Suspension Advice.. Yes, Another One of These.

So here's the deal; I can't figure out what I want.

Background: I'm an avid off-roader (mainly enduro, but will get into some high-speed stuff and perhaps rock crawling in the Taco if I'm feeling frisky) and I'm looking for something that will ride a little better than these planks called shocks.

I've been looking at going for full 2.5's all around, keeping the stock UCA and getting a new leaf pack. OR - I can go 2.0's all around and not do anything else.. Would going the full 2.0's really do anything? I need to be able to haul 2 bikes + some gear. So around 500 lbs. in the bed. From what I understand, the deaver j66 is meant for no extra load but sounds like something i'd like to get with the 2.5's.

I'm also not looking to lift it much, if any. Seems like the non-remote Fox 2.5 coils and remote 2.5 rears with the deavers is what I want to do.

 

Dang.. I'm a noob here. Didn't see the suspension forum. Who can move this?

 

I really like the way mine turned out w/OME shocks/spring. and Dakar Medium load rear spring. I got a solid 2.5" -2.75 all around. The ride is so much firmer/damper and planted on rough and unimproved roads/ also, at a good clip it really soaks up the washboard.

I have had it on the Kokopelli trail around rose garden hill, where crawling was necessary. wheel placement critical area. plenty of clearance...

i'm still wearing my original tires, but will go up in size another inch.

 

Call Marie @HeadStrong Off-Road

Your request is quite reasonable (and doable) compared to many we see here.

And I like the fact that you're not just lifting for looks!

 

Billstein 6112 and 5160. 938 bucks from Race Consulting Agency

 

Thats's a good start.