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3.5 Clayton will net 4.5 right out of the gate.
This is why I’ll probably go with Clayton 2.5”. I figure with winch and bumper it’ll settle down to about 3.25”. I’m stopping at 38” and could probably fit them now with just the 2” Mopar and the high fenders but want to allow myself some space for the flexy stuff.
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This is why I’ll probably go with Clayton 2.5”. I figure with winch and bumper it’ll settle down to about 3.25”. I’m stopping at 38” and could probably fit them now with just the 2” Mopar and the high fenders but want to allow myself some space for the flexy stuff.
I'm sitting on a 2.5 Clayton Overland lift with diesel HD springs. Only a Sport S on Rubi take off tires.
 

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Sport S here too. With Nemesis fenders/Artec inners it gives me some room to work with. I think the HD springs may be a bit too much oomf. I like it stiff but not that stiff. (Insert joke here)
 

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This is why I’ll probably go with Clayton 2.5”. I figure with winch and bumper it’ll settle down to about 3.25”. I’m stopping at 38” and could probably fit them now with just the 2” Mopar and the high fenders but want to allow myself some space for the flexy stuff.
I only got 4" from the 3.5" Clayton rear springs.
 

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As long as I can get 3” with the 2.5” I’ll be happy as a pig in a trough. 3” is as high as I want to be with all the offcamber stuff out my way. I don’t have the fanciest seat covers but I’d like them to stay out of certain bodily cavities.
 

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There's nothing wrong with fine tuning height with a little coil spacer action either.
 

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My 2.5"-3" AEV dual sport lift kit actually measured 5.5" at the trailer hitch mount. I am waiting (1 year so far) for the spring to settle or sag to close to the rated 3"s as told by the manufacturer. Still 5"s at the trailer hitch assembly.
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