3rd Gen Tacoma, Marlin Crawler RCLT HD, Build Help/Questions

[andrewle2873]

I have a 3rd Gen Tacoma. 
Building it with Marlin Crawler RCLT HD 2.75 front suspension.  Rear suspension will be shock relocation ultimate off-road kit from Archive Garage.  This will be a rock crawler build, not a baja build. 
Questions:
1) I'm thinking about going with FOX shocks.  What spring rate should I get for the front?  Looks like they only come in 600 and 650.  I've got a front hybrid bumper, winch, front steel skids, steel t-case skid, steel LCA skids, rock sliders, steel gas tank skid, rear tube bumper. 
2) What rear wheel spacers should I get to achieve same amount of poke as the front?  2" wheel spacers?
3) How much lift do I need in the rear to achieve a 1/2 inch rake?  (I know this is affected by the pre-load set on the front coilovers.  I'd like some insight on that too if possible.)

Thanks for the help everyone. 

[TacoEspecial]

 
My kit is being installed now, over the next couple weeks.
I'm a 2nd Gen but I'm heavy too, steel bumpers, full 1/4" steel skids and a shell.
I currently have 700# springs and Deaver stage 3 leafs rated 700-1000 pounds extra weight and have a 2" rake.
Don't think I loose even a 1/2" when loaded for a trip.
I'm also going with fox shocks on my install and 700# springs.
I'll know next week how much rake I have.
We happen to have a local place that makes leaf springs and can add additional arch.
My plan is to have my deavers re-arched if needed.

You won't need those lca skids any more.
There's a thread on front springs in the RCLT thread area.

[andrewle2873]

Could you link me to the front springs thread?  Thanks!

[MotioncontrolMike]

I am getting ready to install RCLT on my Cruiser and have ordered up 700 springs as well with my shocks. I am pretty heavy in the front with a warn winch and steel bumper, baja lights and dual batteries. I currently also run 700 springs(pre-RCLT) and the ride is very good(not too stiff) with no loss of height or nosediving. I was tempted to go with 650 springs -and it may have worked out well -but wanted to play it a little more safe.

Mike