Rear springs for extra weight.

[EatMyTaco]

I’m planning on putting a Ovs topper on my off-road 5’ bed. Currently have probably 150-200lbs of stuff in there now but more like 400lbs could be expected.
I don’t want to lift it and I don’t really want to change my shocks as I like the stock shocks for now at least. But I’ve found that even going over speed bumps, the rear feels like it’s traveling a lot more than I’d want with the topper + stuff.

anyone have any suggestions for my situation. I don’t mind some rake, it’s a truck, more concerned about over extension of the shocks if I take things out and don’t have the extra weight in the bed to keep things where they should be.

suggestions or options based on experience with similar setups would be super great!

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[rijc99]

All dogs springs

 

[Pappy]

Dobinsons has several options.
https://dobinsonusa.com/?wpce_search=6033&post_type=product

 

[zekesview]

All dogs springs

I have AllDogs on my truck. Big fan

 

[EatMyTaco]

Dobinsons has several options.
https://dobinsonusa.com/?wpce_search=6033&post_type=product

Are Dobson's always “available for back order “ or ?

Both the 819 and 821 are “in stock” on the general list page but back order when you try to add either of any color to the cart.

 

[Rendusk]

I literally changed my back shocks to eibachs and that got rid of all my bounce.

I'm carrying a cap, bed slide and a full bed of tools.

 

[Nor Cal Taco Off Road]

I did OME stiffer springs, and it's worked out pretty well with the stock 2024 TRD OR shocks.

 

[Gearman]

I’m planning on putting a Ovs topper on my off-road 5’ bed. Currently have probably 150-200lbs of stuff in there now but more like 400lbs could be expected.
I don’t want to lift it and I don’t really want to change my shocks as I like the stock shocks for now at least. But I’ve found that even going over speed bumps, the rear feels like it’s traveling a lot more than I’d want with the topper + stuff.

anyone have any suggestions for my situation. I don’t mind some rake, it’s a truck, more concerned about over extension of the shocks if I take things out and don’t have the extra weight in the bed to keep things where they should be.

suggestions or options based on experience with similar setups would be super great!

I just weighed all my boxes in the bed, bed cover, recovery gear is approx 500lbs. Steath bumper and 12k warn winch, LED Light bar is 200 lbs on the front end. Ya, that rear end bounce/bottoming on the interstate is bugging me. Have been looking at suspension upgrades. Everyones opinion varies, its difficult to know which is the correct set up for me and the ride I am after.
I am kinda leaning towards Dobbison currently.... But will be watching your thread to see what you end up with.

 

[Mitch33]

I'm having the Icon overland rear springs installed on Monday to compensate for my 400lb camper and the gear I carry in the back. I was going to go with the Dobinsons, but decided to try something that my local shop could get installed sooner. The Icons are supposed to give you .5" of lift over stock with 600lbs in the back so I'll report back and let you know if that's true or not.

 

[jsuber]

For those that got excited and thought this was about leaf springs, well I talked with Dobinsons Rep at SAVE two weeks ago in Starke, Florida and they are working on leaf springs for the SR and Extended cabs GEN 4

 

[EatMyTaco]

I'm having the Icon overland rear springs installed on Monday to compensate for my 400lb camper and the gear I carry in the back. I was going to go with the Dobinsons, but decided to try something that my local shop could get installed sooner. The Icons are supposed to give you .5" of lift over stock with 600lbs in the back so I'll report back and let you know if that's true or not.

Saw those but I’m concerned about the driver assist recalibration they require. I’ll be doing the install myself and I don’t want to have to do that. I’m not looking for lift, just fixing sag.

gunna throw the topper on it tomorrow. Will see how it goes. Will reevaluate after.

anyone got any insights on the dobsons? Are they always “out if stock” or?

 

[gofastdan]

Saw those but I’m concerned about the driver assist recalibration they require. I’ll be doing the install myself and I don’t want to have to do that. I’m not looking for lift, just fixing sag.

gunna throw the topper on it tomorrow. Will see how it goes. Will reevaluate after.

anyone got any insights on the dobsons? Are they always “out if stock” or?

I have to think the "driver assist re-calibration" is just boiler plate CYA. Their spring is no different than any other spring in that regard. 1/2 inch of lift is less of a change than the sag you'd get from throwing a couple of bags of dirt in the back. I've never heard of anyone needing to re-calibrate after replacing rear springs, regardless of the brand or lift created by the change.

 

[EatMyTaco]

I have to think the "driver assist re-calibration" is just boiler plate CYA. Their spring is no different than any other spring in that regard. 1/2 inch of lift is less of a change than the sag you'd get from throwing a couple of bags of dirt in the back. I've never heard of anyone needing to re-calibrate after replacing rear springs, regardless of the brand or lift created by the change.

Thank you!

I did wonder about that, but with these trucks, I'm a little out of my depth on the tech end of things.

 

[Mitch33]

Results are in for the Icons! I went from about 21" in the rear (from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender) to about 23.5". That's with my camper and a most of my gear. I would say that Icons' estimates are accurate. Stock height should be about 23" empty in the rear, and I'm now at 23.5" loaded with about 500lbs. So the .5" lift over stock height was achieved.

Ride quality felt better right away. It felt like I got my suspension travel back despite all the extra weight, and bumps in the road aren't as harsh now. I'm happy to give updates if you're interested after I've put a few hundred miles on the springs and taken them offroad.

No issues with a re-calibration btw. @gofastdan I think was spot on that it's just easy insurance for Icon to say that with anything they sell that changes ride height.

 

[EatMyTaco]

Results are in for the Icons! I went from about 21" in the rear (from the center of the wheel to the bottom of the fender) to about 23.5". That's with my camper and a most of my gear. I would say that Icons' estimates are accurate. Stock height should be about 23" empty in the rear, and I'm now at 23.5" loaded with about 500lbs. So the .5" lift over stock height was achieved.

Ride quality felt better right away. It felt like I got my suspension travel back despite all the extra weight, and bumps in the road aren't as harsh now. I'm happy to give updates if you're interested after I've put a few hundred miles on the springs and taken them offroad.

No issues with a re-calibration btw. @gofastdan I think was spot on that it's just easy insurance for Icon to say that with anything they sell that changes ride height.

I cannot thank you enough for the input! Super helpful!

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