Suspension rebuild, THOUGHTS?

SO... currently I am running a 2.5" Strut spacer and a 1" rear block, I installed this lift before i was more knowledgeable. I also have a 1" body lift which I am going to keep.

Here is my new plan, I would like others constructive opinions before placing an order:

*end goal: run 285/75s with minimal trimming*

front:
Camburg Uni-Ball UCA
OME Nitrocharger Strut set with OME 2887
Revtek Diff Drop
Icon Sway Bar relocation

Rear:
Wheeler's 1.5" AAL
& keep current 1" block

THANKS
-Nick

 

my thoughts...

887's are going to be super stiff for your truck.

I would ditch the block in the rear.

 

How would you achieve 3" of lift?

 

887's are the same spring rate as 885s arent they?

They're just longer.

But yeah ditch the block and just get a progressive AAL and keep the overload in.

 

Is thr progressive AAL the single add a leaf?

 

No it is a 3 leaf aal. A little more expensive but worth it from what I hear.

 

Regular Heavy Duty

 

so it looks like these are only 1.5" of lift? how will this look with 3" in the front?

 

Should look pretty level. Pretty sure Moose (the guy who commented earlier) was running 885s with a 1.5" progressive at some point. You could check out his build.

Also, They will give you 1.5" if you take the overload out when you install them. If you leave the overload leaf in, you should be around 2". If you load the bed down this might be a good idea. Depends on your needs.

 

I went ome all around 885s with 10mm spacer plate and dakars
Still had to trim with 1.25 spacers
Going to 886s in jam when my SOS front and high clear rear are ready

 

why not the 887s ?

 

886's have a heavier spring rate and are designed to be used with a heavier load in the front and not to sag under that additional weight.
The 887's are the same spring rate as the 885's but are longer so they net you more lift over the 885s but will sag slightly under additional weight.

 

Okay, good to know. At the moment I am not too concerned about additional weight up front.

 

Well said

 

Everyone seems to be in on agreement for the front,

For the rear:

1.5" progressive AAL? Dakars leaf package?

1" block?

 

Dakars.

 

^^ the best but more expensive option

 

also I like the $150 AAL over the $400 kit... already committed to the $700 UCAs

 

My AAL lasted 32xx miles and then started sagging really bad. Just my experience with them..they're a bandaid solution to a crappy set of leafs. New leaf pack is the way to go IMHO