Need advice fox 2.5

2009 DCSB
Guys I’m new to the whole
Suspension thing I’m just trying to figure this out and could use some advice. I’ve got a plate bumper and winch and below are the pics of where the front is set at. Should there be more shock shaft showing? That’s how much I had to preload springs to get front level with rear. Is that too much? I see other people’s setups and definitely see more of the shock shaft showing.

 

What lb springs are those?

 

Wow either you preloaded it too much somehow or thats a short spring.

 

What he said^^^^

 

I am not sure because I bought them used but I think it’s a king 600lb

 

You need at least a 650lb, but more than likely a 700lb spring with all that weight.

 

Dang it.

 

Meh, They are only about a 100 bucks, guys are Getting rid of them all the time. Check the market place 2nd and 3rd gen forums.

 

I live in Tempe AZ. Any recommendations for a
Shop or should I just do it myself....

 

Needs more spring rate. I think @hellppy has a pair of 650# Icons available still.

 

If you can remove the coilovers from the truck, you can take em to a shop and have them swapped. 650lbs you could do with some rental spring compressors but even that’s pushing it, 700lbs pay someone. That’s too much force to play with.

 

A shop should swap the springs with a hydraulic press. The DIY are scary to say the least.

 

I don’t think 13” 650lbs would be the right choice for him.

 

Nope he needs a 14 inch 700lb

 

If you take them to a shop, I'd have your nitrogen pressure and oil level checked also. Definitely time for heavier coils though. That's gotta ride like a tank.

 

All you guys here at TW have been super good to me. Thank you. Like I said just new and trying to learn. I will take the advice. Sounds like 14” 700lb?

 

King, eibach and icon all sell 700lb 14” springs. PAC racing also has an option but now as well known here. They pop up in the classifieds from time to time as well.

 

Your shock is completely compressed. It is the wrong setup for sure. There is no room for any down travel whatsoever. Shock length and coil is wrong.

 

Ok help me out on this. Guy I
Bought them from had exact same truck as me and worked amazing for him he just didn’t have plate bumper or winch.

 

That's why..... he didn't have 200 extra pounds up front