650# to 700# spring?

Curious if anyone’s moved from 650# springs to 700#. I’m running a steel bumper, 9k lb winch, steel skids, and sliders on king 2.5 ex. travel. The ride has gotten pretty rough here lately, so I plan on having shocks rebuilt and tuned, and am entertaining swapping springs to the 700’s. Thoughts?

 

Yes, reduce pre load and ride smooths out

 

Couple of thoughts / comments that you are probably aware of, but tossing it out because many folks aren't.

The 50# of the spring increase speaks to taking 50# of more pressure for 1" of compression.

You mention having shocks rebuilt/tuned, be sure you know your final spring rate to give the shop who does that work for best results.

 

Thanks for the replies! I did buy this front suspension used, likely needing rebuilt, so I’m sure a rebuild would do wonders for dampening. I do drive this rig for long distances, so I’d like to have the most comfortable setup. Are the 700# springs noticeably stiffer while driving, and would this help with reducing body roll around corners?

 

Had Icon 650# springs with full armor n winch, then went with 700#. Alot less bouncy

 

12 or 14”?

 

Had Icon 13×650, replaced with Icon 14×700