Minimal Build Suspension Setup

I've got a 2019 TRD OR that I'm looking to do a minimal build on so as to have a very capable vehicle for camping and access to climbing without adding a ton of weight to the whole thing. I'm pretty set on Bilstein 6112 / 5160 combo and am more curious as to narrowing down the spring selection for the front and the rear.

The rear is getting a Go Fast Camper (~250lbs) that will be on all the time, and occasionally loaded with another 300-400lbs of gear during trips but otherwise driven daily as empty as I can get it for efficiency. I do not plan on doing a HD bumper at this time. The front is going to likely get a hybrid bumper (like a C4 Hybrid) but nothing extravagant. Again, trying to keep this thing minimal.

For the fronts I need assistance deciding between the 600 and 650lb springs. For the rear I really like the idea of the Deaver setup because all in all it sounds like a lot of people end up trying different things only to end up with Deavers in the end and I'd like to expedite that process for myself. I think I more so need some clarification as to which spring spec to go with on those.

Thoughts?

 

Rear leaf springs by deaver for the win. Make sure you really have down how much you want to carry most of the time. Ok to lean on the lighter side since stiffer rear leaf springs can be a pain in the butt when riding unloaded. My deavers sag a bit when fully loaded (overloaded) but the ride is great when empty and way better than stock when fully loaded. Hope that helps. @HeadStrong Off-Road helped me sort out the custom leaf pack situation.

 

I have been thinking going with the Stage II until I get some opinions from others. Having the GFC on @ 250-300lbs all the time, that weight will always be there. My thinking is step up to the Stage II as they're rated for 400-600lbs constant load and that's an occasional situation but not terribly far from where it'll be on a daily basis. Eventually this will become a garage queen camping rig and I only see it getting loaded heavier more often from that point forward and trying to future-proof myself in that regard as well.

Thanks for the reply!

 

With the front bumper, do you plan on running a winch? The added weight of the bumper and a winch would push me to suggest 650 at the very least.

 

Yeah the reason for wanting a hybrid bumper is partly for the protection, lighting, and winch housing at the end of the day. Do people get heavier than 650 on typical builds?

 

I figured out the weight I was going with up front (ARB bumper, winch, larger battery, S/C) then checked out a few builds on here. I asked around a couple of guys with my planned set up and came up with the spring rating. As you probably know 2nd and 3rd gen have different front end weights. Scope a few of the builds with your end goal and ask how they like their set up. Even better if you can test drive.

 

Solid advice, thank you!