OME 2863 VS 2864

[bdobyns]

I am in a similar situation. I currently have 860's and I am noticing some sag. Add the weight of the front bumper, winch, skid plates, rockers, rear bumper w/spare on swing out, up to three jerry cans on swing out, roof rack and drawers, then add in 3-4 adults and all the other crap, I am thinking that the 860's just aren't enough, and I can tell when I hear a crunch sound on the trail. Since most of the items stay on the truck, I am thinking that 864's are the way to go. Looks like a fairly easy job, any suggestions?

 

[Hulsty]

Thanks man -

2863J might be worth a look

Put 2863J in my last night, gave me 35mm lift over the 2863's they replaced. Exactly what I wanted.

 

[Tanner H]

, I am thinking that 864's are the way to go. Looks like a fairly easy job, any suggestions?

Ive swapped my springs quite a few times over the years and can get it down to about 40 minutes from loosening the lug nuts to popping the center caps back on. I'm also in Corona if you need an extra hand.

 

[bdobyns]

Ive swapped my springs quite a few times over the years and can get it down to about 40 minutes from loosening the lug nuts to popping the center caps back on. I'm also in Corona if you need an extra hand.

Thanks for the offer, took about that. Live on an uphill street show it slopes to a corner which was a bit tricky. While the wheels were off, painted the calibers and rotors, look nice now. Also sprayed the wheel well with some black rubberized under coat. Have a pair of 8260s if anyone is interested.

 

[SoCal_80]

Reviving an older thread with questions and looking for some advise. I have an 06 with Ironman TBs adjusted to 21.5in up front. Currently running 864s in the rear. I have a constant load of : ARB front bumper with winch, roof rack, drawers Loaded with recovery gear, fridge, dog crate, Slee rear bumper, spare tire and hilift. This load doesn’t change. I also tow a teardrop several times per a year. Since the setup the ride has always felt harsh. After reading more it appears my TBs are torqued as far as they can go and that is/probably is leading to the harsh ride, correct ? So if i lower the front .5in will that make a big diff or do i need to go lower? Also, are 864’s in the rear too much? Thinking about trying 863s. I am also running 285/75/18s on Methods so if i lower the front i will need to do the pinch weld mod as i know it will begin to rub. Thoughts and advise would be appreciated!

 

[SoCal_80]

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[SoCal_80]

Bump and still looking for suggestions. Thx guys.

 

[gregnash]

The harsh ride comes from a lot of things. Could be part due to the tires you are running but yes, likely the torqued out bars with lighter duty springs in the rear are causing things to feel that way.

 

[SoCal_80]

The rears are 864’s. So as stiff as they come but the rear feels ok as the truck is always typically heavily loaded. The front is just super harsh. Thinking I should lower the front atleast a half inch and wondering then if the 864s will be way too tall.

 

[David*BJ70]

I have progressive 2866 springs with Alucab RTT, awning, drawers, fridge and expedition gears. Because of the weight, the 3 short twists of my 2866 springs were joined. No travel on this section of the spring. The effectiveness of my springs relied on the more widely spaced twists of the coils. I also have a 30mm spacer.

I need stronger spring but not a higher lift. I’m OK with my 22 inch hub/fender.


My rig actually weight 7500 where almost 3800 is on the rear axle.

Should I go with the 2864 or with the 2863 and reused the spacer if needed. Will the ride gonna be to ''soft'' with the 2863 as it can be to ''harsh'' with the 2864.

Will the weigh lower the height of the 2863 to almost 22 hub/fender.

My rig is almost always loaded.