I started asking questions in the Ursa Minor thread but figured I shouldn't hijack it too much, plus the topic is broader then UrsaMinor.
So here's the starting point: 2012 JKU Sport. Originally had the 17 and 58 springs. I just verified that I have the 19 and 60 springs (I upgraded throughout the years, though I thought that I had recon springs). Front also has the stock isolator and a .75" daystar spacer, rear has just the .75" daystar spacer. This theoretically should give me over 1" of lift over stock though the formulas (the front shock length measurement and the rear frame to axle show barely 1"). So it's possible that the extra weight that I have (I always carry tools in the back and some gear) have me sitting lower then expected.
I have the Ursa Minor top on order which will add 150lbs. I also tow a trailer from time to time (about 100-125lbs tongue weight) and have two extra passengers in the rear at the same time. I don't want to go taller, and understand that the trailer and passengers will always introduce some sag.
Some folks have recommended the OME springs, but the ones that would make sense and are designed for heavy load (300lbs) net about 2.25" of lift. So I'm looking at the Terraflex coils. Their 2.5" coils have 170lbs spring rate and are linear. So my logic is as follows:
The 2.5" Terraflex coils from what I read as posted by folks add over 2.5" of lift. I figure with the DV8 rear bumper I will have about 2.5". When I add the UrsaMinor top, that will drop the rear by maybe about .75" down to 1.75". The passengers and tongue weight might drop me by another 1" to 1.25".
So the daily will be UrsaMinor top with no passengers which means probably about 1.75" of lift - if more, I can always carry a sack of potatoes or two
Linear coils will give me same spring rate as it compresses under weight.
Am I on the right track or did I lose my marbles?
Also open to other suggestions (btw, I am considering using airbags when towing, but that would still work with this plan as well).
So here's the starting point: 2012 JKU Sport. Originally had the 17 and 58 springs. I just verified that I have the 19 and 60 springs (I upgraded throughout the years, though I thought that I had recon springs). Front also has the stock isolator and a .75" daystar spacer, rear has just the .75" daystar spacer. This theoretically should give me over 1" of lift over stock though the formulas (the front shock length measurement and the rear frame to axle show barely 1"). So it's possible that the extra weight that I have (I always carry tools in the back and some gear) have me sitting lower then expected.
I have the Ursa Minor top on order which will add 150lbs. I also tow a trailer from time to time (about 100-125lbs tongue weight) and have two extra passengers in the rear at the same time. I don't want to go taller, and understand that the trailer and passengers will always introduce some sag.
Some folks have recommended the OME springs, but the ones that would make sense and are designed for heavy load (300lbs) net about 2.25" of lift. So I'm looking at the Terraflex coils. Their 2.5" coils have 170lbs spring rate and are linear. So my logic is as follows:
The 2.5" Terraflex coils from what I read as posted by folks add over 2.5" of lift. I figure with the DV8 rear bumper I will have about 2.5". When I add the UrsaMinor top, that will drop the rear by maybe about .75" down to 1.75". The passengers and tongue weight might drop me by another 1" to 1.25".
So the daily will be UrsaMinor top with no passengers which means probably about 1.75" of lift - if more, I can always carry a sack of potatoes or two
Linear coils will give me same spring rate as it compresses under weight.
Am I on the right track or did I lose my marbles?
Also open to other suggestions (btw, I am considering using airbags when towing, but that would still work with this plan as well).
