Soft front Springs, Your valued opinion...

[knever3]

I have 3" Superlift front springs and they are to stiff for me.

 

What 3" springs are softer and provide a nice on-road ride?

 

I have read through posts but I am not convinced after reading.

Specs for the springs would be great but most companies don't post this info. :nuts:

 

 

I don't have a heavy bumper or winch and really don't plan on it so the lightest springs compared to factory would be great!

 

Thanks for all your help in advance.

[jpnjim]

What shocks are you using?

 

My opinion:

stiffish springs + mildly valved shocks = best overall balance & ride. :yes:

[HOrnbrod]

OME coils and shocks. Expensive but handling and ride much improved.

 

http://www.rocky-road.com/xjome.html

[knever3]

I am using BDS 7500 series shocks. The shocks seem to handle good, but I haven't given thorough drive test yet.

 

There is a listing for a 3" spring on the OME site, but what spring rate is the HD one? The earlier reading says 148lb, but that does not mention the HD springs. I really don't think I need HD springs so can I buy regular 148lb springs with a 3" lift?

 

Thanks,

[mnkyboy]

OME coils and shocks. Expensive but handling and ride much improved.

 

http://www.rocky-road.com/xjome.html

 

 

I have these coils on my truck,they ride pretty nice.

[LEAD_NOT_FOLLOW]

Here is a bit of info to help you decide (info provided by each manufacture directly);

 

OEM XJ Coil - 145

BDS 3" XJ Coil - 240

DPG 5" XJ Coil - 198

OME 930 XJ Coil (aprox 2") - 160

OME 934 ZJ Coil (aprox 3" on XJ) - 180

TeraFlex 3.5" XJ Coil - 170

TeraFlex 4.5" XJ Coil - 200

Rustys 3" XJ Coil - 150

Rustys 3" HD XJ Coil - 180

Rustys 4.5" XJ Coil - 150

Rustys 4.5" HD XJ Coil - 180

Rustys 6" XJ Coil - 180

Rustys 9" XJ Coil - 180

Rubicon Express 3.5" XJ Coil - 241

Rubicon Express 4.5" XJ Coil - 169

Rubicon Express 5.5" XJ Coil - 185

Rancho 2.5" XJ Coil - 235

Skyjacker 3" XJ Coil - 218

RockKrawler 3" XJ Coil - 180

RockKrawler 4.5" XJ Coil - 180

RockKrawler 6" XJ Coil - 180

Motion Offroad 3" XJ Coils - 165

Motion Offroad 4.5" XJ Coils - 165

Motion Offroad 6" XJ Coils - 165

 

 

REMEMBER THAT THE COIL SPRING RATE DOES NOT DETERMINE 100% OF RIDE QUALITY!!! IT VARIES GREATLY BASED ON THE SHOCKS YOU RUN!!! NOT TO MENTION CONTROL ARM ANGLES!

[HOrnbrod]

There is a listing for a 3" spring on the OME site, but what spring rate is the HD one? The earlier reading says 148lb, but that does not mention the HD springs. I really don't think I need HD springs so can I buy regular 148lb springs with a 3" lift?

Thanks,

 

I've been using the OME 930 coils (together w. OME shocks) for about four years now. By using doubled up stock spring pads, the front lift was a mite over 3". And LEAD is exactly right saying:

 

REMEMBER THAT THE COIL SPRING RATE DOES NOT DETERMINE 100% OF RIDE QUALITY!!! IT VARIES GREATLY BASED ON THE SHOCKS YOU RUN!!! NOT TO MENTION CONTROL ARM ANGLES!

[mnkyboy]

I have the OME 934's but I'm using the RRO shocks instead of the OMEs.

[knever3]

That is some great feedback guys, thanks very much. This info has been very benneficial to selecting my new springs!

 

Thanks

 

Now to shell out some more money... :ack: