Help! Coil over adjustment height

[ivanfj]

I have the Fox coil over 2.0 from AP with 150 pounds of bumper and winch, at the initial install I wanted the maximum height possible, so I cranked the adjusters to the 3.5" lift and installed them, the ride was softer and the OME heavies which I had previous to the Fox, but I still had very little flex in the front.

I did some searching on the forums, and it seams that all those who did not lift there FJC to the maximum potential had better results with flexing in the front, due to less "down" pressure or spring compression.

My question is what is the best lift height on an adjustable coil over that will give me a quality ride with the most ground clearance? Can anyone help me?

[Jim_D]

I have my Donahoe coil-overs adjusted so that the front end sits about 1" lower than the rear (measuring from the ground to the bottom of each wheel well. This seems to work very well for me. I initially had the front adjusted higher (so that it was close to level with the rear), but the Donahoe guys indicated the coil-overs would work much better if they weren't cranked all the way up, so I followed their advice.

Jim

[frogeye]

Back them down to 3, or first try 3.25 inches of lift and see how it rides. You'll find the sweet spot.

[ivanfj]

Thanks guy's, Ill try them both and see what happens.