First some background. On my 3rd set of Slee springs. They are fantastic for what they are engineered to do. Here in Alaska where freight doubles the cost of anything, and not much in the way of supporting vendors. Slee’s turn-key kits are perfect and deliver amazing handling. My first builds were right down the middle. The obligatory ARB front bumper, double swing outs in the rear, winch loaded with steel cable, spare hanging on the back, sliders....
After considerable research decided to do a light “arctic truck” style build this time. This approach tries to go as light as possible, a floater.
The Aluminum LS & 6 speed swap, shaved several hundred pounds from stock. (The future holds a winch loaded with syn rope, & modest tube bumper protection). Removing the 2nd & 3rd row seats will maybe drop another 100 lbs? On the other hand I often hit the trail with almost 50 gallons of fuel, and when hunting need to bring back several hundred additional pounds.
Currently have a 2” body lift & 4” Slee springs, and it sits about where I want it. However it drives like I’m sitting on top of springs engineered for significantly more weight. (34C says she needs a sports bra to drive over a garden hose!). However, going to lighter springs may sit lower, and require more lift.
Perusing threads on the subject, it looks like Dobson can help me with selecting springs engineered for a more custom application.
Any other recommendations for engineering help ?
I don't know the answer, but lost some beer out the nose on "(34C says she needs a sports bra to drive over a garden hose!)"
