Leaf springs which ones did you go with and why?
04-18-2012, 11:22 AM
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I chose to go with OME Dakar leafs, medium duty. 2" lift perfect for pairing with BJ spacers. Direct-fit, no modifications to hangers needed. Good reviews and not known to sag on you after time like other aftermarket leaf manufacturers w/o going with the high-end, more expensive leafs. I chose to reuse the stock 3.5" shackle, but now I'm thinking of going with a 4.5-5" shackle (1/2-3/4" lift over stock) to give my truck a slight forward rake and give just enough room to keep my 33x12.5s from eating into the rear quarter panel at full flex, now that my leafs have fully settled after 2.5yrs and triangulated rear shocks.
lots of guys use chevy leafs - you decide whether it's worth it or not. they'll require mods to your hangers and some need tuning to get the ride you like (too stiff/soft, too high/low).
lots of guys use chevy leafs - you decide whether it's worth it or not. they'll require mods to your hangers and some need tuning to get the ride you like (too stiff/soft, too high/low).
04-18-2012, 11:35 AM
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I chose to go with OME Dakar leafs, medium duty. 2" lift perfect for pairing with BJ spacers. Direct-fit, no modifications to hangers needed. Good reviews and not known to sag on you after time like other aftermarket leaf manufacturers w/o going with the high-end, more expensive leafs. I chose to reuse the stock 3.5" shackle, but now I'm thinking of going with a 4.5-5" shackle (1/2-3/4" lift over stock) to give my truck a slight forward rake and give just enough room to keep my 33x12.5s from eating into the rear quarter panel at full flex, now that my leafs have fully settled after 2.5yrs and triangulated rear shocks.
lots of guys use chevy leafs - you decide whether it's worth it or not. they'll require mods to your hangers and some need tuning to get the ride you like (too stiff/soft, too high/low).
lots of guys use chevy leafs - you decide whether it's worth it or not. they'll require mods to your hangers and some need tuning to get the ride you like (too stiff/soft, too high/low).
04-19-2012, 08:41 AM
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you could probably go with even longer shackles if trying to match a front 4" bracket lift - maybe like 6" or 6.5" shackle will fit better. You could also order some long ones, then drill holes where you need them, or just use 3/8" flat stock. I don't know the measurements, but I can take a hub to fender measurement if you'd like - which will hopefully give you a better idea of what size shackle to use. I want to say the front end is pretty close to stock, maybe 1" lift? What I did was 1.5" BJ spacers, then lower it back down 1" - then I had to add maybe 1" lift after tuning to get my 33s to not rub.
I don't necessarily WANT to lift my truck more, I just need the rear to be just slightly higher since my tire hits the very edge of the sheet metal where the mud flaps attach, at full stuff. Tires did not hit before I gained more travel by changing my shocks to /\ position when I did the u-bolt flip.
I don't necessarily WANT to lift my truck more, I just need the rear to be just slightly higher since my tire hits the very edge of the sheet metal where the mud flaps attach, at full stuff. Tires did not hit before I gained more travel by changing my shocks to /\ position when I did the u-bolt flip.
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