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Originally Posted by EveningCommuter
I would like to bump this thread from the dead. I would also like to know about the improvements in ride quality as I am shopping around at the moment.
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I did spring replacements 2 yrs ago to OME 880's and 906's. My old rears were sagging badly and hitting the bump stops on moderate pot holes.
My change was amazing! I ended up with a 2" lift. These are progressive springs, so as you load them they stiffen. I tow a sportboat, and it feels much more planted when towing. Before, if I went over a bump while towing, the back end would bounce and hit the bump stops... very disconcerting, not to mention, when I hitched up, the rear would drop significantly, with just the tongue load! On a gravel road and over wash board, the suspension absorbs the shock and doesn't sway and drift. With the old springs, hitting wash board, the truck would bounce and sway, the steering would become soft and imprecise with a general loss of control--- frankly quite scary!
When the kids rode in the back seats they constantly complained of a jarring ride over any bumps! No complaints after the replacement! Of course the shocks also make a huge difference. I think most people with this setup go with OME shocks or Billies. I went with Rancho 9000XL's adjustable shocks. They were a bit more expensive than Billies and in retrospect, if I did it again, I'd probably go with the Billies, as I felt only a small difference through the adjustment range.
Overall, It was an excellent decision! To this day, The truck still performs as well as the day I did the retrofit! Love it!