Suggestions for new springs after adding Snugtop?

I have a 2015 DCSB, and my Snugtop Super Sport with reinforced roof (Sportsman's package) is inbound in a couple more weeks. I'll also be adding a medium-sized tool chest to the front of the bed, and regularly hauling a couple hundred pounds of "essential" gear.

Questions;

1. Can I assume my rear end will squat a bit with this planned added weight?
2. If so, what spring package will give me a 1.0" to 1.5" lift over stock height despite this planned added weight?
3. Should I consider a carrier bearing drop? I have no vibration whatsoever right now.

I plan to give my front end a 2" lift in the near future, but would like to maintain the factory rack. I'm reading that +1.0" to 1.5" in the rear will achieve this.

Any feedback would be appreciated

Thank you

 

its gonna drop. If u get the icon aal then maybe you can preserve the stock pack and still use factory shocks. Either that or lift the front with bilstein 6112 asap and just get dakar springs and extended shocks bilstein 5165 for a 2 inch lift. These are your best options coming from a cap owner. Im getting icon aal and i have 5100 eventually it will be spring under axle with more travel cause these caps really bottom you out in the desert with stock springs

Btw you can set the 6112 for about 1.5 inches lift in the front on the second setting, i have mine on 3 and i get 2.25. Setting one is about an inch.

 

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