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Top plate spacer 3rd gen

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Harvo, Feb 26, 2018.

  1. Feb 26, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    Harvo

    Harvo [OP] Hanging On !!!

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    I have 6112s on 5/6. I was totally happy, but I just put a bumper and winch on. Now I lost just a little lift up front. Wanting a top plate spacer I guess. Is that a mistake? Not sure if .25 or .5 would be better. Anyone with the same issue do this, and which did you choose?

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  2. Feb 27, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    Rocky.Mtn

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    1/4" Spacer is actually about 3/8" to 1/2" of lift. A 1/2" spacer will require longer studs (coil disassembly) and provided about 0.75" of lift.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2018 at 6:49 AM
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    swissrallyman

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    just measure how much thread you have poking out above your top hat nuts and that's how big of a spacer you can fit without getting longer wheel studs. Should be able to get a 3/8" in there... I would get a set of stiffer coils instead though, but haven't ran any 6112 setup up and bumper myself yet. soon.....
     
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  4. Mar 2, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    All you need is a 650 Eibach springs (14") I'm also on 6/5 setting, you could consider 700 if you plan on adding a crap load more weight up front but I don't know anyone running a 700 so it may be pretty damn stiff. I put on a steel bumper and now sliders.

    Sitting 38.25" from ground to fender up front Before the sliders, sliders on now I'm at 38 or more, hard to find a flat surface. I'm on 255/85r16 st maxx

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  5. Mar 11, 2018 at 9:25 AM
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    I'm in the same boat. Picking up my Warn semi hidden like yours in a couple of weeks. My 888 kit didn't give me as much lift as I'd hoped after the weight of my sliders. I think I'll be ordering a 1/2" top plate spacer as I expect to lose 3/8" with the winch combo. If you look on Wheeler's site they have 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 options showing various estimated heights. I'd be lucky to get 1/4 spacers in there with the studs I have so I'll be disassembling. I believe they offer a lower profile nut though as well.
     

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