Which springs to go with?

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I've got a SWB Prado 120. Installed Fox 2.0 Factory rear struts that allows for up-to 3" lift. For the spring I installed the OME spring. Two questions to the experts:
1. When the axle is fully articulated the springs drop from their places (the SWB doesnt have the hollow rubber cone that holds the spring in place). Does it mean I need a longer spring do to the shock being longer? I dont want a higher lift than 2". How to choose the correct spring in this case (long enough not to drop out, soft enough to give 2" lift)?
2. I think the fox strut in the closed position is longer than the OEM strut. Does it mean I need to put spacer on the bump stops to avoid the strut bottoming out ?Where do I get such spacers?

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1. Depending how much longer the springs needs to be, you can add the conical bumpstops to add 8-10mm extension, or get longer springs with slightly lower spring rate.

2. https://www.pradopoint.com.au/forum/...top-extensions

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So the OME I got inplace is 2895e which means they are the same length as stock (375mm). I tried measuring how much more length do I need and it looks like around 25-30mm). If I get the conical bumpstop is there a way to have it attached to the chassis and serve as a spring guide? This way even if the spring move ot a bit it will slide back to place on the cone...

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Dobonsons C59-325 would be an alternative. It is 30mm longer and lower spring rate.
You probably need to glue the cone in place. The cones and springs are roughly similar in price.

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Got the cones from someone. Still paid but not that much. Tried putting them in. Gluing wouldn't hold it. Tried to bolt it in (there is a hole for that in the chassis) but didnt manage to do it as I dont have a long enough of a wrench... Tomorrow will visit a friend who managed to do it....
In parallel will be looking into getting a pair of Toytecs or Metaltech coils....