Yeah man. I’ve had a lot of trucks with campers and if it isn’t lightweight (especially in the roof section), it’s just not a fun time. 1000lbs low in the bed is fine but that’s a LOT back there. That being said if you just stick to pavement and fire roads, 1000lbs and a heavy setup will be fine.
Payload capacity for RR is 1375-1411 pounds. I’m only adding 750 pounds to the rear with everything (canopy, RTT, awning, Rigd ultra swing tire carrier, and other gear) which is only slightly above half payload. At this weight the lift is about 3/4”-7/8” above stock according to their tests on my truck. I doubt you need to add more weight than that.
No one needs to run 1000 pounds in the rear unless you’re hauling work related stuff. I’m planning on running about 700-750 pounds of stuff at most (canopy, RTT, awning, etc). At that weight the truck still sits about 3/4”-7/8” above stock according to Eibach’s tests on my truck. Test drives confirm near stock feel when driving on their test grounds.
Yeah man I’m with you, I’m a little over .5” high then stock. Ride quality is a little worse but some more weight in the back would help. What I was saying is with that much weight, you end up having to drive slower offroad.
I plan on putting about 700 pounds of weight on the rear. According to Eibach’s tests on my truck, at 700 pounds, the lift goes from 2.5” to 3/4”-7/8” above stock. That with the 2.5” lift springs on front almost level the truck with just a slight front rake to keep the geometry like factory. I’m putting on a set of Method 709 with 35x12.5/17r KO2’s.
Agreed. I’m not looking to run this truck on off-road courses. Just want to be able to hit most beginner- moderate trails with my wife to access great camp sites. No crazy rock crawling or fast Baja runs. That said I am still upgrading the Upper control arms and Tie rods to beef up the suspension.
And it will be perfect for that!!
Actually it rides pretty well. Now that springs have settled a bit, they ride almost close to stock with absolutely no weight on them. I will be installing a canopy, RTT, awning, and a few other gear which should add about 700-750 pounds to the rear. Will update once all the weight goes on. Eibach did test drive the truck with a full 1000 pounds and they stated that the ride felt pretty good and responsive.
That’s good to hear the unladen ride isn't too harsh. Eibach usually nails the progressive rate on their springs.
It is slightly a bit bouncy with no weight but only in pretty rough roads at higher speeds. At slower speeds (10-35 mph) you’re good.
Sounds like the 91 haha
is this the spring? https://eibach.com/product/E30-35-066-02-02?epsid=3518Here’s a pic of the 500# rear eibach springs (only rears) with 320# in the bed.
Rides like stock.
This is what bought just to confirm.
