OME Springs 1.5" Lift... loaded or unloaded?

[R_Lefebvre]

Just wondering, from what I read, the OME springs will lift the truck 1.5" over stock, but there is much discussion of what "load" the different springs are designed for.

For example, the 779 is listed as being designed for 110-250lbs of extra load up front, and provide a 1.5" lift.

Is the 1.5" lift WITH extra load on the front? Or is it 1.5" on a stock truck, and then after you load it they come down to somewhere less than 1.5"?

Similarly, the 762 rear, rated at 220lbs extra load and 1.5" lift. Is the 1.5" lift with 220lbs in the back, or empty?

I just want to understand... because I'll have a winch bumper fitted 24/7, so it will always be loaded. I think I want HD springs in the back, I do intend to tow a heavy trailer, but I won't have much load back there like 99% of the time I'm driving the truck. So will it be level?

I think I have decided on the 779 in front, but I'm not sure if I'd be better off with the 762 rear, or go with the 781 and fit auxilliary air bags for when I'm carrying the heavy trailer.

And for the record, I'm trying to avoid a high lift. I actually don't *want* to lift it too much.

 

[MuddyMudskipper]

I have seen some of these discussions too which seem to have different answers. When I was doing the research for my truck I contacted ARB directly to answer the questions that I had. The information I gathered seemed to state that the lift achieved was with the truck laden. I had the ARB bumper (since sold), M8000 winch, roof rack, etc. The lift achieved was exactly what I wanted (for the time).

Perhaps you should try contacting ARB directly. I have dealt with the tech department on numerous occassions for various things and the service has always been top notch and on the button.

 

[R_Lefebvre]

To answer this question, I just installed the 779 fronts and 762 rears. The truck has no exta weight on it yet. The rear was lifted 2", and the front 2.5". Once I get the bumper and winch on, I figure it'll be an even 2" all around, before taking any cargo.