Hope I didn't shoot myself in the foot... - Diesel Forum

WannabePSD · 03-05-2006, 01:34 AM

Well, I ended up getting the Fabtech springs I talked about in another thread....but now I'm second guessing my decision. In a move to eliminate my stacked block set-up,...which I just recently learned was a dumb mistake [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] I am going to try these out when I tow my toybox next month. I know aftermarket springs are by design softer, but does the general consensus seem to think I'll be OK towing 9500# with airbags? Are the aftermarket springs designed to accomodate that load? The X springs are soft, but does anyone know the rate or if they are single or dual rate springs? I spoke with Marty and he informed me that the 6-leaf Fabtechs are a bit stiff compared to other brands. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

I have a bad habit of second guessing my choices and I certainly don't want to be unsafe either. Anyone who is lifted w/ aftermarket springs and tows around 9K, please chime in. It's already a touchy job towing due to the X's geometry and standard equipment and I really hope I don't make it worse.

TIA

Alin

IA712 · 03-05-2006, 01:47 AM

Actually from what I understand, aftermarket springs are stiffer than stock. So you should be fine. When I talked to the Donahoe rep he told me that stock springs are the best ride you can get, that's why their 4 1/2 inch and smaller lifts are so popular.
Not sure about Fabtech, but I would venture to guess that they will handle your 9k.
Hope this helps....
Good luck. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]