2.5'' lift or Rear Slee Bumper for next mod?

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SanDiegoCruiser

SanDiegoCruiser

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What would you do next? I have a feeling most would do the 2.5'' OME lift and then put the bumper on after the lift..

However, the bumper gets my spare tire up from under and also allows for more clearance. Is it really that bad to put a 200lb bumper on stock shocks for a few months?

Anyone got photos of a Slee Bumper with dual swing outs on stock suspension?

SDCruiser
 
Slee Rear. Just get it out of the way. It is one of the last "costly" items on your to-do list. After rubbing on a Slee rear end every time you walk by your ride, you will have the "Radflo/King/Slee shock epiphany" and wonder why you ever even considered OME/Ironman in the 1st place.
 
So what is the difference between a Slee bumper and a couple of kids in the back with the third row seats in? I don't have the third row in. Other than the weight hanging off the end of the truck, I don't really see much difference.
 
I would figure out your realistic time frame for everything. Even with the Slee 2.5" medium lift and 30mm spacers, any type of load really made the back in sink.

For example, in this shot:
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I had the Slee medium kit with 30mm spacers, my fridge, recovery gear, and 10 gal of gas. The rear wheel was stuffing up into the wheel well and rubbing like crazy. It was just too soft even with a 2.5" lift. I dont see the OEM doing any better. I would personally do a lift first. The rear is nice, and I love my BOIR. but the lift got me going further and more technical then the bumper ever has. I cant remember if you still have the oem roof rack in storage or not ( I remember it isnt on), but I used to throw my spare on the roof when hitting trails. You could do the same easy. For me the final choice to get a rear bumper came after a long week and a half trip into Baja when I had to carry 10 gal of fuel inside the truck because I didnt have a rear bumper and the roof was loaded with surfboards and camping gear.
 
Wow, are those your 295's? I see your point. I may consider the lift - OME 865 springs, torson bars, slee diff drop and Radflo's for the shocks.
 
I had 865's when I had a front bumper and nothing hanging on the rear. It rode great.
When you put that rear bumper on upgrade to the slee springs. They are the best choice for springs out on the market. I have not been able to make them sag with the rear bumper plus 4k trailor tow.

Outstanding quality. You might just skip the 865 and go straight to slee springs instead:meh:
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SanDiegoCruiser said:
Wow, are those your 295's? I see your point. I may consider the lift - OME 865 springs, torson bars, slee diff drop and Radflo's for the shocks.
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Yeah, those are the 295's

jasonbraswell said:
I had 865's when I had a front bumper and nothing hanging on the rear. It rode great.
When you put that rear bumper on upgrade to the slee springs. They are the best choice for springs out on the market. I have not been able to make them sag with the rear bumper plus 4k trailor tow.

Outstanding quality. You might just skip the 865 and go straight to slee springs instead:meh:
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Some good advice here. Again though... know your realistic schedule. If you are serious about installing a rear bumper within a few months of upgrading the suspension, then go ahead with the stiffer spring. If realistically it might be a couple of years before the bumper, then do a softer spring like the 865 and then change it when the bumper comes in.

Heck, if you are serious about the bumper coming soon, I have a pair of OME 860's you could borrow until the bumper comes....

Wait... didnt you have some height concerns driving your truck to work and the parking garages? Did you work out something different so you can go crazy on the cruiser???
 
Mxndrnks said:
Wait... didnt you have some height concerns driving your truck to work and the parking garages? Did you work out something different so you can go crazy on the cruiser???
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Yep, but I have seen a couple of lifted 100's parked in certain spots in my work garage, so I think I am good. I won't be able to park in my house garage until I replace my garage door..
Also, time to remove that spoiler if I can figure out how to patch up the holes. Thanks for the offer on the springs... Maybe I could buy them from you?
 
A picture is worth 100 words right? Here is a comparison

Stock springs w/ 30mm spacers pre bumper (it sat level):
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Stock springs w/ 30mm spacers w/ bumper:
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863's:
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jgray said:
Lift first... Armor and other exterior accessories afterwards...
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That all depends on the time frame. Suspension should be configured for the weight on the truck. So normally we would recommend armor first, then when you are done, do the suspension. But again, depends on time gaps in between. If you do heavy suspension first, then wait 2 years to do armor, it is going to be as bad, if not worse than doing al the armor on a stock suspension.
 
Now: Neither.
Soon: Both.

How 'bout you take the time - the "couple months" to really sort out the suspension options based on the bumper/armor you're planning on. Then, having saved/collected the needed dough, do it all at the same time.
 
Reason I suggested rear Slee first is so that you don't spend a lot of time dialing in the ride post lift but pre-rear. If you get the rear bumper you can add the cost of just a set of springs and basically be done with the back with regards to ride height. Crank your OEM TBs a little and enjoy.

When you are ready for phase 2, add OME TBs, diff drop, shocks and larger tires. This is where you might start wanting to experiment with spacers, fender-well trimming, turn stops, reservoir placement, body lifts, etc.

The rear seems to have the least amount of issues with just a rear bumper and a set of springs so why not just knock that out and group all of the other items I mentioned into another project?
 
pfran42 said:
Reason I suggested rear Slee first is so that you don't spend a lot of time dialing in the ride post lift but pre-rear. If you get the rear bumper you can add the cost of just a set of springs and basically be done with the back with regards to ride height. Crank your OEM TBs a little and enjoy.

When you are ready for phase 2, add OME TBs, diff drop, shocks and larger tires. This is where you might start wanting to experiment with spacers, fender-well trimming, turn stops, reservoir placement, body lifts, etc.

The rear seems to have the least amount of issues with just a rear bumper and a set of springs so why not just knock that out and group all of the other items I mentioned into another project?
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So you are saying I will be OK with just purchasing some springs and keeping the existing shocks etc and cranking my t-bars?... with a Slee rear bumper

That's something I did not consider. That may hold me over until I can do the suspension right.
 
I'd do the bumper first, then the suspension ... in fact, that is what I have done. I have Slee front and rear bumpers (no swing aways yet) on stock suspension on my '06. I have cranked the tbars for the weight I added on the front and still have a bit more to do to get a little more rake out of it. It drievs good, but I do notice the weight on the front.

I have a Slee heavy lift waiting to be installed when I have time ....

I have had enough folks come close to rear ending me at a couple of stops on my way to work that I wanted armor first ....
 
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