advice re: upgrading springs / load capacity

[BCRanger]

don’t want to highjack the thread ?

highjack away, I wasn’t really going anywhere else anyway..

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[NvrFinished]

There are also these by Deaver.
https://automotiveperformancegroup.com/product/s20-009/

 

[Leftcoast]

Hey all .... so looking like we are going to pull the trigger on an Alu-Cab canopy. Which means a permanent 250KG / 550lbs riding on the back wheels. Almost certain I'll need to upgrade suspension, but wondering a) if I can get away with running on stock for a bit while waiting on suspension (and yes, before anyone asks, safety is *very* important to me) and b) what upgrade I should go with.

A (well regarded) Overland shop up here sells Old Man Emu which is what I was planning to put in, but interestingly he recommended we go with Firestone Air Bag, which is actually much cheaper. (Almost half the cost.)

I've been planning to add a bit of lift no matter what, maybe an inch or so in back and 2'3" in front to level it out. I do like the idea of being able to adjust as we may be taking the canopy on and off at times and will likely have different loads depending on if we are headed off for a long trip or not. I also like idea of being able to have front lower for highway mileage but being able to raise it for off road.

thanks for any advice!

I'm not seeing why you need to install overloads? My cap is 265 lbs and I carry about 200 lbs of gear. The truck sits and rides fine. To each his own.

 

[venice james]

I have a canopy camper.No need for airbags.The stock suspension handles it just fine.Save your money for the OME suspension.

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