Coil spring spacers with a winch on a TJ

[Lud]

Got my winch coming in on Thursday from Rokmen and will install it this weekend. Any TJ or LJ owners notice if the front end sagged after installation of a winch? If so did you add coil spring spacers to make up the difference?

[iaccocca]

Mine did, but my winch is HEAVY. I do not think you will notice a difference. Have you measured your current front and rear height. I think stock Wranglers have a rake, i.e. they are nose low anyways. With my lock box, gear and rear corners, mine actually sits a bit tail low. I think I'll need 3/4" spacers over my rear springs when I lift it.

[Lud]

My 9000 lb weighs out at 83 lbs with 125ft of wire rope.

[iaccocca]

Warn has mine at 110 lbs, but I do not think that includes the 150' of 5/16" which weighs approx. 28 lbs. With the mounting plate I gotta be pushing 150 lbs.

[Lurch]

Have your gf sit on the front bumper. That will give you some idea of wether or not it will sag. Not very acurate but effective.

[Lud]

Now that's an idea.

[tenikiwon]

Have your gf sit on the front bumper. That will give you some idea of wether or not it will sag. Not very acurate but effective.

Have you SEEN his gf/fiancee!?! She doesn't weigh 80 lbs dripp'n wet!