Should I go with 887 or 888 on 3rd Gen 5100's?

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5160 & progressive in the rear....do NOT use blocks. Axle wrap & shyt ride

Axle wrap is the rotation of an axle opposite the circular torque created by acceleration. Axle wrap is one of the major drive shaft breakage problems in lifted vehicles and can be cured usually by ladder bars or traction bars that prevent the axle from rotating. If the axle rotates too much, the pinion yoke and the drive shaft yoke will hit and pry themselves out of position. That is when people say, "I keep throwing u-joints." People say the same thing when the U-bolts are over-torqued.

 

Thanks for input. I think I am set on adding the progressive 3 leaf and removing the overload. Does removing the factory overload mean I cannot load weight in the bed or tow? I don't want to say I will never do those things. For now I am a city boy, but I am working on moving out to the boonies.

 

Not at all it just means it might sag a bit more with heavier loads

 

I know this was a long time ago but am curious how this lift worked out for you. I am trying to do the same thing and with the same size tires. Did you go with 887 and rear ol removed on the 3 aal’s. I was concerned about too much rake with ol in and also curious how much lift you maintain with 887. Thanks!

 

Here is that size with no lift for reference

 

I have a big rake with 5100 and 887. Would 888 help?