The blocks are still there but the ubolts aren't threaded all the way, they aren't long enough. I was thinking to remove them and add the rear extra leaf to raise it back up.
Do you have the 1" lowering shackle installed?
It's because the curvature of the leafs is much more than stock and that's where the lift comes from.
You’re not kidding - these have fewer leafs and far more curvature than other HD options. I configured mine in ‘option 3’ but still have the oem shackle. The leafpack contacts the exhaust at full droop, which a shorter shackle would mitigate.
5, makes it simple and honestly drives good in the city environment where the roads aren't great. Still firm enough though. Rear sway bar helps.
In one of the rare times I [partially] disagree with you... Our front bumpers are light (I don't think they're 120 pounds) the last time I replaced a front bumper it was closer to 200. Add another 20 pounds for the winch plates and 70-110 for a winch (depending on steel vs synthetic rope). Generically you're adding another 150 pounds in front of the wheels. So for a light spring if 600 pounds that's 1/8 to 1/4 inch more compression and the ride attitude will depend on if you have significant weight in the bed. I.e your rake with be more with less weight over the rear axle. It's a similar concept to how a wfh works but in reverse.
3. I look for potholes to intentionally drive over.
Stock, at least the springs. Elka or icon, less likely but maybe a 50 pound heavier spring if it's too bouncy.
Hey that's why we're here if the bumper is that light then yes I totally agree, like I said if it's heavy but if there is that much difference between the factory and aftermarket bumpers you would definitely need to have a heavier spring rate or at least one that will compensate by being longer like the Eibach's that add 2.7" on normal truck.
Glad your liking your new setup
Yeah, I took it up the rough side of my back yard. Other than needing to replace my now damaged steps with sliders, it did really well. I may end up going with a different shock in the back (the bilsteins were a bit slow) and needing to finx my headlights, it's doing really well. Just in time for an October trip to Alaska.
The tubular upper control arms do not have a provision for the dynamic bending feature.
