Upgrade shocks for Overlanding?

[flashpunk]

I've not finished my setup in my wildtrack, but mostly starting this thread to see what others have done in this case. I'll be eventually running an Ursa Minor pop top on my bronco (when they ship them!), but i've already started weighing down the rear end of my bronco with other things like my bike rack, and Rig'd Supply swing out (that alone has added ~100lb to my rear end) and fridge in the back.

I've already noticed my rear end sagging a bit with this extra weight, and expect it to get worse as I add more gear.

Im wondering if I should start considering something like an adjustable coilover so I can raise up the rear end once it starts getting heavier. Something like the Eibach Pro-Truck 2.0 Coilovers or similar.

What have others done?

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[userdude]

@Caleb@PandaMotorworks has the ProTruck's on sale right now at $1500 including shipping.

 

[MileHighCitizen]

The Eibach’s you’re considering and the Bilstein 6112’s are the two popular choices around here. I went with the 6112’s because they are basically what the Ford Performance upgrade is, with added adjustability for what you’re talking about.

 

[flashpunk]

The Eibach’s you’re considering and the Bilstein 6112’s are the two popular choices around here. I went with the 6112’s because they are basically what the Ford Performance upgrade is, with added adjustability for what you’re talking about.

Ok, i've seen the Bilstein's mentioned a fair amount around here. Thanks for verifying that.

So am i right to assume that people are just putting on adjustable shocks and increasing the height to compensate for the added weight?

 

[flashpunk]

I should also clarify that Im not looking to lift as my bronco wont fit in the garage if I did

 

[Caleb@PandaMotorworks]

@Caleb@PandaMotorworks has the ProTruck's on sale right now at $1500 including shipping.

I do!

In this instance, if you are not looking for a bunch of added lift, the Eibachs would work great to help level you out in the rear from that added weight. Great budget setup that will get the job done.

The perfect setup, if budget is not an option, is something like the Icon Stage 3 with the heavy reate rear. Those will be beefier and handle that weight a little better than the Eibachs would. But, you would have a minimum of a 1.5-2" lift with that kit

Would be happy to discuss and get you a great deal! @flashpunk

 

[One more upgrade]

Ok, i've seen the Bilstein's mentioned a fair amount around here. Thanks for verifying that.

So am i right to assume that people are just putting on adjustable shocks and increasing the height to compensate for the added weight?

I recommend calling Accutune and letting them know any weight added to your vehicle and what exactly you want to do. I ended up with Fox Elite shocks with upgraded coils to support the weight of my additions.

 

[RagnarKon]

So am i right to assume that people are just putting on adjustable shocks and increasing the height to compensate for the added weight?

Adjustable shocks are one strategy, but in my opinion only really make sense if you don't intend on keeping the weight on full time. Otherwise I'd just buy shocks that are built to handle extra weight. For example, ARB Old Man Emu has suspension kits for varying levels of added weight (chart below).

Personally, I'm partial to Falcon/Teraflex shocks, but to my knowledge they don't offer a kit for stock ride heights—everything they got adds some sort of lift.

 

[JediMcMuffin]

Adjustable shocks are one strategy, but in my opinion only really make sense if you don't intend on keeping the weight on full time. Otherwise I'd just buy shocks that are built to handle extra weight. For example, ARB Old Man Emu has suspension kits for varying levels of added weight (chart below).

Personally, I'm partial to Falcon/Teraflex shocks, but to my knowledge they don't offer a kit for stock ride heights—everything they got adds some sort of lift.

So this is part of my issue/problem to solve. My 4D Badlands Bronco is a daily driver.

Permanent weight added to the vehicle is:
MetalCloak Bumper with WARN Winch
a couple of Baja LP6
the Turn Off-Road hardtop
Trailrax roof rack
goose gear base plate in cargo area

The rest of my camping gear, lets say 250lbs or so comes out of the vehicle when daily driving. So I want a solution that improves trail comfort. I hardly ever go fast, but boy have the ESC-V shocks been fun when I do. I've earmarked 6112s as my tentative solution here. I intend to stick with 35s.

 

[flashpunk]

So this is part of my issue/problem to solve. My 4D Badlands Bronco is a daily driver.

Permanent weight added to the vehicle is:
MetalCloak Bumper with WARN Winch
a couple of Baja LP6
the Turn Off-Road hardtop
Trailrax roof rack
goose gear base plate in cargo area

The rest of my camping gear, lets say 250lbs or so comes out of the vehicle when daily driving. So I want a solution that improves trail comfort. I hardly ever go fast, but boy have the ESC-V shocks been fun when I do. I've earmarked 6112s as my tentative solution here. I intend to stick with 35s.

Daily driver here as well, but only really use the bronco for trips and getting to trailheads

 

[MileHighCitizen]

Ok, i've seen the Bilstein's mentioned a fair amount around here. Thanks for verifying that.

So am i right to assume that people are just putting on adjustable shocks and increasing the height to compensate for the added weight?

Yes and no...To start, the shocks themselves aren't adjustable in the sense of firm or softer for added weight, but the spring heights are; you can raise or lower them in small increments to compensate for added weight over OEM. However it's not really an easy job so you want to be sure when you do set it.

The 6112's do come with stiffer spring than oem so the ride will be a bit firmer, but it's not over the top, and many users say it's an improvement all around compared to stock coilovers. The 6112's are about the same ride height as Sasquatch on the lowest setting and you can bump them up based on your needs (the chart is on the Bilstein website for reference).

I can't speak on other brands.

 

[Shawn_1121]

I'll be going with the Eibach Coilovers. Im non SAS and only carry the heavy load of my RTT and gear from April to October. The Coilovers will help with height and offer better shocks/Ride then the stock non sas suspension

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