Leaf Springs

Well I posted this in the suspension forum and no one replied so I guess ill post it in here. I need new heavy duty springs for work use, I dont need a flexible off road pair....just some advice on what is the best. Pictures of your aftermarket pair is welcome! Thanks guys.

 

If you're trying to pair it with your 6" lift, you'll probably need a custom leaf pack. Deaver, or Alcan?

 

Dakars FTW!!

 

Are those the Old Man EMU springs? Or does is this a different model?

 

I'd like a set of full size springs, like for a F-150 or 1500. I regularly load the bed with a ton of wood and tow some pretty heavy weight, so a nice heavy duty pair would be perfect.

 

Yes

 

My truck has Dakars too

 

I'm going to keep my 6 inch block, will this affect the dakars or fatigue them? I don't see why they would but my factory springs just wore out so fast after I lifted it.

 

So you want 8 1/2" of lift in the rear ?

 

No, i guess i could get a shorter block and new U-bolts to make it more level in the back.

 

For the amount you are paying for a new leaf pack, you might as well get a custom leaf pack, for the lift height you want, and get rid of the block.

 

Yep

 

How much are the Dakars? Custom leaf packs from Alcan or Deaver
are pushing $800.

 

$450-500

 

Allpro Expo leaf springs: $500 not including shipping.

 

Expos only provide 4" though no ?

 

Yes, about there, unloaded.