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So here is my dilemma. I have custom 4.5" over 2wd beams on my F-series running a 2.5x12" coil over. Truck is strapped at 19" of travel...the problem is I want more up travel and less droop. Should I reposition my 12" coil over upwards to get more up? Or should I buy 2.5"x14" coilovers and start fresh? Solo motorsports runs 12" coil covers on their Bronco builds...but most guys with beamed trucks run 14" or even 16" coil overs. Any knowledge or help is greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I'm thinking of moving the coil over up 3-4" and making it bump out about 1/4" from frame. That 3-4" up would help a ton!

I'm not a fab guy but I do know several members here run 14s. According to Otter the mounting positions are better with a 14 vs. a 12. So FWIW my vote is start over and go with 14s and gainthe bump without sacrificing too much droop.

That's what I was thinking! Thank you man!

Most of our 4x4 bronco builds we use 12"ers because we are fighting with axles binding and what not. With a 2wd you don't have to worry about that. One thing to consider is if you are running 37's you need to cycle your suspension up and see where your tire lands. It sucks when you think you can bump out on the frame and first big hit you take it blows the AC box right off the fire wall lol. Just something to keep in mind. Personally I would like to get as much up travel as physically possible and wouldn't worry too much about gaining any more droop. (especially with stock steering)

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We normally run 12” coilovers in broncos because the center u joint can only articulate so much. We also hang the shock off the front of the beam. A 12” off the rear of the beams will give more travel. Up travel will be limited by the inner fender wells, then the ac/air box, then finally the frame. (If you have 39”+ tires you may hit the firewall) Keep in mind that the frames on these truck have a lot of flex. Set the bump right before you hit the airbox and you will probably still take out the airbox because of all the flex. If it’s caged and cage tied to the frame it should stiffen up the frame. I would take the shocks off and bumps and see where you want it to bump at. Measure the distance between the shock mounts. Droop it out to where you want it and measure it again. The difference will be how much stroke you need. You may not be able to remount the shock lower on the beam because the coil/coilseat will hit the beam, so you might need to re make the upper mount.

Have you cycled the suspension with the springs off, & the shocks discharged? That is the starting point to answer all your questions. See what you have to work with before you do anything.