips/high steers. The front driveshaft angles become a worry, so go ahead and price a replacement. Whatever else I forgot...

So yeah, go for it!
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I tried emailing rebel off-road and see if they will do a 2" instead. That should get me riding flat for now I believe,
Old 11-29-2014 | 06:29 PM
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I think everyone's negating the fact that you only bought the front coils and are thinking you bought front and rear. Or have I read this wrong?


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