Adding weight to the rear

Are you adding extra weight in the bed or just a bumper, are you lifted up front? If your planning on adding more weight to the bed I’d suggest a new leaf pack and just get it out the way.

Otherwise an AAL or 3leaf AAL with the stock overloads left in should be okay. I had a 3 leaf aal and started to sag and now have Icon RXT leaf pack. Really depends on what your doing with your truck.

No experience with air bags but reading in the forums people seem to like them.

 

Just put 200 more lbs of wheels in the bed (total about 450lbs with everything) went to the mall via some bumpy roads and railroad tracks, it may have dropped .5” in the back. Still higher than I want may raise the front .5”

 

* A BUMPER**
Nothing in the bed other then the oem Tonneau. Total weight of bumper alone is 171lbs
Plus the gas can mount 35lbs
Plus spare tire mounted to the bumper 80 ish lbs

 

You’ll want at least an AAL and better shocks all around which is cheap, I did everything for $350.

$100 AAL and (4) Bilstein 5100s for $250 during the eBay sale. Put everything on yourself.

The factory leaf springs are fine for on the road, they’re actually big and heavy as shit and when you AAL you’ll get more arch. They’re not the best for off-road, that’s why serious wheelers will change them out.

My setup is definitely stiff, but I’m 80% on pavement and I’m not rock crawling.

 

I have pro runners up front but that’s a good deal either way , I’ll look into that for sure. I definitely will need to search some how to’s. 4wp’s crazy asses want $500 just for installing the bumper. So time I learn. Anyway so there’s no more confusion, this monstrosity,

 

Im hoping I could mount it with out the swing out for now till I find/ buy the lift, and spare/ matching wheel and tire.

**Couldn’t mount without swingout**

 

That’s huge and no way you should pay anyone $500 to mount a bumper.

There’s plenty local people here that will install it for a 12pk of beer, seriously.

 

Unless you plan to lift the truck get Ride rite airbags.

 

Shit I’d double it with a 24 if I knew of someone who could do that here where I’m at

 

Just post in the local thread wherever you live, someone will help you out. Rear bumpers are easy, really like six bolts, maybe a few more with that monster you have.

Sell your old one on CL for $300 to offeset the cost.

 

I’ll probably end up getting a 24 pack for* myself with* the help of YouTube. search for a bunch of DIY‘s because the local group out here don’t come off as very helpful but Thanks for everyone’s input!

 

It’s easy, really you just need 10-19mm sockets and wrenches.

 

It’s on for the most part, now I just have to rewire everything and I should be good to go I’ve been at this since 11 am tho, I’m beat, and surprised to see It didn’t sag much if any at all but I am definitely gonna add the ride rites soon

 

Where are you from? No one was willing to help?

 

Las Vegas NV, and I got some help from my dad and my brother. Lifting in place that is*
It’s been a learning experience my only concern now is what to do with the un-used wires (males) that have no where to connect from my factory bumper that had all these sensors to this bumper that has no sensors.

 

I got some brand new ride rite airbags I decided not to use. About to list them for sale if you are interested.

 

Definitely am doing the lift ASAP once I saw it parked in my normal spot where it’s leveled lol it’s epic.

 

How much?

 

300 shipped? I paid 325 after scouring the internet for the lowest price.