Understanding Coil Spring Spacers
One of the more popular ways to add a little bit of lift to your 4x4 is to use coil spring spacers. Plus, you can even level out your ride height or restore a saggy suspension back to where it should be.Typically, off-road vehicles don't come with OEM coil spring spacers because these are aftermarket parts that you can install to alter your vehicle’s ride height and quality. The big exception is that some manufacturers may ship vehicles with OEM coil spring spacers and dealerships may forget to remove them or purposely leave them on depending on the performance and style goals of a vehicle. That said, these spacers tend to be made with flexible materials like metal, polyurethane, and even rubber to ensure that they can handle the weight of your truck and the power of the coil spring system.
Benefits of Coil Spring Spacers
Believe it or not, these small parts deliver huge benefits, with the biggest one being the ability to adjust your ride height without spending a small fortune. In fact, some 4x4 coil springs will give you two to four inches of lift and even allow you to tweak that to get your ride height perfect.Aside from giving you a cheap lift, increasing your ride height is always a great idea if you plan on off-roading. Plus, offroad coil spring spacers can give you enough clearance to climb over rocks, hills, and other rough terrain. What's more, aftermarket coil spring spacers can be the difference between your truck sinking or swimming if you encounter a small body of water or a deceptively deep puddle.
Another benefit of high-performance coil spring spacers is how much more room you have to play with. For example, if you want to install a set of massive wheels and tires, having an extra few inches can help you fit them.
How to Choose Coil Spring Spacers
There are a few types of aftermarket coil spring spacers you can choose from, so it's important to choose wisely based on your aftermarket parts, ride height goals, and budget. The first thing to consider is ride height and most high-performance coil spring spacers can give you between 3/4 and four inches of lift.We recommend keeping your lift on the lower side if you just want to balance out your suspension or account for new accessories that may be causing your suspension to sag. On the other hand, if you want to see over traffic and have the tallest possible truck at your next Cars & Coffee event, you can't go wrong with bigger aftermarket coil spring spacers.
If both of these options sound extreme, don't panic, because plenty of options are available in the one to two-inch range that are perfect for off-roading. Regardless of the type of 4x4 coil spring spacer you’re after, you’re in the best place to shop.
