recommended leaf for kings 2.5 extended w/ compression adjusters

so im looking for recommendations to match my kings 2.5 extended w/ compression adjusters.

looking for the overall smoothest ride for daily driving..

the trd 4x4 sport stock suspension is jarring at times and dont want that..

would just a simple aal work? any recommendations?

 

anyone?

 

Deaver U402. I've got mine setup for expedition 700# so they're a bit harsh without weight in the back but tough as nails. I believe the pack has 8 progressive leafs which are bombproof however they do and will always squeak, just the nature of the beast. When my truck is fully loaded e.g. > 800# it rides like a Cadillac.

 

hmm.. i dont carry much loads. mostly empty bed most of the time.. so having something heavy duty isnt a must.. i want more of a smooth ride without load..

 

and also something to match my 3 inch lift.

 

Give these guys a call. SUPER helpful and they can dial you in to your exact needs. http://www.filthymotorsports.com/AboutUs.asp

 

How much lift do you have?

Most leaf packs offer 3" lift and most will also be a bit stiffer for medium to heavy loads. If you dont have much of a lift you can look into the Deaver J66 however they are pretty squishy with loads.

If you need 3" you can look into Deaver, OME, Alcan, AllPro, Icon and more to see what you want.

 

out of Deaver, OME, Alcan, AllPro, Icon , which one do you recommend?

i know not all leaf are the same but out of them which one would be ideal for what i want. its going to be a 3 inch lift from kings.

 

Deaver

they are known for springs and it's literally all they do.

 

thanks.. im still new to this whole truck lifting thing but can you link me to a deaver that would work with 3 inch lift

 

I purchased my Icon setup from Icon and they recommended Deaver. I called Deaver in SoCal and they weren't the most pleasant folks but they are 100% all about springs. They use what's called a military wrap on the longest spring and shot pining etc... I've hit so hard its broken a shock perch but the Deaver's are tough AF and happy to be beaten up.

 

I went with the simple AAL from 4-Wheel Parts (https://www.4wheelparts.com/) and got the lift and ride I like. I carry a dirt bike a lot in mine and it's a non-issue.

RZ Rob

 

https://www.headstrongoffroad.com/store/p457/Deaver_Expedition_Leaf_Pack_-_U402.html

I would go with stage 1 if you are not hauling weight

 

I noticed that nobody mentioned Dakar... are they considered lower quality than all of the others mentioned above? If so, how are they measurably worse?

 

Dakar = OME

You get what you pay for. Cheap leafs with mixed reviews.

 

I had them on my 1st Gen and broke several rivets as well as bent the front keepers. Great springs but bad hardware.

 

OME has always been well respected in the Jeep community, and their BP51 kit is supposed to be damn good, so that actually surprises me.

Again, what, specifically, makes their leaf spring offerings measurably worse than the others? Lower quality metals? Sagging over time? more squeaking? Higher percentage of defects? Tougher to install? etc.

I'm trying to eliminate forum bias as a possibility and, if possible, would love to hear about tangible/measurable/quantifiable deficiencies.

 

Sags and squeaks mostly. Some surface blemishes associated to quality.

They are serviceable for sure

 

Deaver.

All they do is Leaf springs, and SOME coils they outsource.

I was there the other day picking up a bushing kit for my J59's, and their "lobby" was filled with leaf springs from race trucks, semi trucks, other companies (like Alcan and National) and even a set of rear leaf's from a Ford Model T.

 

oh i dont want anything that will squeak... thats a big no for me.