So, long story short, I got a motorcycle hitch carrier and the rear sag is awful. I already have Bilsteins all around using stock coils. Fronts are set at .85 if that matters. The bike and the hitch carrier together check in close to 470lbs. If possible/prudent I would like to replace just the rear coils to compensate for the load. What would you gentlemen recommend? Thank you.
Please help me with new rear coils
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4Rager
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I'm not sure about stock height springs, but if you decide to lift with your 5100's you can always go with the OME or Icon 3" spring. The rear will obviously be higher when unloaded (think factory rake), but it should sit closer to level when loaded. I tow a boat fairly regularly, so I got the 3" OME springs to compensate.
3wbdriver
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Best bang for your buck. Using those you can return to no load standard when that rig isn't on there.
yotantexas
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Best advice.
barryhiram
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quick AG surfer
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I have Firestone coil right air bags. Have had them a year and they work really well for when you need to level the truck when loaded.
I installed them myself by just using a small saw to cut out the bump stops and then deflating the bag to slide them in the springs. I ran the air hose to the rear and have the two ends coming out right at the plate for the 7 pin trailer adapter.
I too had issues with the hose leaking on my first tow because I mounted the passenger air hose too close to the exhaust even though I thought it was mounted far enought away. Second try I reconnected the hose and used corrugated heat shield tube and haven't had an issue since. I would recommend using the corrugated heat shield tube on your first try to avoid what happened to me.
Good luck!!
I installed them myself by just using a small saw to cut out the bump stops and then deflating the bag to slide them in the springs. I ran the air hose to the rear and have the two ends coming out right at the plate for the 7 pin trailer adapter.
I too had issues with the hose leaking on my first tow because I mounted the passenger air hose too close to the exhaust even though I thought it was mounted far enought away. Second try I reconnected the hose and used corrugated heat shield tube and haven't had an issue since. I would recommend using the corrugated heat shield tube on your first try to avoid what happened to me.
Good luck!!
Thanks T4R members! After reading a bit, and watching some install videos, I ordered the Firestone coil rite kit. Got Columbus Day 20% off and free shipping from AutoAnything, total cost $83.72. I thought my problem was going to cost me way more than that, thanks again guys.
