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Old 09-09-2013, 03:24 PM
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So I'm planning to do a 2" Budget Boost with 32" tires underneath

My question is, is there a good place to pick up coil springs for semi cheap? I can pick up Moog Brand coil springs for a little under $200 front and back but I don't know much about the quality of that brand.

My coil springs look like they're about to implode but I don't want to go higher than 2 or 3 inches. Trying to maintain the lcog look.
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Google search "2" lift xj coils" under shopping . 4wd.com has them for about $160. First one I seen
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Originally Posted by xjfirefighter
Google search "2" lift xj coils" under shopping . 4wd.com has them for about $160. First one I seen
I need ZJ coils
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Go to jeep4X4center.com
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Originally Posted by CherockeeXJ

I need ZJ coils
That's my bad
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Originally Posted by CherockeeXJ

I need ZJ coils
They're the same spacer.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
They're the same spacer.
I know, I'm going to buy new coils though and I was wondering if someone makes coils that give 2" of lift instead of spacers. If not spacers are fine, just figured if someone made them I'd use them since I'm replacing coils anyhow.
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Not many 2 inch coil springs out there. If you want better ride quality, Old Man Emu (ARB) makes 1.5" springs. Rocky Road Outfitters is a distributor, their ZJ page is found here. They offer a full kit; 1.5" OME springs, 1" spacer, OME shocks and steering dampener for $740. Putting together your own setup is an option.
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XJ and ZJ front springs are identical. as is most of the front suspension with the exception of the steering linkages being beefier on the V8 ZJs.

Moog is a good brand
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I've been told the Upland suspension is a 2" lift over standard. You should look at buying the Upland springs.

I think you'll need more than 2" for 32's.
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Originally Posted by dave1123
I've been told the Upland suspension is a 2" lift over standard. You should look at buying the Upland springs.

I think you'll need more than 2" for 32's.
yeah you would be looking at probably at least 4.5 inches of lift to fit 32s without trimming. the Upcountry suspension gave a 1 inch lift over stock and different shocks as well
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Originally Posted by dave1123
I've been told the Upland suspension is a 2" lift over standard. You should look at buying the Upland springs.

I think you'll need more than 2" for 32's.
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yeah you would be looking at probably at least 4.5 inches of lift to fit 32s without trimming. the Upcountry suspension gave a 1 inch lift over stock and different shocks as well
I'm going to be doing some trimming as well as bump stopping. Thanks for the heads up on the Upland Suspension
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Originally Posted by CherockeeXJ
I'm going to be doing some trimming as well as bump stopping. Thanks for the heads up on the Upland Suspension
might as well just take the fenders off to try to fit 32s at 2 inches of lift lol
even with trimming, it wont be very functional. id stick some 30s on it and call it good. that way you could drive it over more than a speed bump
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Originally Posted by dnuccio
might as well just take the fenders off to try to fit 32s at 2 inches of lift lol
even with trimming, it wont be very functional. id stick some 30s on it and call it good. that way you could drive it over more than a speed bump
Well both my front fenders have been damaged in accidents...

But in all seriousness I may go with 30s and 1.5" till I get the bug and need to go bigger...
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2" and 32's looks so sweet, best look ever, minor trimming and bumpstops and you will fit them fine.


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