Front Spring setup for weight.

[sparkyy192]

Sorry for another one of these threads, but I couldn't find the answers I was looking for.

Goal : I am looking for 2 inch lift all around.

Current setup

Front :
Bilstein 6112 with the springs it ships with (initially set to 2" with the clips but is now less).
RCI skids
Dual Battery
Full length front steel bumper
Adding : winch, sliders

Rear:
Fox 2.0 IFP shocks
Dobinsons C59-327 (getting just over 2 inches of lift)
Custom dual drawers with stuff in em
Cargo box on roof rack
Compressor
Adding : Steel bumper

So I think I'm probably set for the rear with this setup but the front is throwing me for a loop.

I am confused about what spring rate to get 500s or 700s from dobinsons? or 600/650 from somewhere else? And what clip setting to set on my 6112s.
I think the best thing for shock life is to set the clips at the "lowest setting" (does that mean clip #1 and 2?) - and if I do that, what length coils do I need for a 2 inch lift with all that weight on the front? And what spring rate?

So bamboozled right now!

 

[Lexington]

I have a TRD Pro that came with a 2 inch lift. I replaced the front bumper with a Shrockwork bumper. It weighs about a 130lb with the winch. I left the 5100 Bilstein rear shocks as is and replaced the front shocks and spring with a Bilstein 6112 set. The spring was rated 650lb. I was very happy how it turned out. It came out straight and leveled.

 

[sparkyy192]

What clips are your 6112 set to and how is the ride offroad?

I have a TRD Pro that came with a 2 inch lift. I replaced the front bumper with a Shrockwork bumper. It weighs about a 130lb with the winch. I left the 5100 Bilstein rear shocks as is and replaced the front shocks and spring with a Bilstein 6112 set. The spring was rated 650lb. I was very happy how it turned out. It came out straight and leveled.

 

[Lexington]

What clips are your 6112 set to and how is the ride offroad?

Right tire is on the bottom. Left tire is 5 up from the bottom but it is level. I was told that the engine is heavier on the left side. So the rings are set higher on the left to compensate.

There is a breaking period so the front may ride a inch or so higher for a little while.

The ride is interesting. It’s on the firm side. It handles more like a sports car than a SUV. You feel the small bumps but bigger ones are much softer. I can fly over large humps and the landing is smooth with little nose dive. Overall I’m happy with the ride. If it was a little softer for the daily driving it would be perfect.