A lot of people running 31s use the H&R springs to gain a 1" lift.
I still scrap the underside of the fender at full flex with 31s.
Hi all,
I bought a 2004 Wrangler Sahara about 2 years ago and the tire tread has really worn down. I'm looking to replace these with Falken Wildpeak A/T3W. The Jeep currently has mud tires on them, measuring 31X10.50R15LT. I've been reading a few forum posts and most people recommend getting some kind of lift for 31" tires. I'm pretty sure the previous owner did not do that, so I'm looking for advice on what to do.
You're certain of that? I had always heard and read everything on the Rubicon's front Dana 44 outside of the pumpkin was the same as a Dana 30. I never noticed any difference at the spring perch personally.The lower spring pad is 3/8" thicker on the Rubi.
You're certain of that? I had always heard and read everything on the Rubicon's front Dana 44 outside of the pumpkin was the same as a Dana 30. I never noticed any difference at the spring perch personally.
Tj's look sharp with 31's and 1-2" lift. Some spacers above the coil are cheap and easy!
Not always. Tall spacers yes, small like a 1" not so much.The spacers also create more problems than they solve.
Not always. Tall spacers yes, small like a 1" not so much.
hardly.this scenario isn't about rock crawlingThe spacers also create more problems than they solve.
Given a stock suspension’s 8” of travel with a 50/50 bias, a 1” spacer shifts you to 5” up / 3” down, or a 62.5/37.5 bias ratio. It also does nothing to keep the tires out of the fender at full compression, if that’s an issue with no lift.
Similarly, a 2” spacer results in a 75/25 travel bias.
My remark was based on the idea that to accommodate the spacers and maintain a 50/50 bias, one must add an equal size bump stop spacer and adjust the shock travel with spacers or stem extensions to keep everything in sync. (Or change the shocks accordingly.)
hardly.this scenario isn't about rock crawling
What relevance does any of that have to someone on 31s and some small spacers? Theres no way I'd buy 1" lift coils over a simple spacer.if necessary some lift shocks can be had.
Take jjvw out of your mouth.you're doing a poor job of parroting him![]()
Lift coils by themselves will have the same result. I can tell you’re not big on logic.
You’re better off with 31s and stock suspension than 31s and 1” coils or springs and no other changes.
Given a stock suspension’s 8” of travel with a 50/50 bias, a 1” spacer shifts you to 5” up / 3” down, or a 62.5/37.5 bias ratio. It also does nothing to keep the tires out of the fender at full compression, if that’s an issue with no lift.
Similarly, a 2” spacer results in a 75/25 travel bias.
My remark was based on the idea that to accommodate the spacers and maintain a 50/50 bias, one must add an equal size bump stop spacer and adjust the shock travel with spacers or stem extensions to keep everything in sync. (Or change the shocks accordingly.)
Ya kinda got that wrong... spacers will not add or diminish travel, they only add more overall height, just like a body lift. Spacers will not affect the travel bias of the spring...
You're arguing against a point no one is making.That isn't logical.Thank you for quoting my post and trying to make it into an assertion that all you need is spacers.
I know you're still butthurt about the old man emu shocks and wanted to single me out. Save the internet crusader routine for someone else.
You're certain of that? I had always heard and read everything on the Rubicon's front Dana 44 outside of the pumpkin was the same as a Dana 30. I never noticed any difference at the spring perch personally.