Never Late

Right now I have approx. a 2.5" lift on the front of my XJ. It is the stock coils and teraflex 2" spacers. If I was to grab the OR Fab HD winch bumper that weighs approx. 75lbs would this make my front end sag any? I won't be getting the winch right away. Just the bumper for the meantime...

88whitecomanche

Comparing a 15 pound bumper to a 75 pound bumper...
It may not make much of a difference but the winch will add the extra weight to make the front end go down maybe 1/2"

toasterknight

My bumper was about 100 lbs. I had to add 3/4 inch spacer after the lift and it will be back to about factory height after the winch.

Fred/N0AZZ

When I first bought my 3" Rustys lift it came with 2 choices for front coils either stock 3" or a set for one with a winch and bumper same price. My winch weighs right at 100# a 9500# with 100' of wire rope.


So yes yours will sag with just the bumper on the old coils.

Whiplash

are you adding a bumper/tire carrier or anything with some heft to the rear?? it might actually level it all out
i have a jcr defender front w/9500 winch on the front vs a jcr crusader/carrier on the rear + my spare and the jeep sits pretty level

Fred/N0AZZ

Read about his lack of a lift.

Whiplash

oops, read too fast..missed the front only bit

Photojared

Yes it will sag. Mine sagged with new RE 3.5" coils (high spring rate)

More weight = more sagging I don't care what lift you have.

Never Late

Thanks for the help everyone. I actually ordered an OR Fab winch bumper last night. I tested the weight by myself sitting on the front of the hood on bumper. I weigh 172lbs and had my brother take the measurement before and after. With me on the front end of the jeep at 172lbs it sagged about 3/4". So not to bad. I will just be getting the rustys 3" HD coils and possibly a 3/4" spacer to help make up any sag.

Fred/N0AZZ

You should be in good shape with the Rustys 3" HD coils. My bumper is not quite as heavy as yours but still 50+# and remained at 3" with winch you may not have to use a spacer.