fordraceboy
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So my search yielded a crap-ton of threads, and after sifting through them a while- I can't find a comparable question.
I run a 4.5" RE lift F/R with new full spring packs in the rear. I've got a few thousand (95% off road) miles on the lift. My front end is about an inch lower than what I'd like (1.25-1.5" rake), so I ordered some RE 5.5" coils to swap in. The 4.5" springs have a rate of 164 lbs/inch, while the 5.5" springs are 184 lbs/inch.
I run a Smittybilt XRC front bumper with 9,500 lb winch with synthetic line. he bumper is a heavy pig, but I like the clearance/approach and toughness so I'll deal with it I guess.
I'm fairly sure the new springs will give me the stance/clearance I want with the added weight carrying capacity for the bumper/winch.
My question is this- I run a fixed LCA/UCA set-up. I know going up in lift means approx. 1/8" in lower control arm length (negligible and likely have that much adjustment in the control arm pocket). However, it calls for an extra 0.25" longer upper arm.
Do I need a longer set of UCA's, since I'm not even really at a 4.5" lift due to the weight of my front accessories? (Not a fan of throwing in the coils and then realizing 'shit, this won't work.') UCA's are best changed when coils are out...
I know, I know- but a full set of adjustables and be done with it. That said- I'd rather not. If I must- who sells a full set at a reasonable price?
I run a 4.5" RE lift F/R with new full spring packs in the rear. I've got a few thousand (95% off road) miles on the lift. My front end is about an inch lower than what I'd like (1.25-1.5" rake), so I ordered some RE 5.5" coils to swap in. The 4.5" springs have a rate of 164 lbs/inch, while the 5.5" springs are 184 lbs/inch.
I run a Smittybilt XRC front bumper with 9,500 lb winch with synthetic line. he bumper is a heavy pig, but I like the clearance/approach and toughness so I'll deal with it I guess.
I'm fairly sure the new springs will give me the stance/clearance I want with the added weight carrying capacity for the bumper/winch.
My question is this- I run a fixed LCA/UCA set-up. I know going up in lift means approx. 1/8" in lower control arm length (negligible and likely have that much adjustment in the control arm pocket). However, it calls for an extra 0.25" longer upper arm.
Do I need a longer set of UCA's, since I'm not even really at a 4.5" lift due to the weight of my front accessories? (Not a fan of throwing in the coils and then realizing 'shit, this won't work.') UCA's are best changed when coils are out...
I know, I know- but a full set of adjustables and be done with it. That said- I'd rather not. If I must- who sells a full set at a reasonable price?