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Question Coil Springs: IronMan, Lovells, EFS - are they any good?
I'm shopping for +2" coil springs for my WJ. I know BDS and OME (Old Man Emu) have good reviews, but the kit runs 700 AUD here (yeah, Europe...)

In comparison, I can get IronMan, Lovells or EFS kits for 400-430 AUD. Anyone running a WJ with any of these springs? Would love to hear your opinions and experiences.

(for shocks I'm decided on Bilstein 5100s)

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I currently have UpCountry springs +2" poly spacers, but the stock spring isolators have worn out and I'd also like to replace the springs while i'm at it.
95% of the time I drive on paved roads and only do "light" offroad (really no articulation needed), so a comfortable/non-bumpy/swaying ride is my main goal.
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I've got Kings Springs KJFR-25 & KJRR-26 with Bilstein BE5-6102 & BE5-6103, about 18 months old. The ride is a little harsher than the Upcountry that I had originally, but only a little. Other than that, it's been fine.

Being a little harder, I don't think it articulates as well, but again only a small difference.

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JL, got a fender-to-hub measurement of your setup?
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Anyone running Ironman, EFS, or Lovells coils on WJ? Any input would be greatly appreciated, as I have a limited time offer/discount for these brands products...
Would be great to take advantage of a better price, just not sure which brand is the best choice...
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Just ordered all four Bilstein 5100s and a full set of new spring isolators, $950 quickly left the pocket... ouch..
Still can’t decide on coils... What are your guys opinions about UpCountry coils + BB spacers compared to proper extended coils? I mean - would I gain any better street ride quality/comfort with extended springs apart from better articulation? As I said, the rare occasional "offroad" I do is just some gravel or forest roads, no uneven/rocky terrain or anything (it's mainly plains here..). I wouldn't want to spend another $600 if I don't get a noticeable benefit... What do you guys think?

Oh, by the way, would it be too much to ask - anyone who has +2" extended coil lift on WJ - could you measure from wheel hub center to fender lip (front and back) - I'm curious to compare with my UpCountry coils + BB spacers that I currently have installed. That would let me see if my original UpCountry coils are sagged and if I would gain some height with "proper" extended coil lift.
Measured mine - Rear: 53.5 cm, Front: 51.5 cm (not sure how sagged are they..)
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I have the same King coils as Jeanluke and have to agree especially with the heavier diesel engine they are the only springs that will give you a true 50mm lift with no sag.
Stay away from Ironman they are cheap and sag over time
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As I understand “King” coils are the same thing as “EFS”? I can get EFS, this model exactly: https://efs4wd.com.au/jeep-102e.html

Compared to OME or BDS, are Kings/EFS much harder ride?
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