Geiser Bro's Raptor Progressive Springs

[Kahuna]

Just delivered, thanks again Max.

 

[Relentless]

I installed mine today. It wasn't all that bad. The first side took a few hours and the next side took about 40 minutes.
The ride is much better. Well worth it.

 

[tahitiansoul]

pics?

 

[Smokinjo]

I installed mine today. It wasn't all that bad. The first side took a few hours and the next side took about 40 minutes.
The ride is much better. Well worth it.

Did you go mid perch or stay on bottom perch? Curious as to the results and opinion on ride quality now?

 

[JnJraptor]

I installed mine tonight. I left the perch at mid perch. Haven't done the test drive. Really not a bad install. As far as time it was similar to what was stated above, about 3 1/2 -4 hrs the majority spent on the first one. If you do mid perch make sure you don't set the coil compressors to close to the end of the springs. First one I couldn't get the compressor out once spring was set and had to re do it. A little tough compressing it to go mid perch but not bad once you get the first one.

 

[JnJraptor]

Oh and truck looks to sit dead level with my +3 deavers in rear

 

[Relentless]

Did you go mid perch or stay on bottom perch? Curious as to the results and opinion on ride quality now?

I was on mid with stock spring but went back to bottom with these new springs.
Ride is great. Less harsh for sure

 

[JnJraptor]

Did you go mid perch or stay on bottom perch? Curious as to the results and opinion on ride quality now?

I was already at mid perch and left it on mid. I don't have a good opinion on ride change yet as I have driven it to alignment shop and that's it. But the drive did seem nice and appeared to be a little less harsh then mid with stock spring. More to come once I really get to try it out

 

[Turning Blue]

I was on mid with stock spring but went back to bottom with these new springs.
Ride is great. Less harsh for sure

Did you take any before and after height measurements? If not, does it seem comparable to mid height, taller or shorter?

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I was already at mid perch and left it on mid. I don't have a good opinion on ride change yet as I have driven it to alignment shop and that's it. But the drive did seem nice and appeared to be a little less harsh then mid with stock spring. More to come once I really get to try it out

Looking forward to hearing more about the ride at mid perch. Looks pretty tall from the picture you posted. Did they have any problems getting it aligned on mid perch?

 

[Relentless]

I didn't take any measurements before though I wish I had now.
For reference, I was on mid perch on stock springs then changed to bottom perch with the progressive springs.
The truck looked a bit taller to me after I set it back down on the ground. But on my drive home from my shop, I swear the head lights were lower which means a lower front end. I just really don't know.

I may end up moving them up to mid perch eventually but I'll keep the where they're at for now.
I don't feel the brake dive that I've heard someone else talk about. It just feels good. Less harsh for sure. I haven't driven it hard yet so your miles may vary.

I would second the comment above about placement of the spring compressors on the geiser spring. Keep it a couple of spots up from where it starts to taper. Mine got stuck in the taper. Luckily I rented two sets, otherwise it would have been a pain in the ass.

Another problem I ran into on the first side was the placement of the ring that goes on above the spring cup. I put it in upside down which changed the angle of the spring cup and made the spring crooked. Ended up having to pull it back out. Stupid mistake but could have easily been avoided had I marked it or taken pictures.
Some of these things may be no brainers to mechanics or guys with experience but that's not me so I should have taken a few extra steps to make sure it went more smoothly.
Like I said before, the first side took a few hours and the second side took 40 minutes going slow. It's really easy once you figure it out the first time.