MJ'sBlkBII
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- Location
- Harker Heights, TX
- Vehicle Year
- 1990
- Engine Size
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
I am going nuts trying to figure which leafs to put under the BII. I want to get rid of the sag and maybe gain 1-1.5". I am going to buy new so there is the 1st issue: BII or Explorer? How long will new BII springs be enough to bring the back end up? There is part # 42-821 with 5 leaves a 1020 lb cap. and 42-821XL with 6 leaves and 1500 lb cap. I like the idea of higher capacity but do I want the ride to stiffen as much as that might require?!
Moving to the other option then. Which Explorer spings to get instead? 43-967 with 1250lb cap. (sounds decent but has less arch than the BII springs so wouldn't it still sit lower?), 43-967XL with 1700 lb cap. (again to stiff?), 43-1183 which is a 3" wide tapper but it's leaf count seems backwards and the stack is over 2". Then 43-1159 to throw in too. According to SDT truck spring, 43-967 is for sprung over axles while 43-1159 is for sprung under axles. With a 6 1/2" arch on the sprung under, it is almost the same as the arch for the BII springs, would there be any difference in lift between the 2? How does arch effect ride height?
If someone could shed some light on this I would appreciate it. Feel free to use small words and speak slowly. LOL I have done some searching and I know I won't get a great deal of lift just from springs but I am trying to get better than what I already have and go from there.
Thanks y'all
Moving to the other option then. Which Explorer spings to get instead? 43-967 with 1250lb cap. (sounds decent but has less arch than the BII springs so wouldn't it still sit lower?), 43-967XL with 1700 lb cap. (again to stiff?), 43-1183 which is a 3" wide tapper but it's leaf count seems backwards and the stack is over 2". Then 43-1159 to throw in too. According to SDT truck spring, 43-967 is for sprung over axles while 43-1159 is for sprung under axles. With a 6 1/2" arch on the sprung under, it is almost the same as the arch for the BII springs, would there be any difference in lift between the 2? How does arch effect ride height?
If someone could shed some light on this I would appreciate it. Feel free to use small words and speak slowly. LOL I have done some searching and I know I won't get a great deal of lift just from springs but I am trying to get better than what I already have and go from there.
Thanks y'all