Worn out leaf springs

[Corey383]

I bought my truck and it is pretty much all stock. The shocks were beyond shot. I bought a new set of Rancho shocks all around and it still rides terribly. I’m getting ready to install a 4” lift and figured if I need to change leaf springs this is the time. I have two options. I have a set of half ton springs with a one inch add a leaf from a Ramcharger or I have a set of three quarter ton springs. What do you think out there?

 

[captainchrysler]

If you're going to work it hard, load it heavy and/or tow with it a lot the 3/4 springs will be appreciated. If it's going to be a driver (not a dedicated work truck) you'll hate life with the ride with the heavier springs.

 

[MILO]

Put is air bags

 

[NioMarvin83]

Thanks for sharing. If the ride is still rough after new shocks, the springs could be the cause. Since you're adding a 4” lift, now is a good time to fix the suspension right.

The half-ton springs with an add-a-leaf will ride softer, but might not hold weight as well. The three-quarter-ton springs are stronger and better for hauling or towing, but the ride will be stiffer.

If you use your truck for work or carry heavy loads, go with the three-quarter-ton springs. If you want a smoother ride and don’t carry much weight, the half-ton springs with the add-a-leaf could work.

Also, make sure everything is lined up after the lift—shocks, angles, and other parts—so the ride feels better.

 

[MILO]

i once put a arched spring under the main on my old ramcharger and it raised it quite a bit so I did the front

 

[7mopar]

Thanks for sharing. If the ride is still rough after new shocks, the springs could be the cause. Since you're adding a 4” lift, now is a good time to fix the suspension right.

The half-ton springs with an add-a-leaf will ride softer, but might not hold weight as well. The three-quarter-ton springs are stronger and better for hauling or towing, but the ride will be stiffer.

If you use your truck for work or carry heavy loads, go with the three-quarter-ton springs. If you want a smoother ride and don’t carry much weight, the half-ton springs with the add-a-leaf could work.

Also, make sure everything is lined up after the lift—shocks, angles, and other parts—so the ride feels better.

Four inch suspension lifts creat more problems than they cure. Next larger tires to make the lift not look stupid. Then larger axles to handle the larger tires. Not to mention the proper lift blocks for the steering arm so the thing steers right. Longer drive shafts. Not to mention the drop down steps so one can get in and out of the thing that now sits 6 to 8 inches taller than stock.
We haven't even gotten into the taller building to park it in. So now where into the 100k range to lift a 1/2 ton truck that in places can't be parked in front of your garage over night without being reported to the HOA.
Might as well get the fishing pole out and dig up s can of worms.