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My new to me 2003 LC has some reverse rake and I'd like to correct this for when I head out camping and load it up with more gear. I have most recently come from the AHC world and haven't dealt with conventional spring setups since my 80 back in the day.
The current setup:
- Icon shocks
- Factory torsion bars - 21.5" hub to fender (I believe these are lifted)
- OEM rear springs - 20.5" hub to fender with the current weight on board.
My current added weight:
- 150lb drawer and fridge slide setup in the back (these stay in the car year round)
My future expected weight:
- 150lb roof tent that I run for half the year
- I'd estimate an additional 30-50 lbs of gear in the back when I actually go camping
- I think I'll also be adding a tow hitch which the vehicle does not have at the moment - probably another 50ish lbs
As you can see I'm 1" lower in the back than the front. No good. My questions:
1) with a 21.5" hub to fender measurement in the front, can someone confirm this is higher than stock? It definitely sits higher than my LX in normal mode.
2) What would be the ideal spring for this application? I want to get some rear springs that will net me a slightly higher ride in the back than the front. I guess if I'm running 21.5" in the front I probably want 22.5" in the back with my everyday drawer weight?
The two options that seem most logical are the OME 2860 (2" lift, medium load) and the OME 2865 (1.5" lift, medium load). I'm assuming that with no rear aftermarket bumper the heavy load options will be overkill for my applications. I'm leaning towards the 2860 but worried the butt will be in the air when it's unloaded. I know there are also progressive rate springs and newer spring brands that I'm not as familiar with.
Any help would be greatly appreciated (or pics / measurements from other members)
Here's a pic of how it sits now:
My new to me 2003 LC has some reverse rake and I'd like to correct this for when I head out camping and load it up with more gear. I have most recently come from the AHC world and haven't dealt with conventional spring setups since my 80 back in the day.
The current setup:
- Icon shocks
- Factory torsion bars - 21.5" hub to fender (I believe these are lifted)
- OEM rear springs - 20.5" hub to fender with the current weight on board.
My current added weight:
- 150lb drawer and fridge slide setup in the back (these stay in the car year round)
My future expected weight:
- 150lb roof tent that I run for half the year
- I'd estimate an additional 30-50 lbs of gear in the back when I actually go camping
- I think I'll also be adding a tow hitch which the vehicle does not have at the moment - probably another 50ish lbs
As you can see I'm 1" lower in the back than the front. No good. My questions:
1) with a 21.5" hub to fender measurement in the front, can someone confirm this is higher than stock? It definitely sits higher than my LX in normal mode.
2) What would be the ideal spring for this application? I want to get some rear springs that will net me a slightly higher ride in the back than the front. I guess if I'm running 21.5" in the front I probably want 22.5" in the back with my everyday drawer weight?
The two options that seem most logical are the OME 2860 (2" lift, medium load) and the OME 2865 (1.5" lift, medium load). I'm assuming that with no rear aftermarket bumper the heavy load options will be overkill for my applications. I'm leaning towards the 2860 but worried the butt will be in the air when it's unloaded. I know there are also progressive rate springs and newer spring brands that I'm not as familiar with.
Any help would be greatly appreciated (or pics / measurements from other members)
Here's a pic of how it sits now: