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Coils/shocks adjustment for heavier front bumper?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by newbtacoowner, Jul 3, 2021.

  1. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:22 PM
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    newbtacoowner

    newbtacoowner [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Allison
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    Current setup:
    Bilstein 5100s set at 0
    OME 884 coils
    aal in rear
    KO2s 265/70/17

    My question- if I want to maintain this height and not damage my suspension, what do I need to adjust if I add a slimline front bumper (60ish pounds), possibly with a winch (up to 90 pounds)?

    Could I just get some OME 885s and be good?

    And yes, I've read for hours and this is where I'm at. If someone could point me to a thread where this is answered then perfect! I've seen a lot of "if I want stock height and am adding a front bumper..." posts. TIA Screenshot_20210703-191825_Drive.jpg
     
  2. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    I'd put the new stuff on, see what happens, then pick the corrective spring if needed.

    I would stay at 0 on the shocks rather than add preload. But that's probably just me.
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:57 PM
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    newbtacoowner

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    Thank you!
     
  4. Jul 6, 2021 at 1:23 PM
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    will.i.was

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    I have Bilstein 5100 with eibach 725# springs. With no weight, it was at the 0 clip setting and I got 3" lift. I went up to the 1st clip after I added bumper/winch and it's sitting at about 2.5". Additional preload is required for additional weight to ensure you keep some lift height.
     

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