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OME Dakar vs. All Pro vs. Deaver vs. Alcan

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by TXTaco13, Jul 30, 2015.

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Which leaf pack offers the best all around performance?

  1. OME Dakar

    111 vote(s)
    43.2%

  2. Deaver

    94 vote(s)
    36.6%

  3. All Pro

    34 vote(s)
    13.2%

  4. Alcan

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    7.0%
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  1. Jul 30, 2015 at 10:47 AM
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    What is the difference between these? Are some for just hauling and low speeds? Others for faster speeds? Which one is the best "all around" leaf pack? I do have a shell fyi.
     
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  2. Jul 30, 2015 at 11:01 AM
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    OME - I would say all around/heavy loads
    Alcan/Deaver - they can make you a custom leaf pack to your specs/needs/wants
    AllPro - A bit more flexy as they do not have overload leafs

    Could be wrong, but that's my take on the differences.
     
    geekhouse23, Jul 30, 2015
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  3. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:40 PM
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    I went with Skyjackers and they are surprisely smooth and can hold loads very well. I have carried heavy stuff on the bed already and have had no need to inflate the air-ride bags so far. it also gave me a 1.5" lift. I came with the 1" blocks because they sell them as a 2.5" lift leaf springs, but I did not have to use the blocks, cause I wanted it to be leveled.
     
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  4. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:43 PM
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    In the same boat. My 2015 leafs are already flat and kind of doing a reverse curve per se. I don't haul and was going to go with an AAL but figured a new full leaf pack would be best. So what should I get to go with a full 3 inches up front?
     
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  5. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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  6. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:48 PM
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    You're in the thread brother I knew you would respond. So what'cha think?
     
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  7. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:50 PM
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    Could do Alcan or Deaver and get a custom pack tailored to your wants and needs. It's always difficult with the flat stock leafs/gonna go AAL, but think a new pack is best/but doesn't haul crowd.

    My vote, custom pack.
     
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  8. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:52 PM
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    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm where would I get such Custom pack?
     
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  9. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:52 PM
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  10. Jul 30, 2015 at 12:53 PM
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    Is that a full leaf set OZ-T?
     
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  11. Jul 30, 2015 at 1:02 PM
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    Yes.
     
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  12. Jul 30, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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    Not badly priced either. Thanks guys
     
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  13. Jul 30, 2015 at 8:32 PM
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    Looks like some of the ones from Wheelers are more light duty, except for the Deavers. I'm trying to find a pack that'll ride well that won't sag like a pair of old ladies tits if I put 3-400 pounds in the back occasionally. If I got the Dakars and removed the third leaf, would it ride well and be able to carry loads ok? And I have heard the Dakars squeak alot?
     
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  14. Jul 30, 2015 at 8:47 PM
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    Dakars squeak, but it's not terrible. If you want a leaf pack that won't sag and gives you a good ride with weight then go with dakars, if you will be sparingly adding weight then just get expos. Dakars are a stiff ride when no weight is on them.
     
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  15. Jul 30, 2015 at 8:48 PM
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    even with pulling the 3rd spring or overload? Even with a shell?
     
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  16. Jul 30, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    Expos provide more lift than Dakars with essentially the same load carrying capacity though no ?
     
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  17. Jul 30, 2015 at 8:51 PM
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    Get the Wheelers HD pack or Dakars
     
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  18. Jul 30, 2015 at 8:57 PM
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    Pulling the overload will decrease that stiffness and having weight in the back will too. Dakars really smooth out with weight and are a great leaf pack.
     
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    I really like my allpro standard leafs they ride really good it was a huge difference compared to stock leaves w/ a 1/2 broken AAL

    Only thing annoyed is 1 plastic spacer bushing squeaky reducer thingy came out already heh.
     
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    I have all pro standards on a dcsb. To me, they ride really stiff with no load. Now with a topper and some other stuff, about 300 lbs total, the ride is really nice. Also, the truck sits about level with appx 300-350 lbs in back. They articulate well enough that I'm pretty sure my rear shocks (OME) are stopping downward travel. They don't squeak. A downside is that they relocate the axle 1" backward. I also have the all pro hitch and bumper, and can't get a 33" tire underneath. If I had the extra inch, I think I could. My current spare is about 32.3, and it rubs the diff just barely.
     
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