Suspension question

[Elvir555]

I accidentally posted this in the for sale section so reposting here.


Looking for some advice on suspension options. I plan on installing the C4 lo pro wench bumper and a wench up front and a rear hitch tire carrier to the back. I expect to lose a couple of inches of clearance and im trying to figure out what the best and most economical option is to get that height back. i dont necessarily want to spend thousands on a new setup so i looked into old man emu kits and i also ran into some people using just spacers to give themselves an inch or two of increased clearance. I couldn't find much info on these spacers or any long term reviews. Anyone on here have any good or bad experiences with these spacers?

Also i will have a gobi rack on top too so more added weight.

 

[ahtoxa11]

Not good to have the wench upfront. Mine rides inside.

All jokes aside, you have some research to do on here, so be prepared to spend time googling.

I'll say this: if you're planning on carrying a lot of weight - bumpers, winches, racks - then don't skimp on suspension. Ride height isn't everything - control is. You'll have a lot of weight that you need to control, so you'll need to think about spring rates and shocks. Stock shocks just aren't valved for the extra weight so it's not just ride quality that will suffer, but also handling and safety.

Look, if you're going to spend all that money on bumpers and winches and all the good stuff, don't cheap out on suspension. Do it right and you'll be happier and safer.

Contact Dobinson's to help you pick the springs you need once you have all of your gear and weight figured out.

Once again, don't do spacers.