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Old 01-06-2022, 05:50 PM #1
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2004 Rear Suspension Too Stiff
Need some help picking replacement REAR springs... current setup is a bit too stiff, but height is good.

Currently installed =OME 2895
(~ 2" lift, for 400lb of extra weight or less, 260lb spring rate)

I need help picking a replacement. I want it back to something that feels pretty stock, while maintaining the same 2" lift.

I don't carry a heavy load when off-roading or wheeling anymore.

I don't care which brand, as long as it works well and is good quality.

Thank you
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A lot of people go with the toytec rear springs to keep a 2” lift and softer ride. I don’t have experience with toytecs but I’m on the same ome 895s. They do break in a bit. They’re much less stiff nowadays or I just don’t notice. When I first installed them I definitely agree they felt too stiff.


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Shocks can play a roll in how stiff a vehicle feels. We swapped out just the rear shocks in a buddy's FJ from Icon to OME long travel and the rear felt noticeably stiffer.
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A lot of people go with the toytec rear springs to keep a 2” lift and softer ride. I don’t have experience with toytecs but I’m on the same ome 895s. They do break in a bit. They’re much less stiff nowadays or I just don’t notice. When I first installed them I definitely agree they felt too stiff.


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I've had them on the truck for like 4-5 years... I used to do a lot more off-roading with a heavy loadout, but have not done that for a couple years. Rear has always bucked over bumps when unloaded.

Thanks for the recommendation. Ill check that out.
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Shocks can play a roll in how stiff a vehicle feels. We swapped out just the rear shocks in a buddy's FJ from Icon to OME long travel and the rear felt noticeably stiffer.
Rears are Bilstein 5100. I gave this consideration as well, but I still think the springs are the primary source.

If that still doesn't get what what I want, ill revisit the shocks.
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