GEN 2 Are my leaf springs shot?

[Nacho226]

Just wanted to know everyone's opinion on my leaf springs and how much they are really impacting the ride. I've been looking into deavers but I can't spend that kind of money right now; especially since it will be close to another $1000 just to get them installed + bump stops. In addition, if I were to get deavers I'd probably end up going +3 which would then lead me to getting eibachs up front . I don't do any serious offroading, even though I wish I did. I only go to starbucks and back . So I wanted to know, how necessary are deavers? Will they make that big of an impact that its worth the investment? Or can I just continue with the factory leafs? Any other recommendations/options that are not Icons or Deavers? Truck is currently sitting at 51K miles.


Don't mind my rust bucket of a gen 2. Bought it used from upstate New York... never doing that again.

 

[nikhsub1]

Honestly the stock springs in the rear are the worst part of the entire truck. Deavers make a HUGE difference. No need for +3 - I run +2 with Fox 3.0.s and the truck is level.

 

[dfauerbach]

I did the Eibach's up front and Deaver +1 in rear love it

 

[Nacho226]

I did the Eibach's up front and Deaver +1 in rear love it

I've heard of a lot of people getting a reverse rake aka nose high stance by going with +2 and eibachs in the front. Is that not the case for you?

 

[nikhsub1]

I've heard of a lot of people getting a reverse rake aka nose high stance by going with +2 and eibachs in the front. Is that not the case for you?

I think he means +3. +2 is stock height, this removes the 2" blocks. +3 is 1" higher than stock.

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

I’m dead level with +2 HDs and OE front springs.

 

[Nacho226]

I’m dead level with +2 HDs and OE front springs.

So I’m assuming for eibachs up front you would have to go +3

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

I would think

 

[thatJeepguy]

I’m dead level with +2 HDs and OE front springs.

How much stiffer is the ride on road?

 

[Big Blue]

Just wanted to know everyone's opinion on my leaf springs and how much they are really impacting the ride. I've been looking into deavers but I can't spend that kind of money right now; especially since it will be close to another $1000 just to get them installed + bump stops. In addition, if I were to get deavers I'd probably end up going +3 which would then lead me to getting eibachs up front . I don't do any serious offroading, even though I wish I did. I only go to starbucks and back . So I wanted to know, how necessary are deavers? Will they make that big of an impact that its worth the investment? Or can I just continue with the factory leafs? Any other recommendations/options that are not Icons or Deavers? Truck is currently sitting at 51K miles.
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Don't mind my rust bucket of a gen 2. Bought it used from upstate New York... never doing that again.

Yes, those leaf springs are completely shot. Deavers are one of the best suspension upgrades you can make. No need for aftermarket bump stops. Get +2 Deavers for a level ride, you only need +3 Deavers if also raising the front or have a seriously heavy bed load. It also should not cost $1k for the install, it's a 3-hour job max.