That looks perfect and sort of confirms 2721 might be too much (to match lowest setting in front). Although I will have alu skids, alu bumper and steel sliders on the rig.
2720, maybe with a small spacer might be the ticket.
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I ordered in early April from the same place. Still waiting.I still have not received my lift kit from AJ USA, ordered on 4.21.21. They are now saying it should arrive in September. Anyone else having this issue?
IS there a new Part number for the Front? 47-273146 or 47-311145
Bilstein site shows 47-311145. This thread, I believe talks about 47-273146. Are there any significant changes for the new part number 47-311145
Those prices are good!Good catch, you're definitely correct about the part number change. The old number returns item discontinued on 4WP and not available on Summit Racing.
The new number shown on the Bilstein site does return the front kit at 4WP and shockwarehouse.com even acknowledges the new part # while also calling out old part #.
As for differences, you'd likely have to ask Bilstein. Pure conjecture, with recent supply issues, I wouldn't be surprised if part numbers change simply because an internal component is now sourced from a different supplier/location, say something like a valve, seal, or even the rubber bushing. But something could have changed on the engineering side as well, simply don't know.
I reached out to Bilstein this morning and they got back to me right away. This was his response to the part number change and timeline on when they will be available.IS there a new Part number for the Front? 47-273146 or 47-311145
Bilstein site shows 47-311145. This thread, I believe talks about 47-273146. Are there any significant changes for the new part number 47-311145
Well, after a year of watching so many cool rigs go higher I pulled the trigger and got 2721 springs - thanks @sherman for the springs!I’m toying with the idea of setting the front to 2” and just adding 1” in the rear
would this work?
1” rear coil spacer
or is there a better version?
UPDATE: Changed to 4th PerchWell, after a year of watching so many cool rigs go higher I pulled the trigger and got 2721 springs - thanks @sherman for the springs!
I set the front on the third perch… and of course I’m happy with the look but I was shocked about how much better the rear handles than stock, I was expecting the opposite…
pictures tomorrow- a bit late since of course I keep having bad luck, the shop broke a CV in the process and they had to replace it. At least they owned up to it…
I'm interested to find out how much (or how little) the back sags with those 2721 rear springs when you load up the back with 400+ pounds.Here are some pictures Perch 3 with 2721 21.5" Front and 22.5" rear (new springs, I'll report if they settle overtime) 3rd row seats. Tires are Duratrac 275/70-18
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I will be towing a trailer with furniture next week, I will make sure to measure and take picturesI'm interested to find out how much (or how little) the back sags with those 2721 rear springs when you load up the back with 400+ pounds.
The Bilstein rear springs sag too much when I load the back up with camping equipment.
Can you recall how much was the sag and an estimated load weight in the cargo area?The Bilstein rear springs sag too much when I load the back up with camping equipment.
I didn't measure, but it was pretty clear that the sag was probably all 2" that the rear springs normally gave me when unloaded.Can you recall how much was the sag and an estimated load weight in the cargo area?
Are you also considering air bags?
Bilstein is soon, or already, to have new rear springs for heavier loads than the springs with their original Cruiser kit. I posted about it several months ago.
here is the new Bilstein Heavy Spring
Pic is with back fully loaded for 1 month trip plus full roof and bikes… had 5 people in truck and it performed admirably 7200 mile endurance test! You can see not much sagI didn't measure, but it was pretty clear that the sag was probably all 2" that the rear springs normally gave me when unloaded.
I did remember about you posting about Bilstein' s soon-to-be released heavier duty springs, but I think that was a long time ago, and I haven't seen any new offerings from Bilstein in the meantime.
I am eyeing the OME 2721 (and the Icon springs that @LCTX mentioned), both of which would give close to the same lift I have now, but are progressive and should help avoid sag even when the load increases. Not sure if the yet-to-be-released Bilstein springs would be progressive.
EDIT:
I've toyed with the idea of airbags, but probably won't get them.
The sag I mentioned above was with a load of probably about 450 or 500 pounds... that's my best gues
That looks perfect! That's basically the same amount of load I have on our trips. Just to be clear, you're running the 2721 in back?Pic is with back fully loaded for 1 month trip plus full roof and bikes… had 5 people in truck and it performed admirably 7200 mile endurance test! You can see not much sag
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Yes and had about 15psi in the bagsThat looks perfect! That's basically the same amount of load I have on our trips. Just to be clear, you're running the 2721 in back?
Can you tell us the full setup? If Bilstein in front and/or rear, what perch number(s)?Yes and had about 15psi in the bags