Spring spacer really that bad?

[Skrilex]

I know they can play havoc with suspension but what if they were cut a little thinner still to achieve maybe 1.25” or something instead of full 2”? That, combined with a 1” hockey puck setup on body gets me where I want to be but I don’t want to make this rough girl any rougher. I know it’s the hard way to go but my thinking is it reduces the negatives of both while still gaining a little each.

Was also looking around at winch springs and such but they don’t seem to be common or even exist.

I think the 2”spacers are actually only 3/4 thick so I was wondering what 1/2 would be like.

 

[aleigh]

Rubber duck makes a lift package that will bring your ride height up while preserving the factory geometry, and you get whole inches. SKU: RDH10-S2L-NF

If you just want a little though, I might start asking question like do you have tired springs or could you go to stiffer springs (like uparmor springs). I don't know too much about HMMWVs but a lifetime of Jeeps and lifts has taught me that matching the springs to the curb weight and intended mission is important. As is preserving toe, camber, and joint angles for the long-term reliability of the vehicle and to control costs (joints, tires). You can also body lift an inch if you are just looking for a little more something, there's a lot of info about that if you google around.

 

[Skrilex]

Yes I’m going to do a 1” body lift pretty sure. But I don’t see how stiffer springs are going to somehow be better ride than spacered springs? Not sure the sag factor currently. Is Spring sag judged by frame height over ground or?
Also I know you can get leaf springs re-arched, is this possible with coils also?

 

[aleigh]

Yes, frame height over ground. Never heard of people bending coils back to spec.

 

[98G]

What are you trying to accomplish? Bigger tires? Stance? Altered ride quality?

 

[Skrilex]

Just a little stance. No plans for bigger tires yet, just always felt they seemed a little squat, and sagging springs might be a factor in that too.

 

[98G]

Just a little stance. No plans for bigger tires yet, just always felt they seemed a little squat, and sagging springs might be a factor in that too.

The HMMWV does a very good job combining high ground clearance, low center of gravity, and room for 37's. Start lifting it, and you're giving up some of that low center of gravity and not really getting anything in return.

That being said, old springs certainly sag. I suspect new springs would get you a couple of inches. I'd do that before a lift. (But personally I'd prioritize something else - like a winch)

And generally speaking I like lifted trucks and big tires. I presume you see my avatar pic...

 

[Dock Rocker]

There are plenty of people running puck style lifts to get 2 ish inches in the front. That will level the truck out and allow you to run a 40 inch tire.

I got mine from Custom Combat Trucks in GA. It’s only about a 3/4 inch spacer that goes above the coil.

It’s nominally harder on the suspension. Not enough for me to be concerned about. Worst case I wear out a couple of front end parts a little more rapidly and I replace them.

I want a little more tire height to give me just a tad more top end speed. Also 40’s just look really cool.


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[Sintorion]

If your springs have sagged, then coil spacers will restore your ride height. It won't change your ride much. Sagged springs just have less compression.

 

[Action]

When you get into body lifts, ypu will need to keep the fuel tank where it is. You will need to space that down from the body and make longer straps.

 

[Skrilex]

When you get into body lifts, ypu will need to keep the fuel tank where it is. You will need to space that down from the body and make longer straps.

Even just a 1” body lift requires this? I’m okay with that just wondering. I can fab almost anything I need.

i understand there’s no reason to lift, but to me these trucks may have been made a tad too wide, at least for civilian purposes, and as such a little extra height is a good thing based on looks. Feels silly saying it but I’m being honest lol.

 

[Skrilex]

Isn’t there a better source for new springs than eBay? The seem to runaround 100$ ea which is reasonable, but just asking in case there’s a hot deal some place else.

 

[Action]

Even just a 1” body lift requires this? I’m okay with that just wondering. I can fab almost anything I need.

i understand there’s no reason to lift, but to me these trucks may have been made a tad too wide, at least for civilian purposes, and as such a little extra height is a good thing based on looks. Feels silly saying it but I’m being honest lol.

I dont know. look at the propshaft running along the side of your tank. Will it hit if the tank goes up 1"?