GEN 2 Deavers +3 1-inch lift Something's not Right

[OEMPlus Raptor]

My Deavers were HD +3. My sticker looks like yours. Installed them this past Saturday. Here are the before and after measurements.

For reference, stock was:
Driver Front - 40.5 in
Passenger Front - 40.5 in
Driver rear - 41.75 in
Passenger Rear - 41.5 in

With Deaver +3 and Eibach Springs:
Driver Front - 42.06 in
Passenger Front - 41.88 in
Driver rear - 42.88 in
Passenger Rear - 43 in

My father in law and I bought our Raptor one week apart. He uses his as a mall crawler. I actually have taken my off road and towed our 6000 lbs travel trailer. Your measurements match those of my father in laws, but on mine I'm level and I'm at 40.5 and 40.75 in the rear. My springs have settled and I plan on adding Deavers or Icon springs. Thanks for posting your measurements. It helps us trying to decide.

 

[fl1by]

I had a similar issue with my 2014 deavers +3. Look at the shackle bolts. If they are installed from the wrong direction (bolt head on the wrong side - treads next to the frame) the the threaded portion of the bolt will catch on the frame rail and keep the spring from compressing.

 

[Jay Bogard]

Despite the ride height changes how would you say the HD Deavers have affected big and small bump comfort? Did you notice less wheel hop?

FYI, you can get longer shackles from Camberg that will lower your rear ride height by an inch.

I installed Eibach springs 4 months ago and like the stance and didn't appreciate a degraded ride.

 

[RaptorRnr]

Despite the ride height changes how would you say the HD Deavers have affected big and small bump comfort? Did you notice less wheel hop?

FYI, you can get longer shackles from Camberg that will lower your rear ride height by an inch.

I installed Eibach springs 4 months ago and like the stance and didn't appreciate a degraded ride.

I have a gradual curve in a 50mph zone on a street near my house. It has a pavement bump near the end of it. As I was researching Deavers on these forums, I read several references to the elimination of the hop and immediately thought of that curve. Upon returning home the day of the install, I made sure I drove that curve and confirmed that the Deavers eliminated the hop. I'm looking forward to off-roading to enjoy the same enhancement at speed.

 

[Badgertits]

Despite the ride height changes how would you say the HD Deavers have affected big and small bump comfort? Did you notice less wheel hop?

FYI, you can get longer shackles from Camberg that will lower your rear ride height by an inch.

I installed Eibach springs 4 months ago and like the stance and didn't appreciate a degraded ride.

Are you saying the eibachs hurt the ride?

 

[quikag]

I got the regular Deavers +3 installed at Texas Motorworx in Dallas yesterday with I think the Icon bump pads. Back end is a touch higher (no where near as high as the OP) and the ride quality is noticeably improved. Just seems a lot more linear/progressive over bumps around town. I love it.

 

[quikag]

Here are some pics I just took:

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[MTF]

Here are some pics I just took:

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You should use the top u-bolt bracket from the stock springs that keep the u-bolt a from moving.

And you should look into getting the strike plate for upgraded springs since you need to remove the stock strike horn.


Also I recommend upgrading the rear shackles, the stock ones allow too much side movement.

 

[quikag]

You should use the top u-bolt bracket from the stock springs that keep the u-bolt a from moving.
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And you should look into getting the strike plate for upgraded springs since you need to remove the stock strike horn.
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Also I recommend upgrading the rear shackles, the stock ones allow to much side movement.

Did TMX do the install wrong or is it just preference? I need to know whether I should take it back. Truck is 95% a pavement princess.

 

[MTF]

It's your truck, if you're never going to drive it hard or off-roading where you might bottom out, I'd say you're ok.
I am a little surprised that TMX would leave out the top u-bolt keeper though.