Deaver +3 or +4 (Live Shock Reset on page 3)

[RaptorVette]

Alright everyone, I had the Eibachs and Deaver + 4 HD's and drop shackles installed today.

Before measurements:
Front - 40in
Rear - 40in (with jack, tools and tool box and Retax cover) No weight stock was 41.5

After measurements:
Front - 41.5in
Rear Driver side - 41.75in ( jack is on this side)
Rear Passenger side - 42in

As far as ride, it feels very close to stock, I'm really happy with the results. I'll post pics later, it looks pretty damn close to being level.

 

[TurboTJ]

Alright everyone, I had the Eibachs and Deaver + 4 HD's and drop shackles installed today.

Before measurements:
Front - 40in
Rear - 40in (with jack, tools and tool box and Retax cover) No weight stock was 41.5

After measurements:
Front - 41.5in
Rear Driver side - 41.75in ( jack is on this side)
Rear Passenger side - 42in

As far as ride, it feels very close to stock, I'm really happy with the results. I'll post pics later, it looks pretty damn close to being level.

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How much did the drop shackles decrease the rear height?

Do you notice the ride being rougher with the HD rear springs?

 

[RaptorVette]

I think the drop shackles bring it down around an inch. It might be a little stiffer in the rear, but with the Live Valve shocks it rides pretty good. I've had the +3 HD springs on my Gen 1 Raptor, NO drop shackles and over 300lbs in the bed. I think these rear springs will really shine on high speed offroad and carrying more weight or towing.

 

[06HAOLE]

I put on Deaver +3HD springs yesterday to complement my Eibach springs up front on my 2019 Supercab. I still have the RPG bump kit to install in the next few weeks.

Measurements with empty bed:

Front: 42” ground to fender

Rear: 44” ground to fender

On Offroad trips I run a SDHQ tire rack with 2 spare tires, Pro Eagle jack, and 2 fuel jugs.

I’m going to keep two tires in the bed for now and see if the rake decreases after a few weeks

 

[IndianaRaptor]

I put on Deaver +3HD springs yesterday to complement my Eibach springs up front on my 2019 Supercab. I still have the RPG bump kit to install in the next few weeks.

Measurements with empty bed:

Front: 42” ground to fender

Rear: 44” ground to fender

On Offroad trips I run a SDHQ tire rack with 2 spare tires, Pro Eagle jack, and 2 fuel jugs.

I’m going to keep two tires in the bed for now and see if the rake decreases after a few weeks

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Damn clean Scab ! Post some more pics of it if you would. I’ve got a 18’ scab with eibachs up front and looking to do rear springs here soon. How are you liking those Deaver +3 HD’s ? Is it a lot stiffer with a empty bed ? Was looking at + 3 or + 4 regular springs. I don’t think I would need the HD since I don’t tow anything big and all I carry on a daily basis is a bed cover and some tow straps

 

[06HAOLE]

Damn clean Scab ! Post some more pics of it if you would. I’ve got a 18’ scab with eibachs up front and looking to do rear springs here soon. How are you liking those Deaver +3 HD’s ? Is it a lot stiffer with a empty bed ? Was looking at + 3 or + 4 regular springs. I don’t think I would need the HD since I don’t tow anything big and all I carry on a daily basis is a bed cover and some tow straps

These Deaver HDs made the truck a lot smoother to the point that my wife made comments about it. I carry a lot of weight on my offroad trips so I had to go with the HDs over the SDs. My only issue is the ride current height. I might add a 1” drop shackle to get the ride height where I want it. I should be level with my full camping load out and have a 1” rake when the truck is empty.

Here is a photo of how bad the truck was sagging on stock leafs.

 

[DINOZR]

These Deaver HDs made the truck a lot smoother to the point that my wife made comments about it. I carry a lot of weight on my offroad trips so I had to go with the HDs over the SDs. My only issue is the ride current height. I might add a 1” drop shackle to get the ride height where I want it. I should be level with my full camping load out and have a 1” rake when the truck is empty.

Here is a photo of how bad the truck was sagging on stock leafs.


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How many pounds you think you have to cause that level of sag?

Good info in this thread. Thanks for posting!

 

[06HAOLE]

How many pounds you think you have to cause that level of sag?

Good info in this thread. Thanks for posting!

I probably had 500lbs in the bed and did almost 500 dirt miles from Colorado and New Mexico.

 

[RaptorVette]

Edit: I re-installed the stock shackles and shortly after this post and with the rear tires @ 34psi, the rear was still at 42inch from fender to the ground.

Alright everyone, I had the Eibachs and Deaver + 4 HD's and drop shackles installed today.

Before measurements:
Front - 40in
Rear - 40in (with jack, tools and tool box and Retax cover) No weight stock was 41.5

After measurements:
Front - 41.5in
Rear Driver side - 41.75in ( jack is on this side)
Rear Passenger side - 42in

As far as ride, it feels very close to stock, I'm really happy with the results. I'll post pics later, it looks pretty damn close to being level.

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[Sheeepdog18]

With the Deaved+3 HD, The ride quality didn't suffer or too stiff when your bed is empty or light load? I am on the fence with that set up but I don't do heavy off road at all just some back road camping trips with a lot of camping gears and a RTT. 90% of the time the bed with have less then 60 lbs in it.