560lb over stock, and my ride is still too stiff... how much softer should I go?

[ThatOneT4R]

I have 891s with the firm OME shocks in the rear and its ridiculously rough. I think I'll be ordering some long 5100s from wheelers soon and hopefully that'll help quite a bit.

I got 2.6" over stock lift in the rear and it doesn't sag much at all when loaded with a few hundred lbs.

Rough how? I just got my 883/891 under stock weight with the 5100's tundra front and 4r rears. Im bouncing down the road. I need to figure put a way to minimize the bouncing around. i have plans on adding armored bumpers and sliders and swingarm spare tire but thats in the future. what temporary solutions do you guys have for me ?

 

[Cree]

Rough how? I just got my 883/891 under stock weight with the 5100's tundra front and 4r rears. Im bouncing down the road. I need to figure put a way to minimize the bouncing around. i have plans on adding armored bumpers and sliders and swingarm spare tire but thats in the future. what temporary solutions do you guys have for me ?

Well add some eight to the rear and that'll settle it down

 

[Lindenwood]

883s are the same length as 881s, but they have a 590lb/in spring rate (instead of 500) so they are definitely on the stiffer end.

That said, indeed, more weight is about the only thing beyond swapping stuff out.

 

[Lindenwood]

Still extremely happy with the swap. I have nothing scientific to support it, but I swear the more supple suspension has noticably improved my traction over uneven obstables by keeping the tires more evenly planted on the ground (very obvious with open diffs F/R). I have even had folks lately remark how my oddly flexy my suspension seems even over what feel like only moderate undulations.



Of course, on the flip side, between the ~1.5" lower height and softer front end, my front skid plate definitely has a few more hefty dings :heh: . Of course, nothing a hammer and ny trusty welder won't fix!