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2" super flex rear springs.

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by hossler1788, Aug 9, 2023.

  1. Aug 9, 2023 at 7:42 AM
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    hossler1788

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    Is anyone running these? Curious to what you think of them as far as ride quality, lift height(with load), etc..
     
  2. Aug 9, 2023 at 9:25 AM
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    @hossler1788 Im running the Toytec 2" super flex and they have been great on and off-road. Im running as them as part of a 3/2" lift set up with Elka 2.5 DC suspension. I do think they are slightly stiffer than the stock but the ride quality is good. By pairing them with the adjustable suspension I have a bit more flexibility in ride. I haven't done the measurements but I think I got slightly more than 2" of lift out of them. Under load I think they still ride slightly above 2". I have a bit more rake than I would like. Im about to add a rear tire carrier so Im interested to see how they handle that extra weight and hoping that levels things out a bit. On the Toytec site is says they can handle about 10% extra load so we shall see. Overall I do think they are a good quality spring. Let me know if you have other questions.
     
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    Thanks! That answers my question of ride height. I was hoping they'd be under 2" with say a 200lb load. I'm trying to keep my front right around 2" give or take. The problem is finding rear mid travel springs with less then 2" of lift.
     
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    Have you looked at Dobinsons? I think they have a 1.5" spring that folks say runs a bit higher. I suspect with 200 lbs of load those Superflex may still ride slightly above 2" but every truck is different so its super hard to gauge!
     
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    I have the 1,5 in dobinson coils (standard spring rate). They run a little high at stock weight. I recently added a bunch of weight, and went to the dobinson 2” inch lift spring designed for 200-400 constant additional weight. They’re running higher than I would like, probably closer to 3 inches.

    Still researching other options for HD springs, ideally with 1 or 1.5 of lift (open to any suggestions). So far I havent seen any below 2in.
     
  6. Sep 19, 2023 at 6:33 AM
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    I know eibach makes "heavy" rear springs rated for 200-400lbs but I'm not sure how much lift.
     
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    Seems like their springs are about the same height range. Although I noticed they sell a load leveling kit that seems interesting, but a little pricey. They look to be an adjustable spacer in effect.
     
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    yah I ran those before I swapped out my whole suspension and I didn’t really like them. I had there heaviest version I believe 400+or so. You lose down travel and when I ran them with my OEM Fox’s they didn’t pair well especially on the dirt.

    OP I’d look into Dobinsons and just get the correct load rated rear coil. I’ve been running there rear springs and love them.
     

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