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Armor sag?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by CaptainAwesome, Feb 19, 2018.

  1. Feb 19, 2018 at 7:24 PM
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    CaptainAwesome

    CaptainAwesome [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Threw on some steel skids and rock sliders this week. I am certain the extra weight on the front end is making it sag a bit maybe it's my excuse for another upgrade ;)

    Truck has the stock suspension. I really don't want to lift the vehicle but I wouldn't mind something to support the extra weight.

    Any advice or suggestions? I'm pretty clueless on all this. Much appreciated!
     
  2. Feb 19, 2018 at 7:27 PM
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    11Bguy

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    Stiffer coils are your only real option. Look into OME coils for a stiffer spring rate. Only issue may be I'm not sure if they fit over stock shocks. I'm sure someone here will help clarify.
     
  3. Feb 20, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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    Darn I was hoping for more suggestions
     
  4. Feb 20, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    Sounds like a good excuse to go mid travel. King, fox or icon with some 650# springs and your choice of control arms:thumbsup:
     
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  5. Feb 20, 2018 at 7:43 PM
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    Most agree that a 1/2” spacer shouldn’t negatively effect your ride or suspension travel. That on top of the stock shocks should net you another 1” of height back. This is of course assuming the stock shocks are in good shape.
     
  6. Feb 21, 2018 at 4:10 AM
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    What year is your truck? Details about your truck may help with suggestions. Why not go with some Bilstein 5100s set to .85 or 1.75? That will help bring the front end back up a bit.
     
  7. Feb 21, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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    2017 Trd offroad with 265/75/16 wheels, no suspension changes. Just sliders and front skid. Truck had 7000 miles and mostly pavement driven
     
  8. Feb 21, 2018 at 9:38 AM
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    5100s set to 1.75 is what I would recommend, but Top plate might get you back to stock height.
     
  9. Feb 21, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    Anyone think an Icon stage 1 kit would be the solution?
     
  10. Feb 21, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    TW strikes again haha. Only took you 3 days to go from this:

    To this:
     
  11. Feb 22, 2018 at 7:41 AM
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    Well... I mean the front shocks are adjustable right? Hahaha
     
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