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RPG's "Stage 3 Kit": National Spring Leaf Springs
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<blockquote data-quote="RPG" data-source="post: 147487" data-attributes="member: 1155"><p>First off, Big J you are the man. Great write up. </p><p></p><p>With regards to the leaf springs. We have the Standard Duty and the HD version. The standard duty set-up is designed for the person who is going to do 90% of his driving with an empty bed, or an extra tire and tool kit with a few pounds when playing in the dirt. </p><p></p><p>Both versions of springs are set at the same progression rate. The difference between the two is the 2 main leafs. They are designed to cope with the extra payload. </p><p></p><p>Now, if you are running down a fast wash or whoop section the Standard duty springs with a 100-200 extra pounds in the bed would be the way to go. It will soak the wash up much more than the OE leafs ever could. But, if you are running the HD version with no weight in the bed, you will feel more of the bumps, but the progression of the spring is still the same. </p><p></p><p>However, the minute you add a full chase rack, a bunch of camping gear or whatever, you will then have the same cushy ride as the Standard version because of the extra weight.</p><p></p><p>To clarify for everyone, </p><p></p><p>Standard version = higher performance for those that with an empty bed or 1-200lbs. </p><p></p><p>The HD version = higher payload and perfect for the guy like (RaptorAddict) who always has 500-850lbs in the bed at all times.</p><p></p><p>This doesn't mean you can't throw a payload on the Standard versions for a short amount of time. We personally have had 1400lbs of leaf springs in the bed of our truck and she popped right back up after a 70 mile drive (note: this is not recommended or in any way us saying a 1400lbs payload is ok). </p><p></p><p>When choosing between the two, really ask yourself how you guys plan on using the truck. For the vast majority of us, the standards are the way to go. But if you are into long pre-runs with lots of weight and camping trips like Big J, then the HD's might be better.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps you guys understand a little more about the two versions</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks and fire away with questions.</p><p></p><p>Jarrett<span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"><span style="font-size: 9px">---------- Post added at 04:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:14 PM ----------</span></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p><span style="color: Silver"></span></p><p></p><p>Already on brotha.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RPG, post: 147487, member: 1155"] First off, Big J you are the man. Great write up. With regards to the leaf springs. We have the Standard Duty and the HD version. The standard duty set-up is designed for the person who is going to do 90% of his driving with an empty bed, or an extra tire and tool kit with a few pounds when playing in the dirt. Both versions of springs are set at the same progression rate. The difference between the two is the 2 main leafs. They are designed to cope with the extra payload. Now, if you are running down a fast wash or whoop section the Standard duty springs with a 100-200 extra pounds in the bed would be the way to go. It will soak the wash up much more than the OE leafs ever could. But, if you are running the HD version with no weight in the bed, you will feel more of the bumps, but the progression of the spring is still the same. However, the minute you add a full chase rack, a bunch of camping gear or whatever, you will then have the same cushy ride as the Standard version because of the extra weight. To clarify for everyone, Standard version = higher performance for those that with an empty bed or 1-200lbs. The HD version = higher payload and perfect for the guy like (RaptorAddict) who always has 500-850lbs in the bed at all times. This doesn't mean you can't throw a payload on the Standard versions for a short amount of time. We personally have had 1400lbs of leaf springs in the bed of our truck and she popped right back up after a 70 mile drive (note: this is not recommended or in any way us saying a 1400lbs payload is ok). When choosing between the two, really ask yourself how you guys plan on using the truck. For the vast majority of us, the standards are the way to go. But if you are into long pre-runs with lots of weight and camping trips like Big J, then the HD's might be better. Hope this helps you guys understand a little more about the two versions Thanks and fire away with questions. Jarrett[COLOR="Silver"] [SIZE=1]---------- Post added at 04:15 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:14 PM ----------[/SIZE] [/COLOR] Already on brotha. [/QUOTE]
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