OME on my LJ. 2.5" HD, great riding for me. I like a smoother ride due to back issues.

 

i think procomps might be softer but im still on the manufacture coils i just have spacers between the coils n frame and rancho rs5000 gas shocks so yeah when u find softer springs would u mind selling your springs to me pm me please?

 

Can't get much better than Currie with standard 4" coils.

 

from me experiance shocks make a much bigger difference than springs

 

I agree, shocks make a bigger difference but the more I keep trying different springs, the more I realize how big of a difference they can make. The absolute best combo I've felt is what I run...2.5" progressive RC coils and Bilsteins. Pretty amazing combination when paired with Johnny Joints all around.

 

OEM... kidding.

OME/currie/clayton i believe are the 3 best coils

 

OME for 2.5"
AEV or RCD for 3"
Currie, Clayton or AEV for 4"

 

What he said:thumbsup: Id definitely go with the AEV 3" or 4" with Bilstein Shocks. saving up for that setup as my next suspension.

 

Thanks guys keep your opinions coming it will help me in my decision on what to swap my Rough Countrys for

 

i got rubicon express 3.5s with pro comp shocks they road great then i put a 2 inch spring spacer n now i think my shocks aare getin bad cus its a soft bouncy ride

 

thats a terrible combination...thats 5.5" of lift, on short arms, with crappy shocks that are now too short for 5.5" of lift, inadequate bumpstop length and the possibility of coil bind.

remove the spacers & buy better shocks.

 

Yeah....RE springs are well known to be short, stiff, with a ride height taller than advertised. Combined with Procomp shocks on insane control arm angles, that combo doesn't come close to hitting the list. From experience, you may think something handles nice until you try something else. I've experienced a crapload of different combinations.

 

I have RE 4.5 springs on a RE superflex kit and purchased a new set of curries hoping to lower my stance but when I removed the rear the currie was about an inch taller. Would this create an inch taller installed or would they settle lower. Just hoping you may have some knowledge. Want to lower my suspension and was hoping that this was the solution. Thanks for any input.

 

let the record show that BLack Diamond coil springs were probably designed for full sized rigs. my buddy has their 3" kit that we just swapped OME shocks onto trying to soften the ride, it didnt change. stay away from BD suspensions if you are looking for a soft ride.

 

Sorry for jumping in but was hoping for help. ps Running bilstein shocks for 4" lifted wrangler

 

I have Fab Tech 3'' springs. Absolutely horrible they sag so much in the front.
Personaly I would like OME's or some RC's. -Maybe Currie since everyone is talking them up and they look like a solid company.

I ran RC's before and they were alright.

 

I run Tera flex good ride and there shocks are valved perfect for the TJ

 

Good information still trying to decide on which way to go I need to stay as close to 4 inch as possible I'm running 37s and TNT front fenders want to stay as low as possible.

 

What is installed now? Nice Jeep

 

4" Rough Country coils and shocks a little to stiff for me looking for softer spring and maybe shocks too have gotten alot of good input from the other guys

 

Had RE 4.5 coils w/RE mono tubes = a stiff ride. Swapped them out for Currie 4" coils w/OME nitrocharger sports = softer but still firm ride. Dropped it about 1/2" in height too. So far I'm happy with that combo (Thanks Gerald for the great price!)

 

I had what I can only assume was a 4" Rough Country lift. All the shocks were gone so I put on Bilstein 5100's and I'm really happy with the ride. I was thinking about doing the coils too but not anymore.

 

A couple PSI less in your tires will make the ride softer too.

 

First thing that I did let the air down to 20 psi but these 37 toyos are a 10 ply also

 

Skyjacker Hydros are lie riding on a cloud of titties. Quote form HUMBOLT

LMFAO!

 

I don't know about all of you, but I can't stand a mushy, overly soft ride. I prefer a tight yet highly-dampened ride. For example, if I hit a big pot hole, there is no clunk, rattle, or wobble. Just a thump and instant rebound. Combine a fairly low ride height, progressive coils, good gas charged shocks, and a tight suspension with joints at all ends and that's what you'll get.

 

This is what my goal is right now. I am outboarding the rear and lengthening my fronts to get more travel. I am looking at running Bilstein shocks or even going to a valved FOA shock. I think i need to change out my 4" tera coils but not sure i will have enough clearance on 35's with a BDS or AEV 3" spring and no bodylift with tube fenders.

 

I'm interested in this thread as i'm in need of changing out the stuff that the previous owner had. I have 4" skyjacker coils and skyjacker hydro's front and rancho R5000's rear. going with the currie control arms but trying to decide the shocks to pair with them. Looking at the Bilstein 5100's so far. Trying to match the coil rates and the spring rate some, and see if it works to control the ride better. Not sure if i will change the springs just yet and see what works well.