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What leaf springs should I get??

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by kevin808, Mar 15, 2017.

  1. Mar 15, 2017 at 4:36 PM
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    kevin808

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    i ordered a new snugtop camper an wanna get new springs to help support the weight. Camper weighs 275lbs an I'm not hauling around heavy gear. Wanna get new leaf springs to prevent sagging in the rear. Since all pro has free shipping this month an I'm all the way in Hawaii, I wanna take advantage of this deal. So the choice is between all pro standards or all pro expos. What would u guys recommend??
     
  2. Mar 15, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    You might consider just Hellwig helper springs or some airbags.
     
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    IMO, Standards would be to light. Expos are very firm. There needs to be an in between spring
     
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  4. Mar 15, 2017 at 6:25 PM
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    @crux That's what I'm thinking too. I wanna go with the standards but I'm wondering if in time they will get softer an start to sag. I know ride quality will be good an not too stiff with standards.. I know for sure expos will work but then ride might be really stiff back there.. stuck in the middle an can't decide
     
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    What wrong with Dakars? It's exactly what you want. Hit up Headstrong offroad. I think there delivered price is cheaper than All pro
     
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    I'm putting on Dakars this weekend. I hope the ride ain't too stiff...
     
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    :) me too. With flip kit, superbumps and Icon 2.0's
     
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    I might just thrown some sandbags, go wheeling to break them in.
     
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    Toytec coilovers Fabtech uca's Dakars and 5100's in the back.
    Not doing the flip kit, and going with 5100s. The Icons are a better shock tho I hear.
     
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    You're still going to be happy!!!
     
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    I love my Dakars. I drive around unloaded without any complaints. When loaded with camping gear and overlanding, still no complaints. I'd recommend taking a gander at the Dakar route.

    Now. If you wanna have fun and love DIY, then maybe the Chevy leafspring mod is for you.
     
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    See the only problem I would have with buying dakars are shipping! I'm out in Hawaii an shipping springs will cost me an arm an a leg! The choice between all pro springs are because they have free shipping to Hawaii this month so I wanna take advantage of that deal an save a few hundred.. thanks guys for the opinions an keep up the feedback!!
     
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  14. Mar 16, 2017 at 12:31 AM
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    I was debating going with the standard allpro springs as well since its free shipping to Hawaii, but I went the dakar route through Headstrong Off-road. Got a pretty good deal through Marie cause I ordered a full lift kit and shipping wasn't to bad. I feel your pain though with the shipping costs for everything here. 275lbs seems like the expo springs would be a better bet, once you start throwing things in the back it starts to add up.
     
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    How much was shipping to Hawaii for the whole lift kit? How's their customer service? I'll try an hit them up for a shipping quote..
     
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    Customer service was great!!! PMed the other details
     
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    Dakars from Headstrong! They ride great on my dclb with camper shell. The perfect solution for me
     
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    They are the best, I'm ordering my Dakars from them tomorrow! Marie is amazing to speak with and super knowledgeable.
     
  19. Mar 16, 2017 at 1:58 PM
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    How much lift are I getting in the rear with the dakars an ur camper?
     
  20. Mar 16, 2017 at 3:40 PM
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    23.5" is about where she sits now. I'm not sure what is was stock.
     

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