What's a good 3 inch lift coils spring?

[nickyg]

I'm looking into replacing my 3 inches of spacers with a full spring.
Anybody have any recommendations?
This is about the best price I found so far. But I'm not sure of the quality.
https://www.freedomoffroadusa.com/fo-j105f30-3-front-lift-springs.html

[4.3LXJ]

good price. Spring rate matters though. Stock is 180 pounds per inch. If you want a stock ride, then that is the rate you want. Higher rates will make a stiffer ride. Most 3' coils are quite a bit higher than the 180 number.

[nickyg]

Good to know. I never thought about spring rate.

[4.3LXJ]

Believe it or not, it is cheaper to make a stiff coil than a soft one

[denverd1]

clayton are supposed to some of the softer riding springs. their shortest spring is 4.5" with 170 lb rate.

just do it!!

[prerunner1982]

Rubicon Express 3.5" for $119 - https://www.amazon.com/Rubicon-Express-RE1300-Coil-Spring/dp/B006GJKANG/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1500492274&sr=8-13&keywords=jeep+cherokee+lift+coils


But why not get the RE 4.5" for $79? -- https://www.amazon.com/Rubicon-Express-RE1310-Coil-Spring/dp/B006GJKBGC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500492274&sr=8-1&keywords=jeep+cherokee+lift+coils

[denverd1]

RE 4.5 expect closer to 5.5" of lift...

[oderdene]

I have Rusty's 3" HD coils . They are still doing good with winch bumper and winch, not so stiff. No sag since installation, I guess they are there 6 years. Added 1" spacer on top 3 years ago when I changed boots 31 to 33

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[nickyg]

UPDATE:
I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on some Rusty's 3 inch HD.
http://www.rustysoffroad.com/jeep-suspension/jeep-coil-springs-spacers-accessories/jeep-xj-cherokee-84-01-mj-comanche-84-91-coil-springs/rusty-s-coils-xj-3-hd-front.html

[nickyg]

Now I'm torn between the R.E 3 inch. Thanks Jon.
Same price as rusty's.
Women picking out shoes have an easier time them me trying to decide on which springs to get.

[4.3LXJ]

Now I'm torn between the R.E 3 inch. Thanks Jon.
Same price as rusty's.
Women picking out shoes have an easier time them me trying to decide on which springs to get.

Thing to watch on Rusty's is shipping. I hear it is better to order on line than phone. Phone orders they really nail you for shipping and handling

[nickyg]

I pulled the trigger on the Rubicon express 3.5. As you can see in the picture they're not much taller then stock but seem to be quite a bit thicker.
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[4.3LXJ]

Yes, and a nice pretty grey too :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Powder coat holds up well too. Had mine for 13 years and still look new, except a few places things have rubbed...

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[Pookapotamus]

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[carloxj]

Good choice. I'm sure that you will be happy with your RE.