TheGhost Posted January 16, 2021 Share Posted January 16, 2021 So I know this has been beaten to death, but I'm curious what the opinions are for this specific case and I also just want to write it down for my own sake. I've got a '95 4 door with the tire carrier on original coils and I've put 2" lift spacers in it. The rear still sags a bit and its even worse when loaded with people and gear, plus I soon want to get a hitch and haul dirtbikes. I want stiffer springs and also ~0.75-1" higher rear. I imagine I could just get whatever is on rockauto and get 0.5" more lift in the rear(just for having new springs vs old), but right now rock auto is stocked out and I also want a stiffer ride than I currently have that will be ok with a dirtbike and camping gear every once in a while. I see that people often put in JGC front coils. Running the numbers on rockauto: JGC: rated load length = 15", rated load = 503lbs, nominal springrate 146 lbs/in. Pathy: rated load length = 13", rated load = 566lbs, nominal springrate 161 lbs/in. 15"-(566lbs-503lbs)/146lbs/" = 14.55" resting length, 1.55" higher than stock I also expect I would get ~0.5" extra just switching to new springs, so I'd be at ~2-2.1" higher than currently This means I could switch to the JGC springs and take out one lift spacer blocks to be 1-1.1" higher than I currently am, but I would still be left with the lower springrate JGC. What would you guys recommend? Does my reasoning/math check out? I see lots of comments that the JGC springs give 2.5-3" lift over stock, but my math disagrees (only 1.55" when not accounting for the spring newness). The other thing I'm confused about is I've seen some people say the JGC springs are stiffer, but that's not what rockauto says when comparing their nominal springrates (I know they are variable) or the wire thickness. Thanks for any thoughts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhost Posted January 16, 2021 Author Share Posted January 16, 2021 reference material: JGC front coil: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=201281&cc=1182114 Pathy rear coil: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=201174&cc=1211993 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhost Posted January 25, 2021 Author Share Posted January 25, 2021 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted January 31, 2021 Share Posted January 31, 2021 I used the AC (4x4parts.com) 3" coils and they are noticeably stiffer than stock. I had the JGC coils before but found them too soft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhost Posted February 4, 2021 Author Share Posted February 4, 2021 On 1/31/2021 at 11:07 AM, adamzan said: I used the AC (4x4parts.com) 3" coils and they are noticeably stiffer than stock. I had the JGC coils before but found them too soft. Thanks adam! Those get quite a bit more $$ with me from Canada but yeah maybe the 1.5" lift option there is my best bet. I could do that with 1 of the spacers I have or maybe shave down one of my spacers so the lift isn't too much over 2" overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I hear you, I always get screwed on the import charges from the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BtcMoney Posted November 7, 2022 Share Posted November 7, 2022 1991 Nissan Pathfinder 4x4. Just last year I replaced the torsion bars, springs and shocks with Old Man Emu. It lifted almost 2 inches. Vehicle rides like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchy Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 By chance is your 91 a Sport package(rear tire carrier, factory roof rack and original adjustable shocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 If you have the adjustable shocks still there's a good chance they are pretty worn out by now. If you can find some new old stock they are great if not the bilstein ones make an excellent replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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