882vs883 1st gen old man

2004 80xxx miles 4x4 trd ext cab 1ST OWNER
I need help with making this decision on the coils. From my research I have chosen the N91S struts (unless yall have compelling arguments). So here the deal on the springs with my truck. I have a revtek spacer lift now that has killed my coils. (Loved it for 60,000 miles now but it has ruined my ride on and off-road, also I know yall hate blocks but my 1&1/4" block has been great with no sagging in my leafs yet, I don’t put any weight on it unless I'm camping which isn't often enough, but I digress, so I'm not replacing the rear yet...but I can’t wait to do so.) I have an ARB bumper now but will add (after the lift) heavy duty skid plates and a winch in the future (how soon we never know). What I need help with is do I do the 882 or 883 coils. I'm at a loss.
Thank in advance.

 

I prefer the 882s. That's what I have on my truck. Taller free height than the 883s, but the 883 has a stiffer spring rate so theortecially will handle load better (but will still be a stiffer rate). I chose the 882s because with the taller height I could deal with a fraction more sag than with the 883s without the stiffer rate and keep the final ride height about the same.

You're either accomplishing lift/load capacity with lift height or with spring rate. I chose to go with lift height. My experience has been good because the height is where I want it and the ride quality is great.

 

Thanks Box Rocket!! You have made my final decision for me so much easier!! Did you do the same struts?

 

Nitro sport shocks the 882s. I run the same setup as Box Rocket and love it!

 

uh-huh

 

So yall prefer the 90004 over the n91s. I looking at wheelers site.

 

Thanks bassman, I was hoping for your opinion too. But now i can't decide what to do... again.

 

Well, I got a month to think about it, so I'm hoping that yall can help me with my final decision. Between 882vs883 and 90003vsN91s.

 

My thought process was similar to bassman. When I did my research, the 883 is a thicker coil and shouldnt sag as much over time. with a plan to run shrockworks, warn xp9000 winch, and the v6, I didnt want to get that 'flat' feeling as the shocks sagged.

I have been running the 883 with the Nitro Sport shocks for approx. 2500 miles. At first, it was tall and a little hard. but they have since settled into a really nice, tight ride. The truck has a nice soft bounce to it on road. Offroad, it soaks up the bumps like nothing. I really like it more the more I drive it.

I am happy with my choice on the 883s. I dont think you will go wrong either way. A full OME setup is a nicely prepared system. Happy researching, and dont forget to post pics and your observations when you get it installed.

 

I have the Nitrocharger Sport shocks all around on mine.