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  1. Nov 13, 2012 at 7:47 AM
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    Those of you running 886 coils w/out a plate bumper or winch, is the ride up front harsh or do you see CV issues now or in the future?

    I am on the fence... do I buy the 886 in anticipation that I am going to add a bumper in the future, and live with a harsher ride due to the increase in spring rate w/out the extra weight. Or do I go 885x and than when the bumper comes I can add a top plate spacer if need be.

    My short term NEED is new tires. I'd like to go from the 265/ 65s to 275/70/ 17s on the stock wheels. I'd like to get that done before the snow flies but who knows. The bumper is a want... perhaps a NEED down the road about a year...

    Truck is an 09 DCSB V6 4wd with 30K on the clock, w/ TSB on rear springs.
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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    NYCO go explore...

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    sounds like some fun upgrades...

    how you like those km2's in the alaskan winters?
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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    885s will give you around 2.75" with out a plate bumper then add a spacer when you get the bumper.
    886s will give you too much lift without a bumper. 886s are for ARB bumper & winch.
     
    4Wheelin4Banger, Nov 13, 2012
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  4. Nov 13, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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    Just installed my OME over the weekend and tossed on some 285/75R16 Bridgestone A/T Revo2's!

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  5. Nov 13, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    incorrect, i have 886x on a DCSB with no "armor" other than sliders with no issues, it is stiff, yes, but not harsh. No CV issues, no vibes.

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    ^with 285s
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    ^with stock tires
     
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  6. Nov 13, 2012 at 9:42 AM
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    Hey Eric.. Do you get a lot of rub on your UCA from your 285s? Ive been getting quite a bit but at Full turn on mine..
     
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  7. Nov 13, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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    i installed spidertrax spacers, even with a BR UCA, without spacers, the 285s would rub severely. there is within .75-2" of clearance throughout cycling the tires lock to lock.
     
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  8. Nov 13, 2012 at 10:22 AM
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    how much lift are you getting with the 884's with the bumper, and winch (and possibly skids)?
     
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  9. Nov 13, 2012 at 10:32 AM
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    I cant wait to be able to contribute to this thread...
     
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  10. Nov 13, 2012 at 10:48 AM
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  11. Nov 13, 2012 at 10:49 AM
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    Same :D Plan to(aka hope) to buy an OME kit for christmas! Just got off the phone with wheelers and looks like I have a plan :)
     
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  12. Nov 13, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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    Alright so looks like Im gonna need to get my hands on some spacers then... Woo Woo! Money pit! Love it! :-D
     
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  13. Nov 13, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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    Can't remember off the top of my head but I'll measure tonight and post the specs for you.

    And right now I'm running IFS and mid skid (still haven't put on my t-case skid :spy:)

    Edit: my front bumper is aluminum which really helps reduce the weight
     
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  14. Nov 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM
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    Thanks really appreciate it. Im debating on going for the 885's with a bumper, skids, and sliders so just trying to figure out roughly what ill get with the 855's. with your info i can kinda guesstimate what ill get.
     
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  15. Nov 13, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    I would say 2"
     
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  16. Nov 13, 2012 at 12:40 PM
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    885s would give 2 inch or the 884s?

    I know the 885's for a dclb give roughly 2.5-2.75 of lift without armour. So i think overall with armour your looking at maybe 2-2.25". Depedning on how heavy the front bumper is (arb vsrelentless/allpro ext. vs aluminum)
     
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  17. Nov 13, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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    You can add a spacer if it sinks too low.
     
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  18. Nov 13, 2012 at 12:46 PM
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    2" with your armour and 885's ( assuming steel bumper )
     
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  19. Nov 13, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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    Thanks oz. Dont think thats going to be enough room to run 255 tires without having to trim alot. 886's are back in the lead in the coil race :p
     
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  20. Nov 13, 2012 at 1:07 PM
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    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    FWIW I'm moving to 886s in the near future. I'll still get you the specs since I'm curious too.
     
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