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skyjacker springs or deavers
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skyjacker springs or deavers
ok i have a somehow broken a leaf in each of my stock leaf packs so i am going to upgrade and get some quality springs for the rear... now my question is should i get the skyjacker springs or deavers? while i am at it i am going to get some new t-bars since mine are pretty saggy...
im not sure but i would get the skyjackers because i think they are stiffer and if you cary any weight in the bed you will be glad you didnt get the deavers because i believe they are really soft but im not 100% sure
let me know how the t bars work out because i need to replace mine as well
let me know how the t bars work out because i need to replace mine as well
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From: Charlestown, IN
you mean some #1 t-bars I assume since they are the strongest?
If you need 4" of lift in the rear, get the FR36 springs (6" of front lift). If you need 2" of rear lift, get the FR-34 spring (4" of front lift). Those will let you remove the blocks.
If you need 4" of lift in the rear, get the FR36 springs (6" of front lift). If you need 2" of rear lift, get the FR-34 spring (4" of front lift). Those will let you remove the blocks.
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If you haul anything more than 300 lbs you will regret getting deavers. If you don't haul stuff you cant beat them. I absolutely love mine.
BTW I got a lot more lift than the 2.5" they claim they give you. Not sure why though.
BTW I got a lot more lift than the 2.5" they claim they give you. Not sure why though.
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From: Livonia, Mi
yeah, idk why i was thinking A.
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ahh thats exactly what i wanted to know
hey maurice did you do any towing when you had your old truck?
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personally i wouldnt put #1 bars on a regular cab 2wd
B bars are going to give you a good ride and also give you some extra lift.
your truck should have F bars on it stock, the weakest. going to the strongest may be to much.
A bars could be just right also.
B bars are going to give you a good ride and also give you some extra lift.
your truck should have F bars on it stock, the weakest. going to the strongest may be to much.
A bars could be just right also.
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do you have a chart with the spring rates of the different torsion bars?
DO NOT get Deavers if you plan to tow/haul. I had them, but got rid of them when the truck became our hauling/work vehicle, not offroad vehicle.
I had 300 lbs in the back and I was bottoming out.
That said, they were GREAT offroad, but that's it. Not good for a "work" truck.
I had 300 lbs in the back and I was bottoming out.
That said, they were GREAT offroad, but that's it. Not good for a "work" truck.
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From: Charlestown, IN
And how much PER spring do they run?
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this is completely incorrect. Alcans are made on a PER ORDER BASIS. you specify weight size style and your intended application.
judging off of an order that was not made to YOUR specs (like the ones you purchased fro shonuff) is an inaccurate depiction...
judging off of an order that was not made to YOUR specs (like the ones you purchased fro shonuff) is an inaccurate depiction...
