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    Softer Springs

    Some sort of limiting strap should work, but remember they aren't typically designed for shock loading, which is what will happen during rough driving. The shock slows down how fast the spring can extend, and mitigated the shock factor (no pun intended) of the suspension travel coming to a...
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    Softer Springs

    The shock is what keeps the suspension from extending too far. If it does extend too far, there is potential for the spring to shift in it's seat and potentially come out. Our springs don't really have much extension to begin with. For most jeeps, you're talking limiting straps or just...
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    Softer Springs

    better ones than the M1123s that had the MAK removed do.
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    Softer Springs

    For "plain ole M998" you might need to replace your rear spring perches, as some are stamped/welded and some are cast iron. They use different length springs. I believe the earlier trucks used the stamped/welded ones, and the springs were similar size front and rear, where the cast perches...
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    Softer Springs

    Neither the jeep nor the Range Rover has anywhere near as much unsprung weight to deal with. 160lb wheel/tire assembly, plus the weight of the geared hubs. 250ish lbs per corner maybe? So 1000 lbs of unsprung weight. Mo matter how good/soft the springs and shocks, it will never ride as good...
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