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Need rear spring recommendation

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jluu4, Nov 28, 2024.

  1. Nov 28, 2024 at 1:10 PM
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    I’m currently running Icon stage 1 set up, I believe the rear springs are 2” lift.

    The ride quality is good however when the cargo is fully loaded the rear is a sagging a lot.

    what springs would be a stiffer upgrade over the icons?
    I mostly put camping supplies in the trunk and bike rack to haul our heavy e-bikes.
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  2. Nov 28, 2024 at 1:13 PM
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    the overland springs? problem with those (and i have them) is that the first inch is softer for a better ride so with any weight they sag an inch.

    I would get heavy duty springs that give a 2 inch lift with the full load since your weight back there is so very far back and acts like a lever multiplying the force.

    I have icon 3" - when I get off my lazy bum I'm going to try out kings 3" heavy duty. Like i said when i go camping it immediately sags an inch or so and levels the car out. Nice driving around town though.
     
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    After some research, it looks like I have 3 or so options.

    1. Icon Overland 3” dual rate springs
    2. Dobinson 2” with 200-400 load weight
    3. OME medium load

    since I don’t have a rear bumper, my only extra weight is the ikamper RTT, and camping gear, and the 1up bike rack and e-bikes.
     
  4. Nov 30, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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    thanks for the input. Do you notice the springs are pretty stiff while unloaded? I read about a lot of people thinking it was too stiff for their setup.
     
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    I haven't tried the kings yet. That's what I am afraid of. When ever I am loaded down I wan to buy kings. When ever I am driving empty around town I am glad I have icons.
     

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