I can't really answer how strong it will be. this is the first time I have used this set-up and haven't driven it yet. it looks to be pretty stout. I bought this 25 years ago as a new take off. at that time I paid about 500 for it, but it had 0 miles. I don't know how plentiful these are but our local you pull it yard has one but is pretty rusted from our Ohio winters. the only ride height adjustment is going to be how ever many coils I cut off of the springs. sorry I can't give you any better answers than this.