I know it's subjective but would a correct assumption be that you're better off going with progressive or dual rate springs vs linear if you want a good road ride as well as off road feel?
Based on what? Progressive or dual rate coils are great at keeping you from sagging when loaded up but I have always found them to ride way too stiff for my taste and they kind of suck when it comes to stuff when flexing. Of course, that's just based on my limited experience.
I have Rock Krawler 3.5" coils. I really like them but unlike Eddie, I actually do have limited experience [emoji847]
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Good to know. I'm new to all this and the choices for lifts is overwhelming. Everyone has their preferred vendor, but I'm trying to get as much info as I can before making my selection. What brand would you recommend based on your experience for a 2.5-3.5" kit? Right now my best bet is to listen to the veterans and then make an educated decision.
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If you're looking for the "best" ride quality only you can answer that because it's 100% subjective.
Let me be more clear, which company makes the best quality springs for a 2.5 to 3.5 lift?? I'm talking about the quality of the spring. Example, roughcountry springs are cheaper than say teraflex, or rock krawler. I prefer a stiffer ride.
I looked at EVO, and I don't see any 2.5 or 3.5 lift kits?? They have 2 inch front coils, but no rear??
For me personally, I prefer a soft coil - softer, the better. Aside from the load range of your tires and how much psi you run in them, your coils will provide most of your ride comfort, way more than your shocks and so the softer they are, the better especially for daily driving. Of course, when it comes to the flex department, a softer coil will give you more stuff as well. The down side to a soft linear coil is that they can bow and do tend to sag when your Jeep is loaded up with occupants and gear. This is why most lift coils are so stiff and why most will yield way more lift than is advertised. However, for me, I would rather run coil spacers and make up the difference than run a stiffer coil or one that is progressive or dual rated. Of the coils I have run in the past, I prefer EVO Plush Ride but I have also had good results with Full-Traction. Of course, there are plenty of people out there who prefer a ride that is firmer or want their Jeep to look level even when loaded up with a ton of gear and if you're one of them, these coils may not be for you.