carli 2.5"spring question

dsmracing1 · Dec 11, 2016

WHY NOT said:
I have the same setup, except with Icon 2.5" springs to get my 3.5" of lift and truck sitting dead level side to side. Although mine was only about 3/8" off.

Appreciate the advice Matt! Sounds like its working good for ya too...

WHY NOT · Dec 11, 2016

Yup works great, make sure you get some decent shocks like fox 2.0's will help keep it under control.

04cr450 · Dec 11, 2016

Ice Cream Sammich said:
Yes. I still added the two spacers. The 2.5" Icon coils do not correct the lean by themselves.

Also, I reread what I typed. My front is not higher than the rear. The rear is taller by 1/2"-1". I cant figure out how to edit my other post.

ok , bummer, i was hoping i could get away from using the pmf spacers(i have 3 of them on my drivers side to equal the passenger side).SMH, disappointed

04cr450 · Dec 11, 2016

the ouo is a waste for me since i have the pmf spacers on hand. Only need 1/2", with these new springs and fox shocks i hope i see an improvement lol

JRLott · Dec 11, 2016

dsmracing1 said:
I'm thinking the carli springs would ride nicer than stock however?

Oh hell yes! I used a spacer in my 05 5.4 with Bilstien shocks, and thought it was great. This time I used Carli springs and Bilstien shocks and it kicks the old trucks a$$ in the ride department. I can only imagine how good it would be with Fox or, better yet, Carli valved a Fox shocks.

dsmracing1 · Dec 11, 2016

JRLott said:
Oh hell yes! I used a spacer in my 05 5.4 with Vilstien shocks, and thought it was great. This time I used Carli springs and Bilstien shocks and it kicks the old trucks a$$ in the ride department. I can only imagine how good it would be with Fox or, better yet, Carli valved a Fox shocks.

No doubt hey. Looking Forward to trying this out in the spring time! It's mostly an OCD thing with the leaning drivers side for me haha. If I can improve the ride quality at the same time it's a win win!

nowayout · Dec 11, 2016

Is the OUO Levelerset adjustable when it is installed on the truck? Or must you disassemble to adjust it?

WHY NOT · Dec 11, 2016

nowayout said:
Is the OUO Levelerset adjustable when it is installed on the truck? Or must you disassemble to adjust it?

You need to take the pressure off the axle and springs but you can adjust it on the truck. Just not with the full weight of it on it.

Kxc · Dec 11, 2016

Are the Carli coil springs and the Deaver leafs the softest ride ? I never pull or haul anything other than a small 2000 lb boat. Just looking for the softest ride I guess.

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JRLott · Dec 12, 2016

dsmracing1 said:
No doubt hey. Looking Forward to trying this out in the spring time! It's mostly an OCD thing with the leaning drivers side for me haha. If I can improve the ride quality at the same time it's a win win!

Gotcha. I must have misunderstood your comment. Leaning is driving me crazy, but it's just not in the cards to fix right now.

JRLott · Dec 12, 2016

Kxc said:
Are the Carli coil springs and the Deaver leafs the softest ride ? I never pull or haul anything other than a small 2000 lb boat. Just looking for the softest ride I guess.

From what I've read, yes. You'll get Carli/Icon depending on who you ask, but I've never seen a answer other than Deaver for the rear. I went with Carli, but don't think you can go wrong with either brand.

Ice Cream Sammich · Dec 13, 2016

I have Icon full leafs in my rear, no blocks. It rides absolutely better than stock. Running stock Ranchos right now too. Haven't hooked up the first trailer, but I'll report back.

JRLott · Dec 13, 2016

Icon springs or Deaver? Thought I remembered reading they were Deaver, but that could quite possibly be a total fabrication of my mind.

Snayke · Dec 14, 2016

Ice Cream Sammich said:
I have Icon full leafs in my rear, no blocks. It rides absolutely better than stock. Running stock Ranchos right now too. Haven't hooked up the first trailer, but I'll report back.

Hows about that side pic? haha

So you're running the 5" Icon leaf pack in the back, no blocks. Also a 2.5" level up front correct?

04cr450 · Dec 14, 2016

Ok well this thread got long and drawn out lol ordered my springs and fox shocks will report back with pics... it'll look the same as it does now just hopefully ride much better