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For constant 350 lb bed load - what's best?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Stig, Jan 14, 2020.

  1. Jan 14, 2020 at 10:17 AM
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    I have a constant minimum load of 300 lbs (cap, fridge, random supplies) but is more like 340 lbs daily.

    And another 50 to 100 lbs occasionally.

    On stock suspension now. Rear is sagging some but haven't measured yet. Will eventually upgrade my shocks but don't plan to lift the front more than 2" and want to keep some rake.

    Offroad consists of just fire roads and that's less than 1%. Mainly want a decent ride, at least no worse than OEM. Lots of pot holes and I don't like to slow down for railroad tracks.

    I was thinking to go with new leafs for my constant added weight but reading some posts here makes me think just a shackle is better. Sounds like messing with leaf packs is a rabbit hole I don't have time for.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. Jan 14, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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    5100 and Firestone air bags for height and load adjustment is what I have. I up the pressure to add 1" rake .
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    I swapped my 2010 leafs w/ (nearly new) 2018 Sport take-offs. Not too bad of a job at all, gained 3/4” and it cost $150.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2020 at 11:07 AM
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    aftermarket leaf pack tailored for your load. Deaver U748 for example. You will gain height and cushion as well.
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2020 at 11:48 AM
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    ADD Stealth Front Bumper w/Winch, 35" KO2s, OME BP51 Suspension, Decked Drawers, ExpeditionOne Dual Swing Rear bumper, Firestone Airbags, Thule Adjustable height bed rack, Roofnest Sandpiper.
    I have about 500LBS or more of added weight in the back (long story) but even with the OME BP51 Suspension kit that came with Heavier duty springs it was still Sagging:
    I added the Firsestone Air Ride system that is on the fly adjustable with a bluetooth controller so I can still airdown for rock crawling and it has been amazing.

    I have heard from several other that the Ad-a-leaf kits can work very well as well if you have a pretty consistent amount of weight.
     
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