4" springs ... currie/jeepspeed?

[MMIXJ]

looking for some 4" springpacks. searched here for currie and only a couple of hits came up
of people suggesting them, but no real reviews or opinions offered from anyone using 'em...

who else makes a 4" spring pack? can't find a website for deaver and the national website is
under construction.

thanks.

terry

[corbinafly]

looking for some 4" springpacks. searched here for currie and only a couple of hits came up
of people suggesting them, but no real reviews or opinions offered from anyone using 'em...

who else makes a 4" spring pack? can't find a website for deaver and the national website is
under construction.

thanks.

terry
http://www.deaverspring.com/

[Fergie]

http://www.deaverspring.com/
$$$

[Weasel]

I haven't really found anything on the currie springs either but they look sweet. I might try them out. Either that or have my own set custom built(my own specs).

[MMIXJ]

$638.89 :scared:

wow... these must be magic springs.

;)

[Kittrell]

A little birdie told me that the Currie Springs are made by National. I'll be running 4" BOR Alcan's on mine. Search for my thread on them, alot of good info.

[MMIXJ]

A little birdie told me that the Currie Springs are made by National. I'll be running 4" BOR Alcan's on mine. Search for my thread on them, alot of good info.


i'll look for your thread... though the last thread i searched had you buying a pair of 5" nationals? :dunno:

changed your mind, eh?

[xjj33p3r]

Just got 4" BOR leafs on mine, they are awesome. They flex really well, and ride great

[MMIXJ]

well i found out that the currie springs are actually made by deaver...

funny thing though is that deaver claims they're 3" but currie sells them as 4". :dunno:

still nobody here running 'em huh?

the BOR springs sound good but i'm not sure i can wait that long for them to be made
(jeep is apart in my parents' garage-- my dad's gonna regret getting air tools). :D

if anybody has experience w/ these currie/deaver springs, let me know! (esp. actual lift height)

thanks.

terry

[Kittrell]

i'll look for your thread... though the last thread i searched had you buying a pair of 5" nationals? :dunno:

changed your mind, eh?

Yeah, the Deaver coils I received were less than satisfactory, so I sent them back. Went with a set of the tried and true, Rubicons. In which case I had to change my leaf spring choice around as I went with a different sized coil................. :wave:

[QckSlvr]

go to http://www.jeepspeed.com/ they have a forum too with more race related info but good xj stuff none the less.

[ChuckstrPT]

well i found out that the currie springs are actually made by deaver...

funny thing though is that deaver claims they're 3" but currie sells them as 4". :dunno:

still nobody here running 'em huh?

the BOR springs sound good but i'm not sure i can wait that long for them to be made
(jeep is apart in my parents' garage-- my dad's gonna regret getting air tools). :D

if anybody has experience w/ these currie/deaver springs, let me know! (esp. actual lift height)

I had a conversation with , I think Scott, at Deaver. He confirmed that the Currie springs are infact Deaver springs. When asked about any Deaver off the shelf springs, he refered me directly to the Currie springs. I liked what I heard, and have seen in pics, 9 leaves, with that 1/2 leaf up front to help with axle wrap. Although I have not ever seen them on a truck! That is making me hesitate, but I think I'm going with the Currie springs, when I get the cash! Next month? Scott indicated I could expect about 3 inches with all the weight I've got in my rear end. I exchanged emails with the BOR dude, can't remember his name. They don't sound bad at all, and I've read good things about their longevity, which is a priority to me. But, he indicated that I'd likely get more than 4 inches with the weight I've got in my rear end. I'm really trying to keep lift to a minimum for now, and looking for 3 inches.
I'm not one to jump on something unproven, but I think I may be on this issue!
HTH

[BrettM]

well i found out that the currie springs are actually made by deaver...

funny thing though is that deaver claims they're 3" but currie sells them as 4". :dunno:

still nobody here running 'em huh?

the BOR springs sound good but i'm not sure i can wait that long for them to be made
(jeep is apart in my parents' garage-- my dad's gonna regret getting air tools). :D

if anybody has experience w/ these currie/deaver springs, let me know! (esp. actual lift height)

thanks.

terry
probably because they're for JeepSpeed and those guys are lighter than you average trail/rock-crawling XJ

[ChuckstrPT]

probably because they're for JeepSpeed and those guys are lighter than you average trail/rock-crawling XJ
Even though they may be lighter, and I don't know what their race weights are, I would still think they would take quite a beating blasting through the desert? Wouldn't you think the race environment would subject them to a good bit of abuse? Maybe it's completely different abuse than trail work. I'm looking for a spring that will live on the street with a heavy foot (read axle wrap) as well as survive many cycles on the trail. I dunno. I wish I could find someone who's driven these Currie springs on the street/trail! :rattle:

[BrettM]

Even though they may be lighter, and I don't know what their race weights are, I would still think they would take quite a beating blasting through the desert? Wouldn't you think the race environment would subject them to a good bit of abuse? Maybe it's completely different abuse than trail work. I'm looking for a spring that will live on the street with a heavy foot (read axle wrap) as well as survive many cycles on the trail. I dunno. I wish I could find someone who's driven these Currie springs on the street/trail! :rattle:
I would expect they would do very well for that. If they height isn't what you want, add a taller shackle and/or a small block.

[MMIXJ]

keep in mind that the currie springs are the "sportsman" springs...

they don't offer the "jeepspeed" springs they used to, which were dialed in primarily
for desert racing. i think these sportsman packs are a bit more generic.

d*mn... i'm in a conundrum. the currie springs are in stock and i need a set now,
but if they're really only 3" then that ain't so good for me, but the BOR springs
take 4+ weeks.

decisions decisions.

;)

[Kittrell]

keep in mind that the currie springs are the "sportsman" springs...

they don't offer the "jeepspeed" springs they used to, which were dialed in primarily
for desert racing. i think these sportsman packs are a bit more generic.

d*mn... i'm in a conundrum. the currie springs are in stock and i need a set now,
but if they're really only 3" then that ain't so good for me, but the BOR springs
take 4+ weeks.

decisions decisions.

;)

Just a FYI, from personal experience. An "off the shelf" Deaver Spring is no better than a Rubicon. To get the full benefit of their springs you need to have them custom made, which is what they recommend. Their off the shelf products are just like every other mass produced part, nothin' to special.......... :lecture:

Terry, I would just bite the bullet and grab a set of BORs.......... :us:

[Paul S]

Just a FYI, from personal experience. An "off the shelf" Deaver Spring is no better than a Rubicon. To get the full benefit of their springs you need to have them custom made, which is what they recommend. Their off the shelf products are just like every other mass produced part, nothin' to special.......... :lecture:

Terry, I would just bite the bullet and grab a set of BORs.......... :us:

I disagree. I had Deaver custom make a couple sets of springs last year, during which time I made quite a few trips down to their shop & spent a good deal of time talking to them. Their off the shelf springs are as good as you're going to get anywhere, custom or not. Their Jeepspeed springs use 9 thin leaves (IIRC), a military wrap main + an English eye.
If you want a spring that will control axle wrap & felx well, go Deaver.
If you want a spring that will control axle wrap, not flex, but allow you to carry your Hi-Lift & kitchen sink on the trail, go BOR.

Paul

[ChuckstrPT]

I disagree. I had Deaver custom make a couple sets of springs last year, during which time I made quite a few trips down to their shop & spent a good deal of time talking to them. Their off the shelf springs are as good as you're going to get anywhere, custom or not. Their Jeepspeed springs use 9 thin leaves (IIRC), a military wrap main + an English eye.
If you want a spring that will control axle wrap & felx well, go Deaver.

This was my impression after talking to them on the phone. Before he knew I was in Alabama...he was talking about brining the truck in to adjust if needed. Unfortunately, I'm too far for that. But they did sound very helpful, and willing to work with you. That description is exactly what he gave me for the Currie springs, and the reason I'm still considering them.

[Kittrell]

I disagree. I had Deaver custom make a couple sets of springs last year, during which time I made quite a few trips down to their shop & spent a good deal of time talking to them. Their off the shelf springs are as good as you're going to get anywhere, custom or not. Their Jeepspeed springs use 9 thin leaves (IIRC), a military wrap main + an English eye.
If you want a spring that will control axle wrap & felx well, go Deaver.
If you want a spring that will control axle wrap, not flex, but allow you to carry your Hi-Lift & kitchen sink on the trail, go BOR.

Paul

I'm gonna have to disagree with that. From what I have researched on BORs, the whole not flexing thing is a load of B.S. Which is one reason I started the thread I did. Once you get them broken in, there awesome. Didn't have on person post in the thread who owned them saying that they sucked and did not flex. All the owners were more than happy. And in a month or two you can add me to that list...............:cheers:

As far as the Deavers go. Ordered a set of their off the shelf 5.5" Coils. When the springs got here they had been SPRAY PAINTED black. Looked like a 5 year old did it, big paint runs all over. On top of that they made it in the box before they were dry. So I had a crap load of cardboard fused to every rung all the way down. I could have received as nicer part from Rusty. If their off the shelf packs are anything like their coils, I'd haul ass in the other direction. For $250, I expect ALOT more........:lecture:

[Paul S]

You're very misguided in regards to leafsprings.
No comment on coils.

Paul


I'm gonna have to disagree with that. From what I have researched on BORs, the whole not flexing thing is a load of B.S. Which is one reason I started the thread I did. Once you get them broken in, there awesome. Didn't have on person post in the thread who owned them saying that they sucked and did not flex. All the owners were more than happy. And in a month or two you can add me to that list...............:cheers:

As far as the Deavers go. Ordered a set of their off the shelf 5.5" Coils. When the springs got here they had been SPRAY PAINTED black. Looked like a 5 year old did it, big paint runs all over. On top of that they made it in the box before they were dry. So I had a crap load of cardboard fused to every rung all the way down. I could have received as nicer part from Rusty. If their off the shelf packs are anything like their coils, I'd haul ass in the other direction. For $250, I expect ALOT more........:lecture:

[Kittrell]

You're very misguided in regards to leafsprings.
No comment on coils.

Paul

Enlighten me..............:laugh3:

DJ

[jrsxj98]

You're very misguided in regards to leafsprings.
No comment on coils.

Paul

Why dont you enlighten all of us. Next I suppose your gonna say my Rusty's springs dont flex, just cause you dont run them. Is this first hand experience? Have you ran the BOR? or is you info based on heresay? You know I really get tired of the dont run this cause "I heard that...."

[Paul S]

Why dont you enlighten all of us. Next I suppose your gonna say my Rusty's springs dont flex, just cause you dont run them. Is this first hand experience? Have you ran the BOR? or is you info based on heresay? You know I really get tired of the dont run this cause "I heard that...."

Wow, biased much?

Everything I stated is from first hand experience, no hearsay here.
I didn't say anything about Deaver's coils, as I have no first hand experience with them.
I didn't say anything about Rusty's springs, as I have no first hand experience with them, not to mention that Rusty's has nothing to do with this thread so I have no idea why you bring them into it.
I didn't tell anybody what not to run.
I noticed you had no harsh words for 91 Jeep Project, even though he bashed Deaver leafsprings & unless he's keeping it to himself, he's got no experience with them whatsoever.
So, do you have any usefull tech to add to this thread, or are you just going to jump on me for expressing my first hand experience with the springs in question?

Paul

[David Taylor]

If you want a spring that will control axle wrap, not flex, but allow you to carry your Hi-Lift & kitchen sink on the trail, go BOR.

Paul

Now thats funny

[Mike L]

Now thats funny

Yeah and it is the truth.

-Mike

[JeepSpeedRacer]

The Deaver-made, Currie-sold springs are very nice. Mine held up very well, sold them with the racecar. The extra wraps on the ends are a very nice touch. Also, there are plastic pads between each leaf to reduce squeaking. With a "boomerang" shakle, you will get 11" of travel from them.

I didn't use them in a "flexy, rock crawling" sort of way, but they really took the beating during races. A tunable shock is required if you intend to do a lot of fast driving. When I found the little pads between the leafs starting to deteriorate, Scott at Deaver just sent me a box of new ones.

As a comparison, Rubicon leafs are $150 each $300 pair.
Deaver/Currie springs are $400 pair.
I have not used the Rubicons, but originally, I paid $600 for those Deavers. They're worth it (depending on how you'll use them).

[Kittrell]

I noticed you had no harsh words for 91 Jeep Project, even though he bashed Deaver leafsprings & unless he's keeping it to himself, he's got no experience with them whatsoever.

I in NO way bashed Deaver Leaf Springs or eluded to ever running them myself. I simply stated that if their off the shelf leaf springs were as shitty as their off the shelf coil springs, then my money would be better spent else where..............:lecture:

Justin had no "harsh" words for me because he knows i'm not talking out of my ass. But a statement like "your very misguided in regards to leafsprings" and nothing more, doesn't help your postion at all...............:cheers:

[CRASH]

I in NO way bashed Deaver Leaf Springs or eluded to ever running them myself. I simply stated that if their off the shelf leaf springs were as shitty as their off the shelf coil springs, then my money would be better spent else where..............:lecture:

Justin had no "harsh" words for me because he knows i'm not talking out of my ass. But a statement like "your very misguided in regards to leafsprings" and nothing more, doesn't help your postion at all...............:cheers:

Paul has no experience with springs or, for that matter with suspension matters at all.

I wouldn't listen to him.

Plus, he doesn't eat meat, which just confirms his shifty nature.

CRASH

[Weasel]

I'm not really sure why deaver said the spring were 3" only? Currie says 4" and while the Jeepspeed may be a bit lighter they should be that much lighter then a semi stock XJ. All the rear end pics I have show they full up with spare tires and parts, thats got to add a bit of weight. My Tomkne 4" are shot and need to be replaced.

[Paul S]

I in NO way bashed Deaver Leaf Springs or eluded to ever running them myself. I simply stated that if their off the shelf leaf springs were as shitty as their off the shelf coil springs, then my money would be better spent else where..............:lecture:

Justin had no "harsh" words for me because he knows i'm not talking out of my ass. But a statement like "your very misguided in regards to leafsprings" and nothing more, doesn't help your postion at all...............:cheers:


This thread is about leafsprings, & while you did mention coils at one point, it looked to me like you were quite clearly referring to leafsrpings for the most part.
You also said that from your 'research' the whole BOR not flexing thing is B.S.

I was referring to these statements when I said that you are misguided. I did not mean it as a personal insult, I simply meant that you've been fed some bad information.

As far as not helping my position at all, that's just lame. Everything I've stated is based on first hand experience, the fact that you & Justin don't like it doesn't make it wrong to state it. You certainly don't have to follow it, but others reading this thread might want more than hearsay before they buy springs.

Paul

[MMIXJ]

I'm not really sure why deaver said the spring were 3" only? Currie says 4"

yeah i don't get it either... deaver says that currie sells it as part of a 4" kit, which includes
boomerang shackles (to get the extra inch), but the currie site has the pack listed itself as
4" springs. :dunno:

but i figure if deaver makes them and says they're 3", then i suspect they're 3" (and i called
twice and talked to 2 different people just to make sure).
;)

[RobertF]

On the 3" or 4" problem.
I have a set of the Currie Sportsman leafs. They are not on the XJ yet as I am working on changing gears.
What I can tell you is that where my 100k+ 94 leafs are 49.25" eye to eye, unladen (practicaly flat, can't get any longer) and my RE 4.5 leafs are 48" eye to eye, unladen. The Currie Sportsman leafs are 50.25" eye to eye, unladen, and without the boomerang shackle, will bind the stock shackle at this unladen length, and heaven help you if you were to try and compress some of the arch out of them, making them longer still! So this 3" leaf (if thats what Deaver is claiming) pretty much has to be run with the boomerang shackle that gives it another inch, therefore, 4" leaf kit, with shackles.
I'll be able to tell you more when they are mounted and broken in, just observations at this time.

[Kittrell]

I would have loved your input here...................:cheers:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=59078

I did mention the coils as a reference to the experience I had with Deaver. I simply stated that IF the leaf springs were of the same quality that I would look elsewhere. I never said not to buy them, Terry is more than welcome to make up his own mind based on what he has researched and heard here. But I do not think the BORs should be ruled out............ :lecture:

[MMIXJ]

thanks for the input... i'll be anxious to see what you think of them once installed (finally
somebody who actually owns a pair).

that's all well & good, except i'm looking to get closer to 6", so i need a 4" or 4.5" pack to
go w/ my extended shackles. ;)

and, FWIW, i just saw on a jeepspeed forum that supposedly RE has (as of last week) just
gone to a longer spring now: 53.5" for the 4.5" packs. :dunno:




On the 3" or 4" problem.
I have a set of the Currie Sportsman leafs. They are not on the XJ yet as I am working on changing gears.
What I can tell you is that where my 100k+ 94 leafs are 49.25" eye to eye, unladen (practicaly flat, can't get any longer) and my RE 4.5 leafs are 48" eye to eye, unladen. The Currie Sportsman leafs are 50.25" eye to eye, unladen, and without the boomerang shackle, will bind the stock shackle at this unladen length, and heaven help you if you were to try and compress some of the arch out of them, making them longer still! So this 3" leaf (if thats what Deaver is claiming) pretty much has to be run with the boomerang shackle that gives it another inch, therefore, 4" leaf kit, with shackles.
I'll be able to tell you more when they are mounted and broken in, just observations at this time.

[Weasel]

well that fully sucks, guess I'll go with tomkens unless I can afford to have som customs ones made. I need 5" total so the 4" leaves are waht I need.

[JnJ]

What's the price on the 4" Tomkens? Can't find them on their site.

[Stretch]

Rusty's makes a 4"-4.5" leaf pack with 10 leafs specifically for competition. 175lb. spring rate. Military double wrap eyes, 4" lift, proven JeepSpeed winner. Price is $400/pair and are in stock.

Using .75" shackles they work great with the ROR405 coils. Call for details and shipping options.

-Stretch

RustysOffroad.com

[Weasel]

Don't really like rusty's stuff and don't know about the 175 spring rate, seems high. The tomkens are 165 a side, IIRC. It's on their crappy site somwhere....

[Weasel]

edit: 251 for a pair(5 leaves per pack). Not the greatest but they work well on mine.

[ChuckstrPT]

On the 3" or 4" problem.
I have a set of the Currie Sportsman leafs. They are not on the XJ yet as I am working on changing gears.
What I can tell you is that where my 100k+ 94 leafs are 49.25" eye to eye, unladen (practicaly flat, can't get any longer) and my RE 4.5 leafs are 48" eye to eye, unladen. The Currie Sportsman leafs are 50.25" eye to eye, unladen, and without the boomerang shackle, will bind the stock shackle at this unladen length, and heaven help you if you were to try and compress some of the arch out of them, making them longer still! So this 3" leaf (if thats what Deaver is claiming) pretty much has to be run with the boomerang shackle that gives it another inch, therefore, 4" leaf kit, with shackles.
I'll be able to tell you more when they are mounted and broken in, just observations at this time.
BINGO! Dude, you are Right on the Money! I finally took the plunge, and ordered up some Currie/Deaver springs. They came this week, and went on last night! The shackle is sitting against the "frame" so to speak. They are pushed way back. So...no compression in my rearsuspension until I get me some Boomerang shackle! Measured before and after, I got nearly exactly 3 inches as it sits. And, get this....no vibrations up to 65 so far! Go figure. I'm gonna but on those shackles, and it'll likely shake me apart! I'm very impressed with the leaf packs though. I think they may actually hold up for quite a few miles! :wave:

[RWKHausSupply]

BACK FROM THE DEAD.....

Ok well have to post just so that its known. As currie isnt aware as of right now, and or willing to either change the product or the discription...

The listed rear leafs on the currie site are infact by Deaver. They are IN FACT a 3" lift over stock alone, with no added shackles. With a 1" shackle they would be (yep you guessed it) 4" lift over stock.

They are a GREAT!!!!! 3" lift leaf though! Very flexable and ride outragous! 10" of true travel, maybe 11" under the best odds.

But dont expect more then 3" from them!

Would I ever buy them, HELL yes if I only wanted 3"! Scott at deaver is a Great guy representing a great company!

Would I every buy them for 4" of spring hieght added, been there done that.. Nope...

Just posting, again, to make sure this info is out there...

[Uglygreenxj]

This is with the Currie/Deaver sportsman leaf packs and the fuel cell is bone dry still. It's not done so I haven't run them yet but the photo can help give people an idea of how much lift they give. I also have the JKS boomerang lift shackles installed so it should be 4" of lift? I am worried that when I get done and fill the tank and they get broken in they'll sag more than I want,. It sits perfect right now.

http://thumb16.webshots.net/t/28/29/3/55/64/2829355640049057516QFkzTN_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2829355640049057516QFkzTN)

[ChuckstrPT]

I've also been very pleased with the Deaver springs. They are holding up well. I've also only got 3 inches out of them, even with the JKS shackle, due mostly to all the weight I've got on my rear end- bumper/tire/gas tank skid. Here are some pics of the current droop situation. The compression is limited by my bump stops to protect shocks/tires!
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06010.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06006.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06014.jpg
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06007.jpg
That is with 265/75/16's (32's), long RS9000's, and DPG's bumpstops.

[Snarky]

Thanks for the updates, I remember reading this back in 2005. Nice to know those springs are working out for you. I think i might copy your lift setup ChuckstrPT :D

[ChuckstrPT]

Thanks for the updates, I remember reading this back in 2005. Nice to know those springs are working out for you. I think i might copy your lift setup ChuckstrPT :D
You're welcome to it! It's been a long time in the making, and I'm just now getting into so serious "medium" level trails to test. If you've got questions, ask away, I'll give you my opinion/experience. It's working well right now, as it sits. I can't get a bigger tire under the rear without further cutting, and installing the TJ flares I've got in my garage, and I'd like to move up to 285/75/16s (33x11.00) with the next set (hopefully regearing and locking before that time comes!). I think I will eventually move up to a 4-4.5 inch lift, specially if/when I add a winch up front. I think if you only want 31's, this set up would work well. But I'd get different shocks. I measured, and purchased longer than needed shocks to maximize droop, and figuring that I'd already need bumpstops to protect the tires I was planning on. So, I'm short some compression. This doesn't appear to have hurt the on road ride any.
Have Fun!

PS. that little obstacle did end on the end of a strap....
http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q93/ChuckstrPT/FallforAll06017.jpg

[scoobyxj]

Glitch

[scoobyxj]

So, chuck did you get the (advertised) 3" from Currie, or did you go straight to Deaver for there true 3"? I am currently sitting at 3", but would like to go 4-4.5" in time. Do you feal comfortable recomending the Deaver springs for what I'm going for, or do you thing they might be to short? I am planning on havig a bumper/ tire carrer set up like yours in the end.

Anyone else, I am open to recomendations on this. I'm current runnin Explorer ProComp coils that are advertised to have 3" of lift, and a spring rate of 230lbs/in. I plan on keeping the coils (I like the way they ride), and using a spacer to get closer to 4.5" My current leafs are shot (main leaf is Sed), and would like to replace them with somthing that will keep me at 3" now, but cheeply be able to upgraid to 4.5" in time. I have thought of doing a bastard pack set up now, and then go to new spring when I go higher.

[corbinafly]

So, chuck did you get the (advertised) 3" from Currie, or did you go straight to Deaver for there true 3"? I am currently sitting at 3", but would like to go 4-4.5" in time. Do you feal comfortable recomending the Deaver springs for what I'm going for, or do you thing they might be to short? I am planning on havig a bumper/ tire carrer set up like yours in the end.

Anyone else, I am open to recomendations on this. I'm current runnin Explorer ProComp coils that are advertised to have 3" of lift, and a spring rate of 230lbs/in. I plan on keeping the coils (I like the way they ride), and using a spacer to get closer to 4.5" My current leafs are shot (main leaf is Sed), and would like to replace them with somthing that will keep me at 3" now, but cheeply be able to upgraid to 4.5" in time. I have thought of doing a bastard pack set up now, and then go to new spring when I go higher.
I've been running Deaver "G9" springs since earlier this year and love them. I got it set up with tnt 5" shackles and 1" blocks and ride at about 5.5". With my bilsteins which are valved at 255/70, they're perfect for me.
You have to run longer shackles with those springs. They're too long to use stock shackles. So with longer shackles and the G9 springs you'll be at around 4-4.5" depending on how much stuff you carry.

Kyung

[Kittrell]

I agree, they sound very nice-- but I found out (from Deaver) that despite being advertised as 4" on the Currie website, that they are only a 3" spring... too short for me. I was told custom springs start at $800 --and though I'm sure they're "worth it"-- that's too much coin for me at this time. ;)

Agreed. If money was no object, I'd have a set of custom Deavers made up for my rig tomorrow. But until that day, my BORs will suffice................:thumbup:

[ChuckstrPT]

So, chuck did you get the (advertised) 3" from Currie, or did you go straight to Deaver for there true 3"? I am currently sitting at 3", but would like to go 4-4.5" in time. Do you feal comfortable recomending the Deaver springs for what I'm going for, or do you thing they might be to short? I am planning on havig a bumper/ tire carrer set up like yours in the end.

I believe I bought them right off the Currie web site http://www.currieenterprises.com/cestore/product.aspx?id=1271 and got 3 inches including my JKS boomerang shackles....But remember, I've got a heavy rear end...I have no doubt removing my rear bumper/tire carrier/gas tank skid would yeild atleast another inch. But I'm not, so I got 3 inhces. They do seem to be holding up well, to both heavy foot street driving (I'm usually in a hurry) and some trail twisting. I'd recommend them. But not if you need 4 inches, with my heavy rear end. As was mentioned elsewhere in this thread, I think I'm going to BOR 4 inch packs when I need more lift. These Deaver/Currie springs to seem to be a quality piece, and I've had some experience with leaves on other trucks. I've been impressed they've held up this well in a spring over configuration.

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Currie springs are deaver springs, Rusty's makes a set of 4" Jeepspeed leaf's. I here that there not to bad and more affordable than the other's