I’ve had a Dobinsons lift sitting in my storage closet for months now. I’m not sure it’s right for what I need. I’m trying to avoid turning my truck into a stink bug when not towing if possible
I’ve got a front bumper and winch with the OEM spring spacer - nothing added to the rear yet. Not really sure what I’m gonna do - probably a bumper at some point and maybe a long range tank. But who knows when or if I’ll ever get around to those.
I do tow a trailer that weighs 1900lbs loaded. I also add about 100lbs of gear to the rear of the truck. I can feel the current stock setup bottom out every now and then when towing.
Here’s what I have:
SPC UCAs
Front shocks and springs - springs are rated at 2” lift (170-220lb load)
Rear shocks and springs rated at 2” lift (220-440lb load)
It’s the rear that I’m struggling with. I think these springs are going to be too stiff for my current setup and the rear will be way too tall unloaded. Most of the lifts I see seem to be rated for something like 2” up front and only .75-1” rear. I’m thinking maybe I should do a different rear spring and add air bags? I want it to sit as level as possible when not loaded.
Anyhow...I may be over thinking this and having a bit of analysis paralysis. Maybe I need to just install the airbags in the OEM springs and call it a day.
I’ve got a front bumper and winch with the OEM spring spacer - nothing added to the rear yet. Not really sure what I’m gonna do - probably a bumper at some point and maybe a long range tank. But who knows when or if I’ll ever get around to those.
I do tow a trailer that weighs 1900lbs loaded. I also add about 100lbs of gear to the rear of the truck. I can feel the current stock setup bottom out every now and then when towing.
Here’s what I have:
SPC UCAs
Front shocks and springs - springs are rated at 2” lift (170-220lb load)
Rear shocks and springs rated at 2” lift (220-440lb load)
It’s the rear that I’m struggling with. I think these springs are going to be too stiff for my current setup and the rear will be way too tall unloaded. Most of the lifts I see seem to be rated for something like 2” up front and only .75-1” rear. I’m thinking maybe I should do a different rear spring and add air bags? I want it to sit as level as possible when not loaded.
Anyhow...I may be over thinking this and having a bit of analysis paralysis. Maybe I need to just install the airbags in the OEM springs and call it a day.
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