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Recommended new leaf pack?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by Naveronski, Mar 27, 2019.

  1. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    Naveronski

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    My current leaf springs are almost flat, and need to be replaced.
    http://www.lowrangeoffroad.com/2005...f-springs-by-all-pro-off-road-4505t-ap-3.html

    I currently have those ^ but with a full high clearance with dual swingout, camper shell, bedslide, armor, etc, it is just way too heavy.
    I’m not looking for something super stiff, but I want to adequately support the weight.

    Looking at OME Dakar’s (EL096R), but open to anything. What do y’all suggest?
     
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  2. Mar 27, 2019 at 5:41 AM
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    Dakar heavy pack with all your equipment
     
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    That’s what I figured, and my truck looks very similar.
    Do you remember P/N or how much you paid for them?
     
  5. Mar 27, 2019 at 6:40 AM
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    Looks like a lot more money. What made it worth it to you?
     
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    For those that have Deaver or Dakar leaf kits, do you usually get squeaking? I wouldn't mind spending the money but I would be bummed to have squeaks.
     
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    https://www.fluid-film.com/

    edit: a must for Dakars
     
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    Blackout14, He sells springs they are supposedly good for heavy trucks. No personal experience with his leaves, but I hear good things about them on here.
     
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    Ah that makes sense!
     
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    How much did these lift the truck?
     
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    Sub'd....
     
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    I’m also wondering if they will be enough. Should I look to something even heavier?
     
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    You have any idea how much weight you've added?

    edit: Headstrong is pretty active on here and seems to help a lot of members out on lift questions, might want to pm them.
     
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    I’ll reach out and see what they think.
    High clearance rear bumper
    Dual swingout, two Jerry cans, spare tire
    Camper shell with Prinsu
    Bedslide, commercial flavor

    Then there’s the sliders and full skids that are split between front and rear axles.
     
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    I’ve got HD dakars an no where near as much weight I’m very pleased with the ride after a good set of shocks an they settled. They just started squeaking after 8 months with a trip to hidden Falls. Sprayed some fluid film an no more squeaks.
    @Phoosa has the blackout springs I believe perhaps he can chime in.
     

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