M1009 approx. stock height leaf springs

[Erik Jenkinson]

Does anyone have experience with replacement stock height leaf springs? I'm seeing 1400 and 1900 lb. rated front springs. The 1900 lb. version adds a leaf, and I'm guessing a little height as well. I don't wish to get into a great deal of lift related geometry changes, particularly if I can already fit 33s with little issue. I'm running BFG 32s now. Husky Spring, Dayton, and SD spring seem to have some options. Any suggestions or experiences?

 

[cucvrus]

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Check out these 2 M1009 rebuilds. I used new stock springs on both of these units. Avoid the import lift kit springs. I scrapped a few M1009 4" lift kits. Customers bought trucks with lift kits and paid me to return them to stock. I did a few stock height returns lifted trucks from local car dealers. Not everyone wants a lifted truck. And the stock M1009 is a proven off-road vehicle. I know firsthand. Take Care and enjoy the weekend.

 

[Erik Jenkinson]

Thank you. What are your feelings about the 4 leaf front springs? My front end is stock, no heavy bumper, plows etc... Do you remember what brand springs you used?

 

[cucvrus]

I used 4 ply fronts and it was a great firm rattle free ride. The springs I bought were Dayton springs.

 

[cucvrus]

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[Erik Jenkinson]

Great. Thank you. Im going the same route.