Heavier rear springs

[lstamatis]

Are there heavier duty springs than the SLEE heavies? I need a little more spring to accommodate new gear.

 

[CORunner]

Here is the tread comparing different spring rates.

Ironman suspension - Rear Spring Question - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ironman-suspension-rear-spring-question.1232243/

 

[atnolan94]

Cruiser Outfitters

Here are the OME rates, I forget where slee heavies land, but as far as I know 2864 OME coils are about as heavy duty as they come.

 

[atnolan94]

Here is the tread comparing different spring rates.

Ironman suspension - Rear Spring Question - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/ironman-suspension-rear-spring-question.1232243/

Wow just reading this those IM springs get really stout, can't imagine having enough weight in a 100 to justify that!

 

[AlpineAccess]

@bgolf247 - how are your springs working out?

I have his old springs Slee Heavy's after he upgraded to heavier duty coils. I don't remember what the new springs he got were but they must be crazy stout as the heavies handle my rear drawers, rear bumper, and even my boat with 150-200 lbs of tongue weight with no sweat. The surprising part is how heavy my drivers side was, I ended up with a full inch of spacer on that side to get it to sit level with a full tank of gas and the spare on the swingarm.

I'd definitely use him as a resource on the springs though, as he has a hardshell RTT, bumpers, lots of gear, and I think his family goes on the trips, so probably a similar load out requirement.

 

[nikramos]

I just replaced my medium coils 860 to 863J. Happy with the results and should level out when
Loaded and towing my off road trailer

 

[guardcompany]

Slee Heavies are the same spring rate as OME 863, but OME 863s are 1'' taller. I had Slee Heavies but wanted more height in the rear so instead of running a spacer I moved to 863. I love them.

 

[bgolf247]

Ive got the 864s. Nice and stiff, but I wonder if 863s with airbags would be better.

 

[lstamatis]

Thanks everyone. Best place to buy the 864s?

 

[guardcompany]

Thanks everyone. Best place to buy the 864s?

ARB is heavily backordered right now. Start with sleeoffroad.com

 

[lstamatis]

Ran up to toytec lifts in Denver and they had two sets in stock. So, one left if anyone is in need.

 

[bgolf247]

Ran up to toytec lifts in Denver and they had two sets in stock. So, one left if anyone is in need.

Thats where I got mine.

 

[lstamatis]

So, I forgot that I upgraded to the 864s from the slee heavies a couple years ago. Just ordered a set of 868s. Hopefully that does the trick. She’s a heffer. I’ll post an update post-install.

 

[AlpineAccess]

So, I forgot that I upgraded to the 864s from the slee heavies a couple years ago. Just ordered a set of 868s. Hopefully that does the trick. She’s a heffer. I’ll post an update post-install.

How are you feeling for GVWR?

 

[lstamatis]

How are you feeling for GVWR?

Heavy

 

[Bomar]

I run 868 and like them other than your ass will be high...

I have rear bumper, goose gear plate and fridge and 40 gal tank. I also tow alot.

It rides and drives great.

 

[lstamatis]

I run 868 and like them other than your ass will be high...

I have rear bumper, goose gear plate and fridge and 40 gal tank. I also tow alot.

It rides and drives great.

Thanks, glad to hear that. We’ll see next week…

 

[lstamatis]

I run 868 and like them other than your ass will be high...

I have rear bumper, goose gear plate and fridge and 40 gal tank. I also tow alot.

It rides and drives great.

I have the aux tank as well. How much water do you carry? I feel like that is the straw on the camels back for me.

 

[Bomar]

In back of truck anywhere between 10 to 20 gallons in Secptor cans while towing 5k lbs.

You will be happy with the springs.

I finally put in @TRAIL TAILOR sway bar extensions and it was the perfect upgrade for me.

It is harder for kids to climb in now but they deal with it.