rear suspension recommendation for additional load

[Pucker5]

Hey so I had to put a s*** ton of sod in my 2003 lc the other day.( I'm a city boy so for those of you that keep your truck spotless you can imagine how anxious i was about all the dirt). Anyways, I noticed when everything was loaded the rear was compressed quite a bit and that's when I became concerned. I am about to install my sub stage in my back cargo area. I anticipate the weight including equipment and enclosure to be about 200-300 pounds.

My question - Could I replace the factory coils and use ome 2860's to offset this constant rear load increase. My shocks are Bilstein 4600's all around.

Thanks,

Bobby

 

[ETXLX450F]

If you're not going to be building too heavy, I'd opt for air bags.

I just installed some over the weekend

 

[Pucker5]

Cost

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Search for airbags limited to the 100 section, huge thread on them.

 

[ETXLX450F]

This is the kit I purchased. You'll want to take some measurements before you pull the trigger.

Air Lift 60927 1000 Universal Air Spring Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018O94ZK4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_eD7QTnWCR9sYj


Still cheaper than a new set of coils.

 

[RND1]

I had OME 865's installed and due to the higher spring rate gave me about 1.5" lift without any noticeable sag fully loaded with camping gear. Cranked T bars about 1" in front to improve the stance. Love the way it sits now.