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Leaf springs

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by drail9696, May 30, 2019.

  1. May 30, 2019 at 11:33 PM
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    D7F1E953-7A45-4ACC-A9D4-771576D7575E.jpg I’m currently on oem springs. With a 3” block, AAL, and using cb +3 shackle. I’m certain my leaf springs are worn out and I want to get rid of that spacer under the leafs. What is a fairly affordable setup? And do I just look for springs with the same amount of lift as the block provided? 8D7E5306-B497-4464-AB9E-BBE22D42647E.jpg
     
  2. May 31, 2019 at 1:40 AM
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  3. May 31, 2019 at 2:00 AM
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    I picked up my Icon RXT leaf packs from Ebay for $700 a few months ago. That seemed like the best bang for the buck when I was searching.
     
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  4. May 31, 2019 at 3:09 AM
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    Do I just get one with the same amount of lift as I get with the spacer block? Or do I go a little taller In case they settle?
     
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  5. May 31, 2019 at 3:10 AM
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    They only have one option! And then when you get it, you can adjust it to fit your needs
     
  6. May 31, 2019 at 4:45 AM
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    Hard to tell from that photo, but your springs don't look too bad to me. Unrelated question, what are those tires you're sitting on? I like them!
     
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  7. May 31, 2019 at 5:46 AM
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    Maybe think about getting custom 4-6 inch lift made. Atlas, Deaver, etc
     
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  8. May 31, 2019 at 5:54 AM
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  9. May 31, 2019 at 5:55 AM
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    I have/had both the Atlas and Alcan springs. Alcan springs failed within months (no more than 3 months old) and their customer service was horrible. I currently have the Atlas leafs now which have survived for 2 plus years and still doing well.
     
  10. May 31, 2019 at 6:05 AM
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    I'm surprised your Alcans failed so quickly. Alcan is one of THE go to places for custom springs. Alcan is a stones throw from Moab and a lot of their springs have passed the Moab test many times over on all kinds of 4X4s. Up till now have only seen positive reviews with Alcan users. I have heard that customer service could kick it up a few notches. They are busy but no excuse.
     
  11. May 31, 2019 at 9:24 AM
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    I read a lot about these failing... Another reason I went with Icon.
     
  12. May 31, 2019 at 9:25 AM
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    I have my icon pack at 4" with a +1 shackle. Its a little stiffer than stock, but not bad at all compared to some lifted rigs I've driven
     
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  13. May 31, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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    There is also Deavers.
     
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  14. May 31, 2019 at 9:33 AM
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    Just curious as to what is failing on the Alcans? I'm finding lots more positive reviews than negative. Actually quite popular and great reviews over on TacomaWorld. I know that getting the desired height can be iffy and have seen where new sets had to be shipped out with different leafs. That would suck for sure.
     
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  15. May 31, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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    Yeah, I haven't read about any Alcan failures and the leaf packs they made for my T100 & Tundra never let me down.
     
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  16. May 31, 2019 at 10:26 AM
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    Not easy to find negative reviews on Alcans. Extremely easy finding positive reviews. Anything can fail. Alcan has been supplying custom springs for serious off roaders for a long time and has a very good rep. Their website is chock full of their custom built springs on all kinds of rigs. Ideally the thing to do is actually go there if feasible. For us front range CO folks it's only 3 hours or so to Grand Junction. Once there you can get the springs custom fitted and get any adjustments done. A true custom fit that few offer.:thumbsup:
     
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    Stop bragging, some of us don't have mountains in our backyard. ;) Or state. Or region. :sadviolin:

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  18. May 31, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    Yeah....but you do have Kansas City BBQ!:drool::drool::drool::bikewheelie:
     
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    Deavers is good too.
     
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    I would check out the Icon RXT on Option 3. If you do not carry a lot of weight it should give you the height you are looking for.
     
  21. May 31, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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    Our Utah members are even closer. Grand Junction is not far from Utah border. Wouldn't be surprised if Utah is one of Alcan's largest customer base.
     
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    They’re fuel Gripper M/T. Very quiet! But I have straight pipes so not like tires noise would bug me lol
     
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    And that side is okay, the other side, the leafs are wavy.
     
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    Either way, a lift spring of the proper height will be better than a combo of blocks and add a leaf etc
     
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    I’m speaking with Deaver now on Instagram. Thanks fellas
     
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    I have mine at 4 too, but with a +3 shackle! I’m lifted on a 7in bds! And with completely removing the block and adding the new leaf pack! It doesn’t bottom out like before and handles weight greatly!
     
  27. Jun 1, 2019 at 9:10 AM
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    Bottom out? You mean get a real loud bang on small bumps? Becaus ethats what I’m experiencing
     
  28. Jun 1, 2019 at 9:50 AM
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    No, like before with maybe 750 pounds in the bed, it would bottom out, meaning would touch the bump stops! I never got a bang tho
     
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    They flattened bad enough (6” costume height) but lost about 3” of height
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