I’ve been searching a lot here and other places on the internet but can’t find the answer...
I have an 05 XT that I use as my work rig. I put a ton of highway miles on to get to project sites then do a lot of off road work once I’m there. Think two tracks, right of ways, road side, oil patch sites...
I have 170k on the foz and run 215/70R16 Cooper tires right now and the rear sags with no load. When I head out on the road I have anywhere from an additional 300-500lbs in he rear. I’m planning to change out the struts and strut mounts out but where my dilemma comes in is choosing between the following two options.
1- Going with standard king springs and a 2” lift / trailing arm spacer kit. Not sure if I’d need any addition hardware or saggy butt spacers. With new springs I’m not sure they would be needed.
2- Going with raised king springs and 1” lift / 2” trailing arm spacer kit. Again, not sure if I’d need additional kit.
The end result will be the same as far as lifted height goes but different suspension geometry.
Thoughts?
I’m looking to get things ordered and installed over the next couple weeks before my next project and I’m tired of bottoming out the rear suspension all the time on even mild dips in the road.
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I have an 05 XT that I use as my work rig. I put a ton of highway miles on to get to project sites then do a lot of off road work once I’m there. Think two tracks, right of ways, road side, oil patch sites...
I have 170k on the foz and run 215/70R16 Cooper tires right now and the rear sags with no load. When I head out on the road I have anywhere from an additional 300-500lbs in he rear. I’m planning to change out the struts and strut mounts out but where my dilemma comes in is choosing between the following two options.
1- Going with standard king springs and a 2” lift / trailing arm spacer kit. Not sure if I’d need any addition hardware or saggy butt spacers. With new springs I’m not sure they would be needed.
2- Going with raised king springs and 1” lift / 2” trailing arm spacer kit. Again, not sure if I’d need additional kit.
The end result will be the same as far as lifted height goes but different suspension geometry.
Thoughts?
I’m looking to get things ordered and installed over the next couple weeks before my next project and I’m tired of bottoming out the rear suspension all the time on even mild dips in the road.
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