Spring recommendation?

[CharlieS]

I have a 2016 200 that I had built up, but have been slowly returning to more of a stock configuration.

It currently sits on king 2.5 with Ome 2821 (I think) rear springs. When it was fully loaded it was about 2.5" lift. More now with less weight on board.

I have a set of low mileage takeoffs with new shocks that I am planning to install, with some firestone airbags for towing.

I have Trekboxx boxes installed and they're very heavy. I'm concerned they'll be too much static weight for the stock springs and the rear will sag.

Can anyone recommend a set of aftermarket rear springs that would sit at stock height with that extra weight, and ideally have a progressive spring rate similar to stock?

 

[Dixon Santana]

I’m a fan of the OME 2721. Good overall spring, progressive rate. Not extremely stiff unloaded.

 

[CharlieS]

Looking back at an old post, it looks like what I have now are the OME 2721. They're really tall.

Thread 'Tricks of the trade for removing lower rear shock from post?'

Nov 30, 2024

Any tips or tricks for removing the lower shock eye from the bottom post in the rear?

I'm throwing in my old OME 2721 springs to reduce ride height.

I got one side off easily, but can't get the other to budge.

I'm soaking in kroil, have tapped the steel flange with a ball peen, and used a plastic deadblow radially on the aluminum mount. I've pried, but am being careful to not damage the lower shock mount. It is soaking in Kroil now.

I used grease when I installed them, but corrosion always wins.

I'm avoiding flame unless absolutely necessary.

• CharlieS

 

[sdnative]

OME 2720 are the same as 2721 just a tad shorter. I was running them for a bit and really liked them.

 

[CharlieS]

Perfect, thank you!

 

[bloc]

Had 2720s with my Kings, they sound perfect for what you're doing.

 

[CharlieS]

Thanks!

 

[CharlieS]

From prior posts (yours, I think) the spring rates are the same but the 2720 is 20mm shorter.

 

[bloc]

From prior posts (yours, I think) the spring rates are the same but the 2720 is 20mm shorter.

That's how I remember it.

 

[CharlieS]

Thanks all. I'll go with the OME 2720 springs. I appreciate the advice.