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The rear of the Sportage is lighter than a TJ. I compared the compression of my Kia and a friends TJ and his springs were compressed about an inch and a half more than on my Kia. If you get a set of 2" TJ lift springs they could lift your Kia as high as 8 inches or more because most lift springs have a higher spring rate. Mine also has a very stiff ride but I think it is more the shocks than the springs because it was just as stiff with the Eibachs and spacer lift in back. If you get more than 4 inches lift on your front springs you will run into all sorts of problems including not being able to use 4 wheel drive because your CV axless will be hitting your strut forks. When I"m ready for more than a 4" lift it will be with a SAS.
Dennis


the TJ and Sportage weigh close to the same, but the difference is the TJ's weight distribution is almost 50/50, where the Sportage is something closer to 60% front, 40% rear, and that's with the seats in and rear tire on the carrier, without all that it's closer to 70% front, 30% rear, and with the hatch door off? scary-light...

95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD
CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift

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