Aftermarket Leaf-springs - Vote and YOU Decide

[JDUB]

I have researched and researched aftermarket leaf-springs for my raptor and I came to the conclusion I can't decide, Nationals or Deavers. Therefore, I have started a poll. Which ever manufacture has the most votes is who I will go with. Feel free to persuade me either way!

Things to consider before voting:

I have a 2013 SCAB.
I would like for the truck to sit as level as possible without the mid perch adjustment and any lowering shackles.
I will be off-roading fairly hard but not jumping (intentionally).
I will not be towing.
There will be a flush mount tool box mounted in the bed (max. of 200lbs).
I already have the outlaw bump stop kit installed (extra precaution for those "oh shit" moments).


If I have missed something please call it out and I will make the correction.

Happy Voting!!

 

[Joe M]

Why not do the mid perch too? I just did mine, and I think it is better in every way.

 

[onesickpuppy]

^^+++


PS: I went Deaver +2, because they got in my way first.... LOL

 

[JDUB]

Why not do the mid perch too? I just did mine, and I think it is better in every way.

I am extremely happy with the cush ride of the stock perch setting. I off-road for a living so I need this truck to be very dependable. It is very common for me to be 30-40 miles from any paved surface and 100 miles from any civilization. Therefore, being broke down is not an option! I guess the question should be asked, how dependable is mid-perch? What type of angles will the half-shafts, control arms, and tie rods see? Especially at full droop?

 

[Boss Hoss]

Will say this about my National HD's!! They are still like a young hotties Boobs!! Do the research..

 

[BlueSVT]

You realize people just vote for what they have right? haha

 

[JDUB]

You realize people just vote for what they have right? haha

Yeah, that's ok! Still gives me a census on what people are installing. Like I said, I am on the fence about the two and just for some insight.

 

[pat'sRAPTOR]

I have nationals an have had them for over a year and a half and can't complain. Deavers are just as awesome too you can't go wrong either way! And mid perch would be a good idea it'll help that front end from diving real bad when braking and keeps the nose outa the dirt!

 

[bstoner59]

I had the first set of Deavers and they were night and day different than the stock ones!

On my second truck I put Nationals on with the RPG package. I personally like the Nationals better but either set is going to be better than stock!

Mid perch won't cause any issues with your truck for the long term. Top perch will. THe 2 best things I did were rear springs and perch mod. I even had my truck at bottom perch and the lowered rear with the Deaver +1 and then later had the mid perch done and the springs reached to a +2. The ride difference was much better. On road or off road...it made it a whole new truck! Go with some springs and mid perch!

 

[Wilson]

I put other because I wanted to see the results. I think springs are springs who ever stands behind them better is who I'd go with.