@robertf you said the NTC8572 sag even with the 1" spacer when fully loaded to ~5900lbs, the majority of which is over the rear axle. During normal daily driving does the rear sit higher than the front on NRC4305?
Starting to wonder if the NTC3285 would be a better option for the rear, despite...
I have a few interior parts I'd be interested in as well, but am based in Texas. How are the front and middle carpet sections? Are the B pillar seat belt covers intact?
So this is definitely a possibility, but I'll have to source new springs for the front due to the required spring rate increase from my bumper and winch. However, those springs could definitely be a OEM version such as a HD D1 rear spring or a D110/D130 HD front. Those versions are significantly...
It's a common misconception that increased load carrying capacity requires additional suspension lift. Additionally, to combat coil fatigue I plan on utilizing upper rubber spring isolators (0.3" gain) and I have a pair of 1" spacers as a back up.
I recognize the OME kit is popular and it's...
Reading up on the Koni's.. did you end up using drop brackets due to the extra length?
And looks like I perfectly understand tapered progressive, progressive, and linear springs. No need to read the article (just kidding). That graph in the document you shared is exactly what I expected. I'm...
You are definitely near my anticipated max laden weight, with my bumper/winch and sliders I am probably +20% or so. Would you be willing to measure the unladen height from ground to center wheel well for the front and rear. I'd like to get a better idea of what kind of lift to expect.
Which...
How much stuff do you have in the back? The coil spring database shows that rear spring at 200 lbf/in and estimated at 330 lbf/in. Your experience suggests the spring is much softer than estimated.
Thanks for your input here. I certainly recognize a OME lift is the easiest option. I suppose trying for a no lift spring rate increase lift is mostly an exercise in trying something new.
Do you have any additional pictures of this truck? What was the "total" lift you experienced? And what tire size is it running?
The overall lift looks lower than the standard 2" from OME or TF.
For an OEM lift yes I suppose you are correct. Only problem is those springs are nearly 2 inches taller than the stock ones, suggesting they wouldn't truly meet the "no lift" portion of my suspension upgrade. Probably the best option for a OEM only lift though
Oh I'm definitely aware of your work to compile this stuff and I've squirreled away a lot of it! Remind me which shock pairing you went with? What is the advantage of the tapered progressive over the progressive version? My initial take is the tapered progressive spring rate increases with...
You think the medium duty OME rears will handle that weight when fully kitted?
Is there an alternate solution with a different brand of shocks which might perform better... or am I chasing such a slim performance improvement that it's irrelevant
That's interesting, although what I really want to accomplish is as minimal a lift as possible while upping the spring rate to deal with the increased constant load. A spring spacer will lift the truck and mitigate the laden sag (which is why I think you suggested it), but will not increase the...
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I want to source a high quality OEM+ spring/shock combination for a '96 D1 which sees offroad use, but requires extensive highway driving on trips. Think Camel Trophy truck ride height as a good approximation. The truck will carry a front ARB/winch combination (synthetic line), a rear...
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