What have you done to your 200 Series this week? (42 Viewers)
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What PSI are you running in those KO2's? They look like they are pretty tight. Will the 275 70 18 ko2 fit in the spare tire location under the LC?
Markuson
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Right. But there are several in the "medium" range. 2720 (negative lift medium), 2721 (officially no lift medium), 2722 (officially .75" lift medium).
Do you know which you're putting on?
Also... Do you have anything heavy on the back? (Steel bumper/tire carrier, etc.)?
The reason I ask is because I'm about to install BP-51 setup. I've been in a bit of a quandary about which to use, as I don't presently have the bumper, drawers, etc...but will have them later. Ideally, I'd have installed them all at the same time and gone with heavier springs, but I couldn't afford to do it all at once like I did on my 100. So...I'll be curious how your rides and how high it sits in the back without a heavy bumper...and with whichever of the three medium springs you chose.
If you're not sure, the invoice from Slee should tell you.
I've been operating off of Slee's opinion...which is always a good bet...but I'm still curious.
Markuson
PS. Not asking for expertise... Just curious about what is going on yours, since it appears to also have nothing heavy in back. I'm particularly wondering how much loft you end up with in the rear with which spring. Thanks!
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I am putting on the 24's pretty soon with my ICON lift.
Markuson
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They do look tight. When Discount Tire installed my KO2's, they had them WAY HIGH at around 57psi(!). Way to hard and harsh. I'm running mine at about 40 and they feel just right.
Markuson
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Really?? Because that is not medium! That assumes very significant weight in back and is considered "heavy." According to my figures, those rear springs assume a constant load of 880 lbs and is HEAVIER than Slee's "heavy" kit spring.
Yes. That's right. I am putting drawers and a fridge in and eventually a Slee rear bumper. I also tow a trailer sometimes and tend to pack a lot of stuff. If it rides too harsh, I guess I'll switch them out. Springs are of course the cheapest part of the lift.
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Markuson
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Ah. It will be interesting to see how it rides with that spring during the time before you have those other mods.
My question is partly because there will likely be 6-12 months before I put the heavy stuff in back...so I've been hesitant about spring weight.
Markuson
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Curious about your mention of a Slee rear bumper.
See does not currently make a rear bumper for the 200. I do think he's seriously thinking about offering one...but not ready for market for some time yet. Did you mean an ARB bumper from Slee? Or...did you get an update on Slee's own bumper for the 200?
I had his bumper on my 100 and it was AWESOME. WAAAAY stronger than anything from ARB...so I've been really hoping he builds one for the 200. If he does...I'll be all over it.
I meant Slee. I have no idea when it'll come out and have no update. I have a Slee rear bumper on my 80. It's bullet proof. The ARB is nice looking but it's not what I want so I am patiently waiting.
Right. But there are several in the "medium" range. 2720 (negative lift medium), 2721 (officially no lift medium), 2722 (officially .75" lift medium).
Do you know which you're putting on?
Also... Do you have anything heavy on the back? (Steel bumper/tire carrier, etc.)?
The reason I ask is because I'm about to install BP-51 setup. I've been in a bit of a quandary about which to use, as I don't presently have the bumper, drawers, etc...but will have them later. Ideally, I'd have installed them all at the same time and gone with heavier springs, but I couldn't afford to do it all at once like I did on my 100. So...I'll be curious how your rides and how high it sits in the back without a heavy bumper...and with whichever of the three medium springs you chose.
If you're not sure, the invoice from Slee should tell you.
I've been operating off of Slee's opinion...which is always a good bet...but I'm still curious.
Markuson
PS. Not asking for expertise... Just curious about what is going on yours, since it appears to also have nothing heavy in back. I'm particularly wondering how much loft you end up with in the rear with which spring. Thanks!
I actually called the shop that is doing all the work for me and they by accident forgot to order the springs. So thanks for the heads up
Im just thinking to go with the ones in the middle because im not sure if I will ever install a rear bumper. I guess that would be the 2721? Is that what slee recommended to you?thanks
Blaine
I think it's the 2723's that you need. Constant 440lbs. .75" lift
Markuson
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I actually called the shop that is doing all the work for me and they by accident forgot to order the springs. So thanks for the heads up
thanks
Blaine
The 23's assume you have added a constant rear load of 440 pounds...and are included with Slee's "heavy" kit.
For the current state of my 200 (no rear bumper or drawers) Slee recommended the 2721...even if I add drawers soon. This surprised me...but after detailed discussion with Christo, I'm sticking with his 21 recommendation.
It will give about 1" lift in the rear (ARB's lift predictions always indicate less than they lift...the 21 says 0"...but Christo says about 1")...which should balance with around 3" lift in front with BP-51.
I think I might end up wishing I'd gone with the 22...but we'll see.
Markuson
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I've tried 2721 and 2720. HUGE difference over stock and great if you're not adding a bumper. Friend has 2722 and even without a bumper it's comfortable with his Radflos.
This is his truck. That's a lot of weight hanging way back there.
This is his truck. That's a lot of weight hanging way back there.
Markuson
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Ya, I think part of the thinking with the 21's is that it will balance better with the front. If you look at the photo, the rears are quite a bit higher than the fronts. Not a big deal...but I'm pretty sure that went into the recommendation of the 21. I might end up wishing for 22s...but as was mentioned before...it's not a huge deal to swap out springs later.
Markuson
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That would be great! I was going to ask which you put on yours, as I think you and I will end up with very similar trucks after my BP-51s are installed. If it's more than an inch, that will make me feel better about the 21's as I certainly expect to add weight.
Do you have comparison photos? Thanks!
Markuson
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So both upper photos are after the 21's are installed?
Bottom is stock?
If so...then I now understand why Christo talked me out of the 22's.
Those look great to me.Are those 285/70/r17's? If so...then you and I will LITERALLY have identical trucks...except that mine's on 08 and I didn't go black with my wheels.
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