Advantages of the 52

[Big Ray]

Hi you all!

I've been learning a lot since I joined the sight. Lots of great builds, ideas, and people here. Kudos to you all.

I've been wondering. what's the advantage of 52" springs in the front??

Aside from price and availability.

planning a build, just getting the concept together.

Thanks!!

p.s., I tried the search feature, but it gave me everything but the advantages.

 

[jonathon]

52's are suited for someone who's wheeling hard.. you will need crossover, long travel shocks, and possibly even limiting straps and bump stops. Overall unless your doing technical rock crawling, lift springs a raised steering arm will be cheaper and still ride nice depending on the brand.

 

[kgblazerfive]

Lift and flex, I would do 56's but thats me same result less work.

 

[Big Ray]

I see now. Thanks!

I'm doing a 2wd to 4wd conversion. I know it's not normally feasable, but I'm in possession of my ex's 4x, so i'm getting all the odd stuff from hers.

It'll be in running shape when she gets it back, just a 2wd with a stick front axle.

 

[mnstrburbon]

It also helps for big tires 42 and above as it moves the axle but like said alot of work here is all the 52 therads in one spot
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