NickPic83
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So here is something I haven't really seen talked about here. Running WSI HD leaf springs with oem and aftermarket pads or no bump stops since the WSI don't come with the pads. I know the obvious answer is going to be to run an aftermarket bump stop kit, better be safe than sorry, don't be a poverty raptor 
, etc.... lol i have nothing against the aftermarket kits except the price tag for something i feel i dont need.....there are many members here that could benefit from progressive leaf packs and don't NEED upgraded bump stops but what do we do....
this applies to me I feel. I run slower speed stuff and rarely jump and if I do, its small. in my area there really isnt much for big whoops or anything like that. at the same time I want the rear of the truck to handle better offroad, reduce/eliminate wheel hop, and be able to tow and haul better.
I am looking to run the WSI leaf springs and I do not want to run upgraded bump stops. so my options are a bump pad like this
Rear Raptor Bump Stop Mounts
OR
run no bump stops at all. this was something that was suggested to me. with the arch and spring rate of the leafs it would take a very large impact to compress the suspension enough to fully compress and damage anything. worst case scenario the frame wouldn't bend but the rear shocks could fully compress and blow out. this is how Jimmy runs the WSI Green Raptor that many people have seen in person and/or in videos running hard offroad, jumps and all.
so to sum up this long post, what have others done that run WSI leafs and even if u don't run them whats your thoughts?
my setup will be the WSI HD springs with an adjustable drop shackle http://www.roughcountry.com/lowering-shackles-rc0502.html . then this thread will help me decide on what to do bump stop wise. so the truck will sit a inch or 2 higher in the rear than stock when done
, etc.... lol i have nothing against the aftermarket kits except the price tag for something i feel i dont need.....there are many members here that could benefit from progressive leaf packs and don't NEED upgraded bump stops but what do we do....this applies to me I feel. I run slower speed stuff and rarely jump and if I do, its small. in my area there really isnt much for big whoops or anything like that. at the same time I want the rear of the truck to handle better offroad, reduce/eliminate wheel hop, and be able to tow and haul better.
I am looking to run the WSI leaf springs and I do not want to run upgraded bump stops. so my options are a bump pad like this
Rear Raptor Bump Stop Mounts
OR
run no bump stops at all. this was something that was suggested to me. with the arch and spring rate of the leafs it would take a very large impact to compress the suspension enough to fully compress and damage anything. worst case scenario the frame wouldn't bend but the rear shocks could fully compress and blow out. this is how Jimmy runs the WSI Green Raptor that many people have seen in person and/or in videos running hard offroad, jumps and all.
so to sum up this long post, what have others done that run WSI leafs and even if u don't run them whats your thoughts?
my setup will be the WSI HD springs with an adjustable drop shackle http://www.roughcountry.com/lowering-shackles-rc0502.html . then this thread will help me decide on what to do bump stop wise. so the truck will sit a inch or 2 higher in the rear than stock when done
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