Hi all,
I've read loads of suspension recommendation threads and picked up lots of good info. If I was going for a standard 50mm lift it would be easy but my circumstances are a bit different to most people. I'm very height restricted - any more than a 30-40mm lift and it won't fit in my garage (and that includes getting a new garage door ). I also never tow.
I have a bar, winch, dual batteries and 4mm bash plate up front. The rear is almost always unloaded except for camping trips when it's packed with gear. The front is currently sitting at 740, so sagging by ~20mm. The rear sits at 790 unloaded, loaded I haven't measured but I'm guessing it drops by ~20mm as well, maybe a little more.
I'm looking at a lift for two reasons:
1. To help maintain clearance when loaded for camping. I feel like even a moderate lift will help with bottoming out on the tracks, especially if it doesn't sag.
2. To improve handling. With OEM suspension it drives like a boat. When we're not camping it's my wife's daily driver, so it needs to stay reasonably comfortable, but a firmer ride than standard will be fine.
I'm leaning towards constant load springs for the front to handle all the gear, and maybe medium for the back to minimise sag when loaded but retain a bit of comfort.
Any thoughts on shock/spring combos that could work?
Cheers
I've read loads of suspension recommendation threads and picked up lots of good info. If I was going for a standard 50mm lift it would be easy but my circumstances are a bit different to most people. I'm very height restricted - any more than a 30-40mm lift and it won't fit in my garage (and that includes getting a new garage door ). I also never tow.
I have a bar, winch, dual batteries and 4mm bash plate up front. The rear is almost always unloaded except for camping trips when it's packed with gear. The front is currently sitting at 740, so sagging by ~20mm. The rear sits at 790 unloaded, loaded I haven't measured but I'm guessing it drops by ~20mm as well, maybe a little more.
I'm looking at a lift for two reasons:
1. To help maintain clearance when loaded for camping. I feel like even a moderate lift will help with bottoming out on the tracks, especially if it doesn't sag.
2. To improve handling. With OEM suspension it drives like a boat. When we're not camping it's my wife's daily driver, so it needs to stay reasonably comfortable, but a firmer ride than standard will be fine.
I'm leaning towards constant load springs for the front to handle all the gear, and maybe medium for the back to minimise sag when loaded but retain a bit of comfort.
Any thoughts on shock/spring combos that could work?
Cheers
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