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I'm curious as to opinions of what would be the best combination for ride and performance between pro comp front 3" coil + shocks - rear lift block + shocks and ironman 2" coil/leafs/shocks.

I have both and from driving the 2 different xj s bearing in mind the pro comp is running with 33" tyres and the ironman is running 30" tyres:
I find the pro comp a nicer softer ride on road, haven't had a chance off road yet.
I find the ironman very stiff unless loaded but good road holding and good off road but still quite stiff.

Could I say use ironman coils and pro comp shocks to soften the ride or something like this vice versa?? I also have 2" shackles and coil spacers if needed too.

What would you recommend be the best combination?

BTW I know by reading reviews for both that neither are desirable but it's what I have so just trying to make the best of it.

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I had Ironman 2 inch front springs. They rode too hard for me.
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Nice XJ,s and cheers for the pic with a comparison of tyre size and ride height! Am currently trying to source some front coils so is good to hear from someone who actually owns and drives 2 rigs for comparison.
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What do you have now?
I'm running a dual rate spring with a small spacer. Don't know the brand. Purchased off a member here. Rancho shocks. Love the ride.
Tyres are 31'sx 10.5's
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Nice XJ,s and cheers for the pic with a comparison of tyre size and ride height! Am currently trying to source some front coils so is good to hear from someone who actually owns and drives 2 rigs for comparison.
Cheers, I just got the green one and prob won't have it for too long. The blue one is my original xj and am trying to build it up for touring.
BTW with comparing the 2 the green one has diy plastic flares and heavy guard cutting.
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I'm running a dual rate spring with a small spacer. Don't know the brand. Purchased off a member here. Rancho shocks. Love the ride.
Tyres are 31'sx 10.5's
Cheers for the info. I've heard rancho are usually pretty good. Duel rate springs would be interesting to try. I'd like something in the middle of the 2 of mine. Blue is too stiff and Green is too soft and floaty.
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