Overland weight.. Rear heavy. Solution?

[TordFuglstad]

So I am currently in the middle of setting my Jeep up for overlanding in the summer, where we will go from Norway to Greece. It will be mostly on road, with the occasional light trail. Due to this I am not looking at massive lift.

We are adding a front runner rack, RTT, drawer system and, pluss some other accessories.

TeraFlex are making something called 0.5" rear load leveling spacer. Would this be a good solution? Maybe stacking two? Or are there any other options?

Thanks in advance!

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[Bill_BCNtoNY]

You could also consider a set of harder and/or dual rate springs - maybe ones for a mild lift, like 1.5in would do? I think Clayton has them.

 

[TordFuglstad]

You could also consider a set of harder and/or dual rate springs - maybe ones for a mild lift, like 1.5in would do? I think Clayton has them.

So only upgrade the spring on the rear and leave the front stock?

 

[Bill_BCNtoNY]

So only upgrade the spring on the rear and leave the front stock?

that could be an option to keep the lift to a minimum, yes. Alternatively you could put 1.5in lift springs on the front and 2.5in springs in the back.

I personally would lean towards installing springs designed for overlanding in the back and see how that works… but it’s your Jeep!

 

[Tpom]

that could be an option to keep the lift to a minimum, yes. Alternatively you could put 1.5in lift springs on the front and 2.5in springs in the back.

I personally would lean towards installing springs designed for overlanding in the back and see how that works… but it’s your Jeep!

I will second this. It's why I went with the 2.5in Clayton overland kit. Clayton accounts for the extra weight. I'm sure some of the other manufacturers would work as well.

 

[ronrodriguez114]

I just bought Metalcloak dual rate 2.5in springs for this exact reason. Front and back to keep it normalized.

 

[dpike]

i have a 2.5" clayton overland lift and i still needed a 1/2" leveling spacer kit for the rear. i've had no problem with the lift kit and the rear spacer together.

 

[JEEP4U]

Recommend Rock Krawler 4XE rear springs at your desired lift height. I also utilize the Rock Krawer rear spring correction pad.

 

[TordFuglstad]

Thank you for all your insightful replies.

I want to keep things as stock as possible, and not lift the Jeep too much. Can I just get a dual rate 1.5" spring for the rear without changing any other components?

 

[Reinen]

If you want to be completely ready for this trip with zero issues, look into an Old Man Emu Heavy Load suspension. It's designed for overlanding with all the accessories you want to add. It will handle all that weight like it isn't there. Their 2" lift kit is based off of Sport height so it's only 1" higher than a Rubicon. Looks more "ready" than lifted, especially loaded up. Drives great on the highway.

Whatever you end up doing, given the weight you're looking to carry I'd recommend progressive bump stops. If you do bottom out you will bottom out HARD. The stock bump stops can't handle that sort of weight.

 

[TordFuglstad]

If you want to be completely ready for this trip with zero issues, look into an Old Man Emu Heavy Load suspension. It's designed for overlanding with all the accessories you want to add. It will handle all that weight like it isn't there. Their 2" lift kit is based off of Sport height so it's only 1" higher than a Rubicon. Looks more "ready" than lifted, especially loaded up. Drives great on the highway.

Whatever you end up doing, given the weight you're looking to carry I'd
recommend progressive bump stops. If you do bottom out you will bottom out HARD. The stock bump stops can't handle that sort of weight.

Progressive bump stops is a nice idea. Definitely gonna look into that.

In regards to a full lift, my budget isn't allowing for that at the moment.

Is it possible to simply add a 1.5" dual rate spring in the rear without doing any other modifications?

 

[Reinen]

Is it possible to simply add a 1.5" dual rate spring in the rear without doing any other modifications?

Not exactly. You'll have to at least include appropriately sized shocks as well or you will impede articulation.

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