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Old 02-14-2012 | 06:54 PM
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So I got my tax return today! Waiting to put my order in for the 6.5 in lift parts because I don't know what I want to do. I don't know if i should do the coil spacers up front and shackles with 4.5 in springs or if o should just get new coils for the front.
Old 02-14-2012 | 07:00 PM
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Old 02-14-2012 | 08:16 PM
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Why do you say that
Old 02-14-2012 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
Why do you say that
Ride and flex better than spacers
Old 02-14-2012 | 08:50 PM
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Ya. I'm kinda being a cheap @$5 lol. I'm going to have to call rc and see how much it will be then make my decision
Old 02-14-2012 | 09:03 PM
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Ya. I'm kinda being a cheap @$5 lol. I'm going to have to call rc and see how much it will be then make my decision
Totally understandable haha i think you can find em cheap somewhere. check the Vendor section too i know serious offroad had some good deals
Old 02-14-2012 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by x91j
Ya. I'm kinda being a cheap @$5 lol. I'm going to have to call rc and see how much it will be then make my decision
I wouldn't buy rc coils if you are wanting ride and flex
Old 02-14-2012 | 09:54 PM
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I have the 4.5 rc coils and they are fine. Plus I don't care about ride quality.
Old 02-14-2012 | 09:58 PM
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I'm sorry, lol
Old 02-14-2012 | 10:02 PM
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Why are you sorry lol
Old 02-14-2012 | 10:05 PM
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That you have the stiffest coils possible
Old 02-14-2012 | 10:06 PM
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Rusty's has 6.5" coils for $150 and they have a 150lbs spring rate. My dad's XJ has a 4.5" RC lift. It's like a 3/4 ton truck
Old 02-14-2012 | 10:08 PM
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And rustys springs are progressive rate
Old 02-14-2012 | 10:09 PM
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Just asked my gf if my jeep drove rough and she said no not really but then again even if it did we live in Chicago so every ten feet there's a pot hole lol
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Originally Posted by Customizer1000
And rustys springs are progressive rate
Is that a bad thing?


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