Dobinsons C59-823V installed on Trailhunter with 800lbs constant weight, 2.5" positive rake

[eatsomeonion]

My goal was to lift the rear and level the truck after adding a bunch of weight, maybe with a tiny bit of rake. Stock springs were sagging pretty bad.
After talking with Dobinsons, they recommended C59-823V. Here is what they told me:

Hybrid models will yield 1" less lift
C59-823V (55mm - 2.25") 880-1210lb Load / (30mm - 1.25") 1400-1600lb Load

Which means I should get ~1.25" of lift, pretty close to stock Trailhunter rear height.

However after installing the springs and taking some measurements, I ended up with +2.5" rake. All heights measured from center of hub to fender:
Front: 23"
Rear: 25.5"

This is with 800lbs of constant weight. When we add our usual trip gear (2 eMTBs at 50lbs each + riding and camping gear), I doubt the rear will sag enough to level out.

I hope the springs will settle a bit after some driving but I doubt it. I might throw on a Peak Suspension or Westcott Designs spacer lift up front. Wasn't planning on lifting the front but at least spacers are cheap and I can always remove them later if I add more weight to the rear.

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[myhikingboots]

I’m definitely not an expert but my understanding is that spacers are not a good idea. But you could swap out the front springs and get some more lift. Just my two cents. What are your thoughts on the Lonepeak? That is the camper I plan on getting for my long bed TH and I will be swapping out springs also. Good luck and happy travels!

 

[Pappy]

Interesting. When I talked with Dobinson about my truck they told me I needed the 819's. I installed the 819's, and they were a joke, so I installed 821's. Give me a break, so I installed their 1/2" spacer. OK, I can live with that, for now. I suspect the 823's are in my future, especially if I install an auxiliary fuel tank.

 

[eatsomeonion]

I’m definitely not an expert but my understanding is that spacers are not a good idea. But you could swap out the front springs and get some more lift. Just my two cents. What are your thoughts on the Lonepeak? That is the camper I plan on getting for my long bed TH and I will be swapping out springs also. Good luck and happy travels!

I think top mount spacers (eg Peak Suspension spacer) won't affect how springs and shocks perform. They affect CV and control arm's operating angle, but I haven't heard anyone blow their CV due to 1" lift.

Heavier springs make sense if I have a front bumper and winch installed. Without weight it's going to feel stiff.

Westcott's preload collar works differently, and they claim "you retain your factory ride quality", but I don't understand how it is possible.

Though I haven't tested these myself, so real-world experience may vary.

I ordered the LP camper before they released V2 and increased price, so I got a free upgrade. IMO at old price, they are a no brainer. Complete electrical and water solutions, plus spacious interior. At current price you might want to compare it with Topo Topper, Dirtbox and Superpacific and find what suits you best.

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