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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 04:43 PM
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Anyone here have an ARB steel bumper with a 12k Harbor Freight winch set up?

What springs and shocks are you running ?

Need help - Rover is tipping over ,,,,
 
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 05:27 PM
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Over a decade ago, I installed an ARB bumper and Warn winch, and had the same symptoms I expect you are enjoying. I sourced and installed heavy duty springs designed to accommodate a winch but not add lift. I'm apologize that I have no model numbers/specs/etc. to share, but know that they are out there and available if you want to stiffen up the front and maintain stock height.
 

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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 08:51 AM
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I have the hf 12k winch I just got 2 months ago. Arb bumper. Safety devices rack. For suspension I have the tf medium 2” kit. Mine doesn’t seem to sag in the front


 
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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 03:56 PM
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That's a great jet black look. Looks clean and stealthy.

You say you use medium duty springs .. how do you get away with this when the front end weight is 270 lbs ...?

I'm using HD springs rated up to 220 lbs and getting swaying ...

I have ACE and SLS... Do you have ACE - SLS or springs?
 
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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 04:21 PM
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Can you be more specific with the swaying. I have no ace or anything like that just spring and shock. I don’t notice much of a driving difference since putting the bumper and winch on. It’s slightly softer ride but performance wise I don’t get much “sway”
 
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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by escott16
Can you be more specific with the swaying. I have no ace or anything like that just spring and shock. I don’t notice much of a driving difference since putting the bumper and winch on. It’s slightly softer ride but performance wise I don’t get much “sway”
It's top heavy. It rocks side to side like boat.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 05:08 PM
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Mines pretty stiff honestly
 
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Old Dec 17, 2020 | 02:41 PM
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What were the name of the springs you used?

I'm looking at buying Old Man Emu "Extra Heavy Duty" Springs but am reading if springs are too heavy it could cause swaying. Doesn't make sense.
 
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