Good overall advice. Another thing to consider. If you're going to spend the extra money on springs, you are best off buying a pre-assembled spring/shock combo that is just as easy to install as the spacer lift as you have to remove the OEM strut anyways. Plus the OEM strut isn't necessarily meant for a stiffer spring and the pre-assembled units prevent you from having to seek a shop or a sketchy spring compressor. A third option that should be explored if you're already considering the more expensive spring route but want the ease of install of the spacer lift. The extra cost is worth it as I just did the Ironman ATS lift system. Easy install.
Love it! Thanks for the video. I run spacer lifts so I can keep the OEM suspension components which are easy to replace if I break something (vs waiting days or weeks for an aftermarket coilover or strut unit to ship.) But I may get some overload springs to help with the heavy bumper and winch up front. Just worried about them chattering my teeth on the trails😝
i love my spacer lift, i dont do anything hardcore enough to get a spring lift, ive been thinking of overload springs though, just not in the budget at this moment
A spring lift might not necessarily improve off road performance if the springs are too firm. They won’t compress as well to give better wheel travel, which is what you want to achieve. Unless you are carrying lots of extra weight, which will help. Why not put spacers in the front, to help with ride quality. And replace the springs in the rear to help with the extra weight of a full load. Would that work better, or would it affect handling?
That's what a good variable spring is for. With single rage springs, on a higher spring rate spring on many Subies (Outback and especially Ascent), it will fully compress stiffer springs off road. On the other hand, with lighter cars, yep, it can hurt. And using the wrong spring rate can be a big issue and mess with articulation entirely.
Good overall advice. Another thing to consider. If you're going to spend the extra money on springs, you are best off buying a pre-assembled spring/shock combo that is just as easy to install as the spacer lift as you have to remove the OEM strut anyways. Plus the OEM strut isn't necessarily meant for a stiffer spring and the pre-assembled units prevent you from having to seek a shop or a sketchy spring compressor. A third option that should be explored if you're already considering the more expensive spring route but want the ease of install of the spacer lift. The extra cost is worth it as I just did the Ironman ATS lift system. Easy install.
Love it! Thanks for the video. I run spacer lifts so I can keep the OEM suspension components which are easy to replace if I break something (vs waiting days or weeks for an aftermarket coilover or strut unit to ship.) But I may get some overload springs to help with the heavy bumper and winch up front. Just worried about them chattering my teeth on the trails😝
i love my spacer lift, i dont do anything hardcore enough to get a spring lift, ive been thinking of overload springs though, just not in the budget at this moment
@@RoamRoadless same! Been spending too much on the Jeep and my house lately. I gotta chill for a bit😅
A spring lift might not necessarily improve off road performance if the springs are too firm. They won’t compress as well to give better wheel travel, which is what you want to achieve. Unless you are carrying lots of extra weight, which will help.
Why not put spacers in the front, to help with ride quality. And replace the springs in the rear to help with the extra weight of a full load. Would that work better, or would it affect handling?
That's what a good variable spring is for. With single rage springs, on a higher spring rate spring on many Subies (Outback and especially Ascent), it will fully compress stiffer springs off road. On the other hand, with lighter cars, yep, it can hurt. And using the wrong spring rate can be a big issue and mess with articulation entirely.
Spring vs Spacer
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