I need springs. I have a 98 tahoe 4dr 2wd. I tow a boat so no drops. I need stiffer springs than stock. Over the summer I tried a set of load leveling coil over shocks. The spring rates are rated at 1200lbs total (both) 600 each. It was not enough to help level the rear out. I have the biggest rise on the trail ball I can get with out interfering with my rear doors. I then added a set of helper springs with the load level shocks and it is finally where I need it hight wise but it also help the way the truck drives with no trailer so much that I left both on there after my big trip to the keys and love the way it almost totally eliminated body roll. after that I wanted to combat sway so I also added a helwig swaybar to the rear. Still sways but I think it has more to do with the freakin 75 series tires than suspension. If the front had a stiffer spring it would be perfect for me. Anyone know if there are stiffer springs out there? where can I get them? and have any of you used them? I have a feeling the rear leafs are flat out shot. I shouldn't have to add that much spring to them to get them to hold a 21 foot bay boat on a tandem axle. Also what would be some good shocks to help manage the stiffer spring rate?
Springs and shock help plz
- Thread starter Jaycenk
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
992dr
Full Access Member
I have Hotchkis coils up front and these out back. They are basically a HD version of a stock replacement.
As for the ride, its not the greatest right now. I really need new shocks to. That and the 90lbs in the helpers to keep the hieght I'm at really takes the wieght off the shocks and rides on the bags, which is bouncy. Once I drop the front and air out the bags it will handle better.
Shocks, people seem to like the summit racing shocks, rebranded DT shocks. They provide a firmer ride. A lot of the other members seem to like, havent heard any complaints yet.
I'll be getting them soon.
http://thesuspensionking.com/catalo...ucts_id=746&osCsid=mlt7ft6gt633kh9f5dj49hb9t0
As for the ride, its not the greatest right now. I really need new shocks to. That and the 90lbs in the helpers to keep the hieght I'm at really takes the wieght off the shocks and rides on the bags, which is bouncy. Once I drop the front and air out the bags it will handle better.
Shocks, people seem to like the summit racing shocks, rebranded DT shocks. They provide a firmer ride. A lot of the other members seem to like, havent heard any complaints yet.
I'll be getting them soon.
http://thesuspensionking.com/catalo...ucts_id=746&osCsid=mlt7ft6gt633kh9f5dj49hb9t0
