I have read a TON of the prior threads regarding upgrading rear springs and suspension following modification over initial OEM weights which have left me cross eyed and head spinning.
Current weight with half a tank of gas:
Front axle - 3260 lbs (#)
Rear axle - 3180#
I will be adding approximately 400# to the rear axle in the near term. This is without a rear bumper/swing outs that will be added in the future. I have seen the threads where @Taco2Cruiser recommended OME 2725 vs the other lighter duty ones IIRC. BP-51's seem popular, but I would rather not spend a lot of time dialing in the front struts to be just right. I like the idea of the Bilsteins (5160s?), but don't know if their 400# springs are heavy enough for my application.
My question for the mud hive mind is this: I like the OEM ride, and would rather not have to rebuild shocks every 20-50k, etc. Is there a suspension setup with springs, etc that would lend itself to working well with both the 400# immediate weight gain AND the future bumper/swing out? I have pics to follow to show current sag with OEM suspension and soon to be daily weight.
Current weight with half a tank of gas:
Front axle - 3260 lbs (#)
Rear axle - 3180#
I will be adding approximately 400# to the rear axle in the near term. This is without a rear bumper/swing outs that will be added in the future. I have seen the threads where @Taco2Cruiser recommended OME 2725 vs the other lighter duty ones IIRC. BP-51's seem popular, but I would rather not spend a lot of time dialing in the front struts to be just right. I like the idea of the Bilsteins (5160s?), but don't know if their 400# springs are heavy enough for my application.
My question for the mud hive mind is this: I like the OEM ride, and would rather not have to rebuild shocks every 20-50k, etc. Is there a suspension setup with springs, etc that would lend itself to working well with both the 400# immediate weight gain AND the future bumper/swing out? I have pics to follow to show current sag with OEM suspension and soon to be daily weight.