Had some new Progressive rate Spring made

[LekRap]

So @beadblaster...after all you said about what happened to your truck and how bad your ride stiffened up and your truck shook apart....you put progressive springs on again???

 

[beadblaster]

I actually had 2 sets of springs. I only needed to buy a new set of shocks.

 

[LekRap]

I actually had 2 sets of springs. I only needed to buy a new set of shocks.

The point is that you put progressive springs back on your truck...after what you claimed?

 

[beadblaster]

My only other option would be icons ,fox 3.0 and they also stiffen the ride and cost $2500 plus shipping plus the difference in the canadian dollar plus 12% tax at the border puts the cost well over $3000 landed in canada. I have to get enough clearance for the 37" tires and the progressives give me the clearance.

I am heading down at the end of September to Hells Canyon,Seven devils area for a couple of weeks. I am planning to do approx 10-12 days of dirt roads and trails so we will see how well they hold up this time.

 

[Gsteve]

how are these riding on the low perch? Too soft ?

 

[LekRap]

how are these riding on the low perch? Too soft ?

I have these on low perch and am really enjoying them. Not too soft in my opinion at all. They are definitely more firm than stock springs on bottom perch, in a good way to me. These progressive springs alleviated the tension/pogo feeling of mid perch. They are a great in-between ride-between stock springs on bottom and mid perch. Hope that helps. Is definitely recommend them if you've tried mid perch and want that height but with a softer ride than that.

 

[Gsteve]

I'm on the fence. I have WSI in the back due to the stock springs awful stuttering. And lake of towing ability. I went to mid on the front and hate it. Much too stiff. I'm trying to decide on getting these springs or just going back to bottom. I don't care about height and this truck will never be on a motoX track if you know what I mean.

 

[LekRap]

I'm on the fence. I have WSI in the back due to the stock springs awful stuttering. And lake of towing ability. I went to mid on the front and hate it. Much too stiff. I'm trying to decide on getting these springs or just going back to bottom. I don't care about height and this truck will never be on a motoX track if you know what I mean.

I would say that if you were happy with stock bottom perch, then I'd honestly probably go back to that. I really like these progressive springs, but they are not as cushy and "Cadillac like" on-road ride as stock bottom. I like the balance that these give in stiffness when you combine on AND off-road performance. But if on road is your priority AND you don't care about the added height, I'd go back to stock bottom perch.

When you asked if these progressive springs were "too soft on bottom"...these springs even on bottom perch are stiffer all around then stock springs bottom perch. If soft/cushy on road ride is what your going for, you can't beat the stock bottom perch. I'd say, like others have said, these progressives on bottom perch ride somewhere between stock springs on bottom and mid perch.

 

[Gsteve]

Thanks man !! I think id be fine with the new springs but not sure if its worth spending the cash. I have to spend the money on labor anyway to drop to lower. Hmmmm....

 

[mike.s]

It seems most people who've tried these springs on mid perch say it's too harsh. Is that because mid perch causes more compression at the bottom of the spring, rendering that area of the spring useless?

If so, is it possible that the manufacturer could modify the spring and make a version for people who want to run these springs on mid perch?

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Regarding this other product from UTV:

GEISER OFFROAD PRODUCTS FORD RAPTOR F150 2" FRONT LEVELING KIT

Why are they asking if I want to run 35" tires on my Raptor? It came with 35" tires when Ford sold it to me.

Has anyone tried these? I've heard leveling kits are bad. Any reason why this one might be better?

Wow just read this thread. Looks like a really bad idea.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f5/why-spacers-bad-idea-lots-cv-axle-innards-pics-11645/