Best option for AALs and full sets?

i need help deciding whats a better option for AALs and full sets for 3rd gens?

 

Deaver or OME Heavy Dakar (get the heavies because you can simply remove the overload spring and have mediums). This is based on my research I don’t plan on replacing until my shocks and struts wear out.

 

It probably (certainly?) depends on how you intend to use you truck. DD on 100% pavement - stock leafs.

 

Would be very helpful to share:

• Why you need new leafs
• How you use your truck
• How much weight you’ll have in the bed day to day

With this information the forum can assist with better recommendations.

 

If I can piggy back on this thread I have similar question. Planning to put a canopy on my truck that will weigh around 300lbs. Add another 2-300 for gear and build out. Plus 350lbs or so for moto plus rack. I'd estimate 500lbs extra weight for day to day driving and 1000lbs for road trip weight.

The other consideration for me is I can't have a significant lift. I only have about 2" clearance in the garage as is. The added weight will offset any lift but I'm a relative noob to these considerations, so any input or thoughts are appreciated. No hardcore offroading. I drive a lot of forest roads some of which can be a bit gnarly but only what a stock truck can reasonably handle. I'd like to keep mods to a minimum.

 

Im trying to do a little bit of off roading and get height but also have strength to load up heavy. Cinder blocks. Fire wood. Quads etc. Also planning of maxing out towing capacity. Dont want it to sag a lot

 

Old Man Emu (OME) Dakar medium duty or heavy duty would be a great choice given what you’re looking for.

Medium duty plus a set of air bags would likely be the best, but extra components if you’re up for that.

 

Icon RXT worked well for me. I used stage 1 as I didn’t carry any weight and it was an improvement to the ride. I know people have used Stage 2 and 3 with weight carrying with success.

 

I have dakar mediums.. I have a diamond back cover on full time (70 pounds) and I carry a Tepui tent on C4 bed racks that weighs 100 pounds here n there plus camping gear and have no issues. I like it

 

If I were looking for a leaf pack I would take a hard look at Dobinsons, 111R or 112Rs.