[got-h2o]

Quick question, have you ever driven a truck with the above springs? Not being a smart ass, just asking. I ask b/c my buddie just put a set on his and I think the truck rides great, if not better than before, and he got the heaviest ones they had. The only reason my Cummins hasn't got them yet is b/c my MVP sits perfectly level on the ground and cleans extremely well. I have a feeling the 2.5" or so would hurt that. That being said, he switched from 265's to 285's and the springs and he got a full 5". 140k plowing miles on a heavy Cummins probably squatted the factory springs a bit though.

My other buddie did a set on his as well and got 3" with just the springs. I haven't ridden in it, but as far as I know he's pleased with the ride.

 

[got-h2o]

These are where they got theirs:

http://www.strutmasters.com/Truck-or-Van-SuperCoils-Kit-p/ssc-23-2.htm

 

[hardwoodcd]

thanks for the info. hey got h2o, did your buddies get the ssc22 or the ssc23? thanks

 

[got-h2o]

23's. I actually plowed with the truck all day today. Handles the 8611 great. I have however driven it without the plow as well. Too bad you're not local, I'd get you to go for a ride in it.

Install is easy as can be too if you have or can rent a spring compressor.

 

[got-h2o]

And don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to sell these things, doesn't matter to me what you do. I just think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the results. I was.

 

[huskerfan523]

I have the 23's, and am very happy with them. with a hemi, it lifted a full 3in, and the only complaint i have is that my factory shocks are a little too short, and they bottom out(top out?) when I hit large bumps/speed bumps, etc. as far as the general ride is concerned, it is a little rougher, but considering its a truck to begin with, not bad. I will say that you will need about an inch in the back to get it back to level if you have a hemi, in your case, diesel might be different. I have a 3in block with no factory spacers in the back and it is perfectly level with no ballast or plow. keep in mind, I need to replace my shocks with longer ones, you should plan on it with the 23's. overall very happy with them, squat about 1/2 to 5/8 in with plow.

 

[hardwoodcd]

I am definately going with new shocks when I do the whole deal. I was wondering about the new coils maybe lifting the front up to much. I guess we will see. I am going to do the project one the plow season is over.

 

[got-h2o]

Ya my buddies both got new shocks when they did them. You're in there, you may as well.

 

[huskerfan523]

Ya in hindsight I wish I would have

 

[ProSeasons]

The OP's original question was about leveling his truck, nothing about carrying more. Spacers will do that just fine. The stock coils also handle plows and cummins engines fine, a 2" spacer will still carry a plow 2" higher than stock without a coil. Does it increase capacity? No, does it change the ride, no which is all my point. For some reason guys think that putting spacers are stupid and a "band aid" where the guys like myself who use spacers simply don't care for the ride of a stiffer spring the remaining 9 months of the year when driving my truck. And for the 3 months that the plow is on my truck for a fraction of the time, the spacer and stock springs hold the weight just fine.

Again. Why ADD a spacer when you could intall a LONGER spring, thus eliminating the need for the spacer, get the leveling you wanted AND add 2 or 3 MORE coils to your suspension, netting you a BETTER than factory ride because your new longer springs HAVE MORE COILS than a stock spring. More coil or more winds on a set of springs IMPROVES the SPRING RATE. A better spring rate equals a better RIDE.

Yes, better than the factory ride. SuperCoils are not just STIFF. Moog Cargo Coils are stiff. Been there, done that. I broke those. SuperCoils are a stronger spring with a better spring RATE. Meaning a better ride.

Why not get a better ride AND more capacity AND 2 1/2 inches of leveling lift????

 

[hardwoodcd]

Hey proseasons, what I don't get is you are preaching the coils (which is the way I am going) but in an earlier post you said that I should "stick with a simple spacer set up" wth?

 

[sd_truck_tech]

Hey Casey,

I agree with the large amount of feedback haha. If your concerned about the ride with no plow I wouldn't go with HD coils but if you are leaning that way and the truck is basically a work truck you can try these here Ram 2500 HD Coils for Plow. Manufacturer is Tuftruck. We've had a couple of our guys use them already and are very happy.

PM me for a coupon if you're interested.

 

[plowguy43]

Again. Why ADD a spacer when you could intall a LONGER spring, thus eliminating the need for the spacer, get the leveling you wanted AND add 2 or 3 MORE coils to your suspension, netting you a BETTER than factory ride because your new longer springs HAVE MORE COILS than a stock spring. More coil or more winds on a set of springs IMPROVES the SPRING RATE. A better spring rate equals a better RIDE.

Yes, better than the factory ride. SuperCoils are not just STIFF. Moog Cargo Coils are stiff. Been there, done that. I broke those. SuperCoils are a stronger spring with a better spring RATE. Meaning a better ride.

Why not get a better ride AND more capacity AND 2 1/2 inches of leveling lift????

Because any replacement coil with a higher capacity that I've tried has always returned a stiff ride without weight on the front end. Secondly, they cost more money. Third, Stock coils can handle the weight fine and if a little more height is all that is wanted then spacers do the trick. My spacers are all steal and powdercoated, $55 shipped to my house. I haven't found a better deal anywhere. And for the remaining 90% of the time I drive my truck it rides like it came from the factory.

With that being said, No I have not tried supercoils. But I suspect shock choice will make more of a difference in ride than your choice of coil and probably mask some of the bad ride characteristics of those coils.

I was just giving my opinion to the OP's original question. For a cheap and easy solution that is not a "band aid" in my opinion, run spacers. There is a reason the market for leveling spacers has become bigger than lift kits nowadays.

 

[got-h2o]

You suspect wrong, yet you're acting as if you're speaking from experience up till this last post. Not trying to start or continue an argument, but you're giving advise on something that you have no experience with. I understand your point, I really do, but I was as surprised as you would be if you actually had real world experience with them like I recently did. Maybe it's just me, maybe I overdue stuff.....but it's my opinion that replacing the springs is maybe not the cost effective way, but the right way to do it.

 

[plowguy43]

Goth20- I've driven trucks with aftermarket coils, not the ones listed which is what I'm basing my opinion on and posts on. Regardless, any coil is going to change the ride froom factory like you say and the difference will all be opinion so this is pretty mute at this point.

 

[plowguy43]

And saying replacing coils is the right way to do it is like telling a chevy guy that Timbrens and cranking the Tbars are a band aid.

 

[JohnnyU]

And saying replacing coils is the right way to do it is like telling a chevy guy that Timbrens and cranking the Tbars are a band aid.

I would equate cranking torsion bars and adding Timbrens to adding a spacer to stock springs.

I have different springs AND Timbrens, what does that make me, an uber-bandaid?

 

[got-h2o]

The proper fix for GM's is bigger bars, or even keys and UCA's........not timbrens and cranking. I am a Chevy guy, that is a band aid, Lol.

 

[plowguy43]

Johnny/ h20- what shocks are you guys running with your coils?-Bilsteins?

 

[plowguy43]

I would equate cranking torsion bars and adding Timbrens to adding a spacer to stock springs.

I have different springs AND Timbrens, what does that make me, an uber-bandaid?

No that's an ACE Bandage lol