Suspension planning

Choose suspension spring rate from constant weight.

Lift height does not tell you how much weight the spring must carry. Permanent accessories and cargo determine the rate the finished vehicle actually needs.

Why it matters

A small mismatch becomes an expensive correction.

A bumper, winch, skid system, drawers, camper, tools, spare tire, and always-carried cargo can change ride height and ride quality. A spring chosen before those loads are known may sag, ride harshly, or sit outside the shock’s intended range.

The right approach

Plan the finished system first.

List the weight that stays on the vehicle every day, separate it by front and rear axle, define the desired finished height, and choose the spring and shock package around that finished configuration.

Installation checklist

Confirm these details before ordering

  • Record front bumper, winch, skid, and accessory weight
  • Record rear bumper, spare, drawers, camper, tools, and constant cargo
  • Confirm desired finished ride height
  • Match shocks, coils or leaf packs, and preload range
  • Review bump stops, sway-bar links, alignment, and travel limits
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