Rear Spring Setups for Heavy Loads

[LifestyleOverland]

For those of you with a heavy rear... what springs are you running?

I've been through 20 or so threads that mention a handful of setups but I thought it would be interesting to see everyone's configurations in one spot.

I'd be interested to know the following:

Spring Make/Model
Estimated Weight of Gear/Mods Unloaded
Estimated Weight of Gear/Mods Loaded
Ride Height Over Stock Unloaded
Ride Height Over Stock Loaded
And most importantly; are you happy with the performance/ride?

I'm in the process of determining what springs to go with after my SSO rear bumper install. I'm currently running the 3" Icons but they are already having a hard time handling my gear and Turtleback trailer. Another 250 lbs is going to require some help.

My current stats are:

Spring Make/Model: Icon 3" "Overland" Edition
Estimated Weight of Gear/Mods Unloaded: 315 lbs
Estimated Weight of Gear/Mods Loaded: 475 lbs
Projected Weight (Post SSO Bumper) of Gear/Mods Loaded: 750 lbs
Ride Height Over Stock Unloaded: 2.75"
Ride Height Over Stock Loaded: 1.75" - 2.00" (Approx)

Thanks!

 

[rigtec]

"...For those of you with a heavy rear... what springs are you running?"

This may be the best help you'll find here on this subject thanks to [MENTION=65614]Antman[/MENTION]: http://www.toyota-4runner.org/5th-gen-t4rs/92013-antmans-thread.html#post806239 Just scroll down to the lower end to get to the rear spring section.

Cheers

 

[Cymon]

For those of you with a heavy rear... what springs are you running?


Thanks!

Sorry, couldn't help myself!

 

[twoburgers]

AirLift 1000 bags???

Not sure if you are talking having a heavy person in the truck, or having weight on the hitch. If your weight issue is only part time, you could consider air lift bags that fit inside the springs. I tow a boat above the max, and by adding 25 lbs of air to each bag, the truck levels out and rides well given all the weight on the hitch.

 

[Jeremy556]

I'm using the Icon overland springs. My curb weight is 6300lbs - full armor, sliders, bumpers, swing out, fridge, etc. The springs handle the weight just fine, the shocks on the other hand, will be revalved in the next few weeks.

 

[Jono.ful]

Sorry, couldn't help myself!

only if she's 5'3

 

[Titanpat57]

I'd do the heavy OME's with Airlift 1000 bags for towing.