How much front end sag to expect?

LBX · Sep 17, 2019

If I were to install a steel plate bumper (HardCore Offroad) right now with my 5100's set at 1", how much sag should I expect? The plan would be to eventually get a set of OME with 608 springs to replace the 5100's. 100k miles on the current springs, with about 15k on the struts themselves.

IM1RU · Sep 17, 2019

I'd expect about 1/2" to 3/4".... But.... I don't know what spring rate you're running on those 5100's

IMO if you want to run a plate bumper and a winch you need at least 650 lb springs up front, and I don't know anything about the OME 608's. Is that a spring rate in lbs, or a model number?

LBX · Sep 17, 2019

Stock springs in my 5100's.

608 refers to OME's "Heavy Duty" springs.

IM1RU · Sep 17, 2019

Someone else will have to chime in on those OME springs.

And about what I said on the stock sag.

IM1RU · Sep 17, 2019

As a point of reference, I ran 650’s on my Radflo’s before I T-swapped, and had to change out my 600’s for 650’s after I T-swapped.

JeffPro4x · Sep 17, 2019

I ran the hardcore bumper on 600lb springs. It's fairly light for a plate bumper.

I'd expect 1/2-3/4 sag in the stock springs. Like Rob said.

LBX · Sep 17, 2019

Thanks for the input guys, hopefully this will help out others that might have the same question.

Xterrorista · Sep 17, 2019

Yea, I'm having a hard time figuring out what springs I need.
Stock now but have the adj 5100s for the front with 2" spacers and 2" shackles and 5100s for the rear. Adding a steel bumper, winch and under armor. I know I need at least 650# springs but OME stuff has generic descriptions of how great Emus are and part #'s, not spring rate, etc..

Anyone have input?

How much front end sag to expect?

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