Deavers +2 or+3
#1
Deavers +2 or+3
Anyone that runs or has run them have any suggestions on a +2 or +3? I know the +2 will eliminate the block and keep stock height and that the +3 will add an inch to the ride height. I read a review somewhere that if you run a +3 and don't have any weight in the bed they are pretty stiff.
I dont tow or even haul more than a couple hundred pounds once in a while so, I'm leaning more towards the 2. Than I start to think about the "better to have and not need" scenario. Thoughts?
I dont tow or even haul more than a couple hundred pounds once in a while so, I'm leaning more towards the 2. Than I start to think about the "better to have and not need" scenario. Thoughts?
#2
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When you go off-road, do you have anything in the bed?
The reason being, is a spare, recovery gear, tools, and other stuff do add weight. If you plan on keeping the bed empty, the +2 would probably be better for you. If you have stuff in the bed, then the +3 will give you a nice ride, but no sagging in the rear. As far as towing, you could go either way. I do not recommend towing more than the max weight, but you could go with the +2 for the ride height and buy a rpg stage 2 bumpstop kit with 4" bumpstops. They will act as a overload spring and eliminate some sag. Then when you wan to go off-road, put 2" bumps in.
The reason being, is a spare, recovery gear, tools, and other stuff do add weight. If you plan on keeping the bed empty, the +2 would probably be better for you. If you have stuff in the bed, then the +3 will give you a nice ride, but no sagging in the rear. As far as towing, you could go either way. I do not recommend towing more than the max weight, but you could go with the +2 for the ride height and buy a rpg stage 2 bumpstop kit with 4" bumpstops. They will act as a overload spring and eliminate some sag. Then when you wan to go off-road, put 2" bumps in.
#3
When you go off-road, do you have anything in the bed?
The reason being, is a spare, recovery gear, tools, and other stuff do add weight. If you plan on keeping the bed empty, the +2 would probably be better for you. If you have stuff in the bed, then the +3 will give you a nice ride, but no sagging in the rear. As far as towing, you could go either way. I do not recommend towing more than the max weight, but you could go with the +2 for the ride height and buy a rpg stage 2 bumpstop kit with 4" bumpstops. They will act as a overload spring and eliminate some sag. Then when you wan to go off-road, put 2" bumps in.
The reason being, is a spare, recovery gear, tools, and other stuff do add weight. If you plan on keeping the bed empty, the +2 would probably be better for you. If you have stuff in the bed, then the +3 will give you a nice ride, but no sagging in the rear. As far as towing, you could go either way. I do not recommend towing more than the max weight, but you could go with the +2 for the ride height and buy a rpg stage 2 bumpstop kit with 4" bumpstops. They will act as a overload spring and eliminate some sag. Then when you wan to go off-road, put 2" bumps in.
#4
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Again, always tow and haul based on your trucks specs. I can't really say a bumpstop will increase your capacity, I can only say it will help stop the sagging.
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Other than that.. now with bypasses in the back, they make a lot of clickity noises.
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#8
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I would go +3 because you can always put in a drop shackle.
#9
I have the +2. I called Deaver prior to ordering my springs and they said the +2 would put me slightly over stock. Currently my rear sits at ~25" from the center of the wheel to the fender lip.
I asked about a lowering shackle and they advised against it stating it would ruin the pinion angle designed into the spring pack. They ride like a dream compared to the stockers.
I would advise they you make your selection based on ride height you want to get out of them. Loading your truck to lower your ride height/increase compliance is backwards logic. Also as snoop mentioned you can always throw a bump stop kit in there if you wanted to tow/haul a lot of weight. I'm probably going to go with the SVC adjustable one down the road.
I asked about a lowering shackle and they advised against it stating it would ruin the pinion angle designed into the spring pack. They ride like a dream compared to the stockers.
I would advise they you make your selection based on ride height you want to get out of them. Loading your truck to lower your ride height/increase compliance is backwards logic. Also as snoop mentioned you can always throw a bump stop kit in there if you wanted to tow/haul a lot of weight. I'm probably going to go with the SVC adjustable one down the road.
#10
Senior Member
Drop shackle gives you more droop.