GEN 2 Help with Spring and Leaf Selection

[Dustan]

The deavers and icons also get rid of the 2” block. Deaver and icon are not just adding a leaf to some stock springs.

 

[amREADY]

Are you doing the 300 lbs AND the bike/gear on occasion for an additional 6-700 lbs? Or 700 lbs total once in a while.

I'm probably 200 all the time, 400 on most trips, 550 on long/remote trips.

I figure if I plan to split the difference I could support around 400 - 450 then if I tip over on some trip and have a little squat until I burn down water, fuel, and supplies, then I won't have a total pig for the 200 lb 'unloaded'.

 

[dixonk]

Are you doing the 300 lbs AND the bike/gear on occasion for an additional 6-700 lbs? Or 700 lbs total once in a while.

I'm probably 200 all the time, 400 on most trips, 550 on long/remote trips.

I figure if I plan to split the difference I could support around 400 - 450 then if I tip over on some trip and have a little squat until I burn down water, fuel, and supplies, then I won't have a total pig for the 200 lb 'unloaded'.

I am at 300-350 all the time on the truck. Traveling without the bike several times a year with over 100 extra. Picking up things around town a lot. Then maybe once a year take the bike to the west coast. For an additional 600lbs. But the bike is still debatable. Only way I can make the bike work is to get rid of the rolling cover. If I get rid of the rolling cover I have to find another solution for hauling 2 road bikes around as I cycle 3-4 times a week.


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[wweaver]

+4 and eibachs is what I did. Very happy with it up to 400 or so pounds In the bed. I had +3 on my 2018 and wanted a little more In rear the truck would still drag it ass when loaded down on two tracks crossing washes.

 

[dixonk]

+4 and eibachs is what I did. Very happy with it up to 400 or so pounds In the bed. I had +3 on my 2018 and wanted a little more In rear the truck would still drag it ass when loaded down on two tracks crossing washes.

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Are those HD or standard?


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[BIGDJE]

Are those HD or standard?


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4s only come in HD

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[amREADY]

+4 and eibachs is what I did. Very happy with it up to 400 or so pounds In the bed. I had +3 on my 2018 and wanted a little more In rear the truck would still drag it ass when loaded down on two tracks crossing washes.

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Looks great and good info, thx.

 

[GordoJay]

Please reach out to Alcan Spring for your customized leaf spring needs. Made in America with American steal! We can customize the spring to handle the extra weight capacity, additional lift and still give you a soft flexy ride.

There's a vendor account you can set up if you want to advertise ...

 

[wweaver]

Couple people asked. The +4 Deavers are the HD ones. You can’t go wrong with them, if you think they are to high you can add a shackle later as others mentioned.
Here is another shot of it loaded down on a hunting trip this fall. About 800 pounds of coolers and gear total Including the rack system. Basically gets it back to stock unloaded height more or less but loaded down.

 

[dixonk]

Ordered the +4HD Deavers, Eibach springs, and SVC Bumps with Fox 2.0. Springs and leafs appear to be 2 weeks out. Can’t wait. Hope I don’t need drop shackles with the weight I typically carry.