add a leaf do or don't?????

Just spend the money and get a leaf pack.

 

Just noticed you're not far from me OP.

On the ride of AAL I will concur with all the comments on ride, looks like you've done the install and are happy with it.

I added some Helwigs on my truck over the weekend and have noticed a stiffer ride which is more noticeable on my back country dirt road than when I'm riding down I94.

I was in the market of load stabilizing rather than lift, but I did get about a 1in height increase when I installed it. So far I'm happy with my Helwigs, easy to install, fair price, and appear to be good quality.

 

I like the stance of the 3 leaf rear springs on trucks prior to the 4 leaf tsb. I currently have the bilstein 5100's with Michelin 265/70/17 tires ordered. What rear leaf of the 4 pack would I remove to get that stance? I just don't like the jacked up rear end. (2015 TRD Sport DCSB 4x4)

 

What setting do you have the 5100 set at? Set at 1.75 with the 4 leaf pack will be close to level. Depending on the truck it might be slightly nose high. .85 setting will have some rake.

 

I don't have them installed yet. Wanted to lower the rear end and set the bilstein height at .85

 

I added a leaf, left the overload springs, and added a 1" block.
I installed a 2 1/2" spacer up front.
I carry 500 pounds in the bed so it sits and rides perfect.
A little stiffer than stock but that's ok, this is a truck. I don't think trucks should float like a Caddie. I love the way it sits and rides now.