Front springs after diesel swap, FT/FTE

[Mag71k5]

Hey all, finishing up my FTE swap, and the driver side front corner has really dropped down. Probably 1.5 inches lower than the passenger side.

Im currently on ironman springs with 1 inch spacers, I'd like to replace them.

Any recommendations from those out there who have done a similar swap?

Thanks.

 

[Skter505]

My HDJ81 with a factory FT, dual batteries and no bumper/winch sits right at 23" with dobinsons 146VT variable springs if that helps at all.

 

[Mag71k5]

My HDJ81 with a factory FT, dual batteries and no bumper/winch sits right at 23" with dobinsons 146VT variable springs if that helps at all.

This helps, gives me an idea and a frame of reference.

 

[TheBussman]

1hdt, single battery winch, coastal bumper/bar dobs C59-222V 22" I have a set of lightly used dobs constant rate springs i took off that was at 23.5 if your interested. they didn't have any lean side to side on my truck.

 

[Mag71k5]

Thanks, ill let you know, trying to workout where I want it to sit.

 

[ikarus]

Here's a few options. I don't have measurements, just how it looks.

97 HDJ81, 1HD-FT, no additional weight beyond an intercooler and aftermarket airbox. Dual group 27 batteries (stock setup)

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Front: Dobinsons C59-166 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with Stock front weight.
Stock bumper
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

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Front: Dobinsons C59-166 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with Stock front weight + 20mm coil spacer.
Stock bumper
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

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Front: Dobinsons C59-170 - Linear Rate - 3.0" with up to 220 lbs + 20mm coil spacer.
Stock bumper
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

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Front: Dobinsons C59-170 - Linear Rate - 3.0" with up to 220 lbs + 20mm coil spacer.
ARB Bumper. No winch
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

I'm pretty happy with this final setup as far as I can tell. No binding on articulation from the coil spacer. I may need to redo the setup once I add a winch and install my ARB drawers but we'll see.

 

[Mag71k5]

Here's a few options. I don't have measurements, just how it looks.

97 HDJ81, 1HD-FT, no additional weight beyond an intercooler and aftermarket airbox. Dual group 27 batteries (stock setup)

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Front: Dobinsons C59-166 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with Stock front weight.
Stock bumper
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

View attachment 4015004

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Front: Dobinsons C59-166 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with Stock front weight + 20mm coil spacer.
Stock bumper
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

View attachment 4015005

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Front: Dobinsons C59-170 - Linear Rate - 3.0" with up to 220 lbs + 20mm coil spacer.
Stock bumper
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

View attachment 4015001

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Front: Dobinsons C59-170 - Linear Rate - 3.0" with up to 220 lbs + 20mm coil spacer.
ARB Bumper. No winch
Rear: C59-167 - Linear Rate - 2.5" with up to 220LBS

View attachment 4015003

I'm pretty happy with this final setup as far as I can tell. No binding on articulation from the coil spacer. I may need to redo the setup once I add a winch and install my ARB drawers but we'll see.

I love the stance of your final setup, what size tires you running?

 

[ikarus]

Yeah I'm happy with how it turned out. 35x12.5r17 Toyo MTs. Wheels are KMC Mesa 17x9 et-12