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Increase cargo capacity with zero lift

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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 02:43 PM
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Default Increase cargo capacity with zero lift

I have a 2015 JKU Rubicon with a teraflex spacer leveling kit. The look is perfect with the stock tires. Here's the issue - When I load up the family (wife and 3 small kids) with all our camping stuff it fills the back AND a cargo carrier. When loaded the jeep is a handful to drive and the rear bottoms out on decent bumps and rutted out roads

What are my options to increase load carrying capacity while not effecting current ride height?

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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 03:12 PM
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Check out pros and cons of air bags and Timbrens. One of them may suit your needs.
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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You can get a roof rack to distribute the weight more evenly or get a cheap trailer
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Old Jul 22, 2016 | 04:25 PM
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Air bags in the rear at $100 are your best option. You control the ride by adding or removing air.
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Old Jul 23, 2016 | 06:57 AM
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The JKS ACOS would allow you to adjust the height manually when you are loaded down but air bags would be more convenient.
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